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 4 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#73 Nike
Structure Plus74 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 34/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Overall 74 Cushioning 82Overall74Appearance91Durability89Cushioning82Comfort76Value74Confidence34Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer finds the lockdown fussy, with the foot slipping unless it is laced just right.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Scores in the Structure line swing sharply, the Structure 25 at 93 on seventeen reviews and the Structure 26 at 62 on five.
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#74 ASICS
Superblast 374 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 30/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7mm drop
Both reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it an awesome everyday trainer.
Overall 74 Cushioning 99Overall74Cushioning99Comfort97Durability93Appearance85Value74Confidence30Pros
Both reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it an awesome everyday trainer.
Cons
It lists at $210, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and its two reviewers rate both durability and value 3.5 out of 5.
The original Superblast scores 100 on fifty reviews and the Superblast 2 98 on thirteen.
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#75 Nike
Winflo 1074 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 13/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 33mm stack
It lists at $105, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 74 Cushioning 72$50 $105 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall74Appearance85Value74Cushioning72Durability66Comfort65Confidence13Pros
It lists at $105, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 on every dimension.
Cons
Averaging 9.4 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Two newer Winflos are on sale alongside it, scoring 73 and 70.
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#76 Saucony
Omni St 2373 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent stability shoe, relatively light and durable with some bounce.
Overall 73 Cushioning 70Overall73Appearance74Value73Comfort73Cushioning70Durability70Confidence37Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent stability shoe, relatively light and durable with some bounce.
Cons
The two reviewers so far split sharply, one rating every dimension 5 and the other rating comfort, cushioning, durability and value 1 and calling it cheap but uncomfortable.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#77 ASICS
Novablast 673 Decent Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers who rate cushioning give it 5 out of 5.
Overall 73 Cushioning 94Overall73Cushioning94Comfort74Value73Durability66Appearance60Confidence37Pros
Both reviewers who rate cushioning give it 5 out of 5.
One reviewer says it feels great and pushes you forward.
The Novablast 3, 4 and 5 all score in the high nineties, on 149 reviews between them.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the three reviews so far, at 3.0 out of 5.
One reviewer, who also owns the Novablast 4 and 5, says those lose their bounce quickly.
Both reviewers who rate value give it 3 out of 5.
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#78 PUMA
Fast-R Nitro Elite 373 Decent Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 17/100
Racing · Neutral
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
Overall 73 Cushioning 77Overall73Cushioning77Appearance77Value73Comfort66Durability56Confidence17Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
One of four reviewers calls it the best racing shoe since the Vaporfly.
Cons
Durability draws 2.3 out of 5 in the four reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Comfort rates 3.3 out of 5 across the same four reviewers.
One reviewer says it does not suit slow runners or heel strikers.
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#79 Nike
Vomero 1772 Decent Value · 61 reviews · Confidence 98/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 10mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Overall 72 Cushioning 96$133 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall72Cushioning96Comfort94Durability92Appearance87Value72Confidence98Pros
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Several reviewers report the cushioning and outsole holding up past 300 miles, one at 500 with minimal sole wear.
Reviewers prefer the new foam to the earlier Vomero 16, which scores 91 on twenty-five reviews.
Cons
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
Two reviewers find the forefoot snug or the sizing odd.
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.
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#80 ASICS
GT-2000 1472 Decent Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 71/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.1 oz (men's) · 8mm drop · 36mm stack
Comfort and durability both average 4.8 out of 5 across the four reviewers so far.
Overall 72 Cushioning 71$110 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall72Durability79Value72Cushioning71Comfort69Appearance53Confidence71Buy it now
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Pros
Comfort and durability both average 4.8 out of 5 across the four reviewers so far.
One reviewer has run the GT-2000 line since the v5 and finds it has got better and quicker over time.
Cons
Cushioning averages 4.0 out of 5 across four reviewers, two of them marking it a 3, and one keeps it for shorter distances.
Two of four reviewers dislike the colourways.
The GT-2000 13 before it scores 67 on twelve reviews, against 57 for this version.
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Overall 72 Cushioning 72$132 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall72Cushioning72Value72Durability68Appearance62Comfort62Confidence52Buy it now
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Cons
The last six Guide versions all score between 55 and 60 here.
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#82 Under Armour
HOVR Velociti 272 Decent Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 52/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz
One reviewer has about 300 miles in a pair and expects 400 or more.
Overall 72 Cushioning 65Overall72Value72Durability72Appearance68Cushioning65Comfort61Confidence52Pros
One reviewer has about 300 miles in a pair and expects 400 or more.
Comfort averages 4.7 out of 5 across three reviews, and one reviewer has replaced the Nike Pegasus with it after six years.
All three reviewers rate value 5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning is the lowest of its dimensions at 4.0 out of 5 across three reviews.
One reviewer finds it runs small.
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#83 On
LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper72 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 46/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Overall 72 Cushioning 87Overall72Appearance91Cushioning87Comfort86Durability78Value72Confidence46Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Cons
It lists at $280, well above the $180 median for speed shoes, and the one reviewer so far rates cushioning, durability and appearance 4 out of 5.
