Best Value Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for value by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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148 shoes · page 3 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#49 Nike
Pegasus 4282 Good Value · 7 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 10mm drop · 27mm stack
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Overall 82 Cushioning 71Overall82Appearance89Durability84Value82Comfort74Cushioning71Confidence81Buy it now
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Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Four of seven reviewers rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
One reviewer sums it up as consistent quality.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension across six reviewers, at 3.5 out of 5, and two of them rate it 1 or 2.
Averaging 9.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Two of seven reviewers rate it 3 or below overall, one of them saying only that it had changed.
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#50 Mizuno
Wave Rider 2982 Good Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Overall 82 Cushioning 91Overall82Cushioning91Comfort85Durability84Value82Appearance74Confidence77Pros
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Wave Rider 28 before it scores 97 on six reviews against its 81.
Scores across the Wave Rider line have ranged from 56 to 97.
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#51 PUMA
Deviate Nitro 482 Good Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 17/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it very responsive off the forefoot for uptempo training.
Overall 82 Cushioning 74Overall82Appearance91Comfort88Value82Durability81Cushioning74Confidence17Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it very responsive off the forefoot for uptempo training.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds it runs big and would not use it for long runs.
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#52 Saucony
Triumph 2381 Good Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
Overall 81 Cushioning 96$91 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall81Durability97Comfort96Cushioning96Value81Appearance73Confidence66Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
One of two reviewers so far calls it comfortable and secure underfoot, with better response than the previous Triumph.
One of two reviewers so far gets 600 to 700 miles from a pair.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
It lists at $170, ten dollars above the Triumph 22 it follows.
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#53 Nike
Winflo 1181 Good Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 43/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 on every dimension.
Overall 81 Cushioning 79Overall81Appearance90Value81Cushioning79Durability73Comfort65Confidence43Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 on every dimension.
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
The Winflo 10, 11 and 12 all score in the low seventies, on one to two reviews each.
A newer Winflo 12 is on sale alongside it.
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#54 ASICS
GT-2000 1380 Decent Value · 12 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.6 oz (men's)
Two of twelve reviewers call it good value for what it costs, and it lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 80 Cushioning 72$70 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall80Value80Durability76Cushioning72Appearance68Comfort55Confidence85Pros
Two of twelve reviewers call it good value for what it costs, and it lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Two reviewers call it a solid trainer, and a third finds it bouncier than they expect.
One reviewer has run in it for years and rates it durable.
Cons
At 9.6 oz it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and one of twelve reviewers finds it too heavy for races and workouts.
One reviewer finds the tongue too thin to lock the laces down without it pressing on the top of the foot.
Another gets calf and underfoot tightness in it that they have not had in other shoes.
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#55 Saucony
Triumph 2480 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 52/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Overall 80 Cushioning 96Overall80Cushioning96Durability95Comfort90Value80Appearance78Confidence52Pros
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Both reviewers so far rate durability and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Scores in the Triumph line have fallen from 99 for the Triumph 21 to 86 for this version.
Value draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
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#56 Brooks
Beast GTS 2679 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 25/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Beast GTS 23 and 24 before it score 83 and 93.
Overall 79 Cushioning 90$163 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall79Cushioning90Comfort90Durability88Value79Appearance68Confidence25Buy it now
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Pros
The Beast GTS 23 and 24 before it score 83 and 93.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
Value draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#57 HOKA
Bondi 978 Decent Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 68/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
Overall 78 Cushioning 99Overall78Comfort99Cushioning99Durability95Value78Appearance69Confidence68Pros
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
The Bondi line has rated well across seven versions.
Reviewers single out the comfort and cushioning.
Cons
Reviewers rate value lower than comfort and cushioning.
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#58 Brooks
Addiction 1578 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 19/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, and 5 for comfort and value.
Overall 78 Cushioning 78Overall78Comfort84Value78Cushioning78Durability76Appearance56Confidence19Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, and 5 for comfort and value.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
That same reviewer rates cushioning, durability and appearance 3 out of 5.
Earlier Addictions score unevenly, the Addiction 13 at 81 on four reviews and the Addiction 12 at 66 on one.
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#59 Nike
Winflo 1278 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 13/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 78 Cushioning 72Overall78Appearance82Value78Cushioning72Comfort64Durability61Confidence13Pros
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far finds it stable through the ankle and useful for easy running.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its durability and its looks 3 out of 5.
That reviewer, a jumper, finds too much cushioning underfoot to feel the ground.
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#60 adidas
adizero Adios 977 Decent Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 47/100
Racing · Neutral
It lists at $140, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Overall 77 Cushioning 56Overall77Appearance81Value77Durability77Comfort65Cushioning56Confidence47Pros
It lists at $140, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Comfort and value both average 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviewers so far.
Cons
The Adios 8 before it scores 87 on sixteen reviews, against 67 for this version.
One of three reviewers rates its looks 1 out of 5.
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#61 PUMA
Magnify Nitro 377 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 11/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 77 Cushioning 95Overall77Cushioning95Durability82Comfort80Value77Appearance72Confidence11Pros
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent shoe.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far at 3.5 out of 5, and comfort 4.0.