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#84 Saucony
Guide 1872 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 44/100
Daily trainer · Stability
CenterPath midsole adds a wider platform with raised sidewalls.
Overall 72 Cushioning 72$77 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall72Cushioning72Value72Durability68Appearance62Comfort62Confidence44Pros
CenterPath midsole adds a wider platform with raised sidewalls.
Cons
The last six Guide versions all score between 55 and 60 here.
The Guide 19 arrives in 2026 at the same $150, leaving this the older of the two on sale.
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#85 ASICS
Dynablast 572 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 35/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 72 Cushioning 60$70 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall72Value72Durability64Appearance63Cushioning60Comfort57Confidence35Pros
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
The one reviewer so far, a midfoot striker, finds the foam short on cushioning.
No Dynablast scores above 62 here, across six versions since 2020.
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#86 Brooks
Addiction GTS 1572 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 34/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers describes it as supportive without feeling heavy.
Overall 72 Cushioning 80$136 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall72Durability80Cushioning80Comfort79Value72Appearance66Confidence34Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers describes it as supportive without feeling heavy.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 4 out of 5 or better.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds it too soft to hold an orthotic insert firmly, and wants a stiffer platform.
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#87 HOKA
Mach X 372 Decent Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 34/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
Overall 72 Cushioning 96Overall72Cushioning96Comfort94Appearance78Durability74Value72Confidence34Pros
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
One of three reviewers so far uses it for track work and finds it supportive.
The Mach X and Mach X 2 before it both score 99, on forty-seven and eleven reviews.
Cons
Durability and value draw the lowest ratings of the three reviews so far, both at 3.7 out of 5.
One of three reviewers rates the value 2 out of 5.
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#88 Saucony
Hurricane 2672 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 14/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
Overall 72 Cushioning 88Overall72Cushioning88Durability87Comfort80Value72Appearance65Confidence14Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
One reviewer uses it for race-day long runs.
Cons
One reviewer finds the toe box narrow and recommends the wide version.
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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#89 ASICS
METASPEED Sky+71 Decent Value · 13 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe a bouncy, propulsive ride from the carbon plate.
Overall 71 Cushioning 80Overall71Appearance82Cushioning80Value71Comfort67Durability61Confidence88Pros
Reviewers describe a bouncy, propulsive ride from the carbon plate.
At 7.2 oz with a 37mm heel and a 5mm drop.
Runners race well in it from 5k up to marathon.
Cons
One reviewer found it unresponsive after two marathons.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.9 out of 5.
Two reviewers call it expensive, at $250 list.
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#90 adidas
Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive71 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 47/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it fantastic and rates comfort and durability 4 out of 5.
Overall 71 Cushioning 77Overall71Durability87Appearance84Cushioning77Value71Comfort69Confidence47Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it fantastic and rates comfort and durability 4 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning and value each draw 3 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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Overall 71 Cushioning 76$149 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall71Cushioning76Durability76Comfort75Value71Appearance64Confidence30Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its durability 2 out of 5.
It lists at $179.95, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#92 Altra
Experience Flow 371 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 16/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for cushioning.
Overall 71 Cushioning 85$135 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall71Comfort87Cushioning85Value71Durability67Appearance62Confidence16Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for cushioning.
Cons
Durability and value are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
The Experience Flow 2 before it scores 74 on one review.
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#93 Mount to Coast
R171 Decent Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 14/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
A 36mm heel stack at 7.5 oz, light for the cushioning.
Overall 71 Cushioning 76Overall71Comfort92Durability83Appearance77Cushioning76Value71Confidence14Pros
A 36mm heel stack at 7.5 oz, light for the cushioning.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning and value draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.0 out of 5.
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#94 ASICS
GlideRide Max70 Decent Value · 6 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
Overall 70 Cushioning 94$80 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall70Cushioning94Comfort94Durability85Appearance80Value70Confidence37Pros
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
One of six reviewers describes the foam as soft and supple with the slightest touch of firmness.
One reviewer reports no change in the foam at almost 300 miles.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.0 out of 5, and two of six reviewers call the $170 list price high.
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#95 HOKA
Arahi 870 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 34/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Overall 70 Cushioning 95Overall70Cushioning95Comfort85Durability76Value70Appearance60Confidence34Pros
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Arahi 6 scores 91 on thirty-eight reviews, well clear of every other version in the line including this one.
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#96 Altra
Experience Flow 270 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 16/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it well cushioned and bouncy, and used it as a daily trainer for a whole summer.
Overall 70 Cushioning 84$111 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall70Comfort87Cushioning84Value70Durability66Appearance63Confidence16Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it well cushioned and bouncy, and used it as a daily trainer for a whole summer.
That reviewer rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One reviewer got about 200 miles out of a pair and says the outsole rubber started peeling well before that.
Durability is the lowest-rated dimension in the one review so far, at 2 out of 5.
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.