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#62 Nike
Journey Run76 Decent Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 78/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of three reviewers so far describes cushioning like pillows, with almost no ground strike reaching the feet.
Overall 76 Cushioning 85$60 $95 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall76Appearance90Cushioning85Value76Comfort74Durability71Confidence78Buy it now
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Pros
One of three reviewers so far describes cushioning like pillows, with almost no ground strike reaching the feet.
It lists at $95, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
One of three reviewers rates durability and value 3 out of 5 and liked their previous shoe better.
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#63 Altra
FWD Via76 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 68/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
A 37mm heel stack at 8.0 oz, light for the cushioning.
Overall 76 Cushioning 80$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall76Comfort88Cushioning80Value76Appearance74Durability71Confidence68Pros
A 37mm heel stack at 8.0 oz, light for the cushioning.
One reviewer describes it as extremely plush underfoot and lighter on the foot than it looks.
One reviewer names the wide toe box for letting the toes splay.
Cons
One reviewer would not run faster than a steady state in it.
The same reviewer found the laces very long and had to retie them to stop rubbing at the ball of the foot.
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#64 Brooks
Glycerin 2376 Decent Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 63/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 76 Cushioning 98$145 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall76Comfort99Durability98Cushioning98Appearance79Value76Confidence63Buy it now
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Pros
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
One of four reviewers describes good cushioning without as much as max-cushion trainers carry.
Ten of the last twelve Glycerin versions score 90 or better.
Cons
It lists at $175, ten dollars above the Glycerin 22 it follows.
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#65 HOKA
Clifton 1176 Decent Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 61/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 76 Cushioning 99$154 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall76Cushioning99Comfort97Durability78Value76Appearance67Confidence61Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
The Clifton 9 two versions back scores 99 on 130 reviews.
Cons
One of three reviewers finds it needs replacing sooner than other shoes and rates durability and value 3 out of 5.
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#66 adidas
Hyperboost Edge76 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 59/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far praises the propulsion and cushioning and calls it incredibly responsive.
Overall 76 Cushioning 81Overall76Durability88Appearance83Cushioning81Comfort76Value76Confidence59Pros
The one reviewer so far praises the propulsion and cushioning and calls it incredibly responsive.
Cons
It lists at $200, above the $150 median for daily trainers, and the one reviewer so far rates appearance 2 out of 5.
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#67 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v376 Decent Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 58/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 4mm drop · 40mm stack
One reviewer calls it the best shoe for intervals and affordable next to other race shoes.
Overall 76 Cushioning 86$153 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall76Comfort86Cushioning86Durability77Value76Appearance75Confidence58Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it the best shoe for intervals and affordable next to other race shoes.
All three reviewers so far rate value 4 or 5 out of 5.
All three reviewers so far rate durability 4 or 5 out of 5.
Cons
Averaging 7.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 6.6 oz median for racing shoes on sale.
Two newer versions have followed it, and the SuperComp Elite v5 is on sale now.
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#68 New Balance
FuelCell Propel v576 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 32/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 4.8 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.5 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
Overall 76 Cushioning 70$60 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall76Value76Cushioning70Appearance69Comfort69Durability66Confidence32Pros
Light at 8.5 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Earlier FuelCell Propel versions rate poorly here, the v4 at 46 on twelve reviews and the original at 48 on three.
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#69 Brooks
Hyperion 375 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 26/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 75 Cushioning 77$84 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall75Comfort82Durability79Cushioning77Value75Appearance66Confidence26Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Hyperion 2 before it scores 91 on seven reviews, against 70 for this version.
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#70 Salomon
Aero Glide 475 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 12/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it light for its class, with great shock absorption and energy return.
Overall 75 Cushioning 86Overall75Appearance90Cushioning86Durability85Comfort85Value75Confidence12Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it light for its class, with great shock absorption and energy return.
The three Aero Glide versions before it score 84 to 87.
Cons
Durability and value are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
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#71 Altra
Experience Form74 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 71/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop · 32mm stack
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
Overall 74 Cushioning 76$75 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall74Comfort90Cushioning76Appearance76Value74Durability66Confidence71Pros
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
One reviewer who overpronates says the guide rail supports the foot well over 125 miles.
Cons
Cushioning, durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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#72 Brooks
Glycerin Max 274 Decent Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 38/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 across every dimension, one calling it great for bigger runners who want support with cushioning.
Overall 74 Cushioning 94$189 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall74Cushioning94Comfort92Durability92Appearance76Value74Confidence38Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 across every dimension, one calling it great for bigger runners who want support with cushioning.
Cons
It lists at $200, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
How this ranking works
Ratings come from our statistical models of runner reviews: the score is our best estimate of how a shoe is rated, and the bar behind it in an expanded row is the range we consider plausible given how many reviews it has. Shoes with few reviews rank more cautiously rather than shooting to the top on a handful of glowing write-ups. Prices are the live prices at the retailers we track, and everything ranked here is a shoe you can buy today.