Best Daily Trainers
The shoes for sale rated highest by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
All daily trainers
119 shoes · page 1 of 5
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 9.
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#1 ASICS
Novablast 598 98 Exceptional Exceptional · 18 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 41mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Comfort 91 Cushioning 92$130 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall98Value94Cushioning92Comfort91Appearance75Durability70Confidence87Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Runners describe a bouncy, responsive ride that encourages faster paces.
9 oz with a 40.5mm heel stack, light for the cushioning.
Cons
Several runners say the cushioning fades after roughly 300 miles.
A few reviewers find it runs long and size down half a size.
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#2 HOKA
Clifton 997 97 Exceptional Exceptional · 130 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 40mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 98$170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:30 AM UTCOverall97Comfort99Cushioning98Durability87Appearance87Value83Confidence100Pros
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Many find the forefoot roomier and comfier than the Clifton 8.
Reviewers call it the best-riding Clifton for daily easy miles.
Cons
Several reviewers report upper tearing and fast wear before expected mileage.
Some runners find it clunky and slow at faster paces.
Several reviewers call it expensive for how quickly it wears.
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#3 ASICS
Superblast 394 94 Excellent Excellent · 3 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 45mm stack · 8mm drop
Both reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it an awesome everyday trainer.
Comfort 93 Cushioning 98Overall94Cushioning98Comfort93Durability88Appearance83Value75Confidence66Pros
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 for 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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#4 Saucony
Triumph 2293 93 Excellent Excellent · 21 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 40mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Comfort 93 Cushioning 94$105 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning94Comfort93Durability90Value82Appearance80Confidence90Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Runners find the 40mm stack comfortable without feeling clunky at 10.1oz.
Cons
Reviewers rate it less favourably on value than most trainers.
Two of 21 reviewers reported an injury while running in it.
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#5 HOKA
Bondi 993 93 Very good Very good · 4 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 98Overall93Cushioning98Comfort98Durability89Value77Appearance70Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
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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#6 Brooks
Ghost 1691 91 Very good Very good · 38 reviews · Confidence 96/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 36mm stack · 12mm drop
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 81$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall91Durability97Comfort90Value88Cushioning81Appearance77Confidence96Pros
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Runners describe a middle-ground ride, neither too soft nor firm.
Reviewers find it comfortable for daily and marathon training miles.
Cons
Some reviewers find the toe box tighter than earlier Ghosts.
One reviewer calls the colorways ugly, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension.
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#7 Nike
Vomero 1790 90 Very good Very good · 61 reviews · Confidence 97/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 39mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 89$120 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning89Durability87Comfort87Appearance82Value73Confidence97Pros
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 for 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 for sale.
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#8 HOKA
Clifton 1090 90 Good Good · 11 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
Comfort 95 Cushioning 98$93 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning98Comfort95Value79Durability67Appearance65Confidence89Pros
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
One reviewer calls it an ideal long and recovery run shoe and credits the move to an 8mm drop.
One reviewer reports it wearing well from 8:30 pace down to six minute miles.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.7 out of 5 across eleven reviewers.
One reviewer says it is not holding up as well as the Clifton 9.
One reviewer finds the fit slightly narrower than the Clifton 9.
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#9 adidas
adizero Evo SL90 90 Very good Very good · 28 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 40mm stack · 7mm drop
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Comfort 88 Cushioning 90$99 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning90Comfort88Appearance86Value81Durability75Confidence89Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Light at 7.5 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning and comfort on longer runs.
Cons
Several reviewers find grip lacking, particularly on the track.
A few runners say the tongue slips around mid-run.
Four reviewers rate durability 3 or below, and one asks for a tougher outsole.
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#10 Nike
Vomero Plus90 90 Good Good · 17 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 43mm stack · 10mm drop
All sixteen reviewers rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 93Overall90Cushioning93Appearance91Comfort90Durability70Value67Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
All sixteen reviewers rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Reviewers favor it for recovery runs, doubles and easy long miles.
Reviewers report the cushioning still feeling lively past 400 miles.
Cons
Three of sixteen reviewers say they would not use it for faster workouts.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer notes the $180 list price.
One reviewer found it stiff until it had broken in.
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#11 HOKA
Gaviota 588 88 Good Good · 15 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10.0 oz · 39mm stack · 6mm drop
One reviewer names the cushioning for long runs and a good amount of stability with it.
Comfort 83 Cushioning 94$139 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall88Cushioning94Comfort83Durability82Value82Appearance80Confidence83Pros
One reviewer names the cushioning for long runs and a good amount of stability with it.
One reviewer picked it for a wide toe box and a stiff rocker.
Both reviewers who compared it with their previous shoe rate it better.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer had the sole separate on three pairs within weeks.
One of fifteen reviewers finds it poorly ventilated and hot in summer.
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#12 Brooks
Glycerin 2288 88 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 39mm stack · 10mm drop
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Comfort 97 Cushioning 91$90 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall88Comfort97Durability93Cushioning91Value80Appearance72Confidence82Pros
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
One of four reviewers, on a third pair of Glycerins, calls the ride firm and hard-wearing.
Ten of the last twelve Glycerin versions score 90 or better.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the four reviews so far, at 3.8 out of 5.
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#13 Brooks
Ghost Max 288 88 Good Good · 15 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 94Overall88Durability97Comfort96Cushioning94Value92Appearance86Confidence82Pros
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
One reviewer names the cushioning and the built-in rocker for comfort on long runs.
Value rates 4.7 out of 5 across the same fourteen reviewers.
Cons
At an average of 10.3 oz it lands in the heavy weight band, and one reviewer calls it big and boxy.
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#14 Brooks
Glycerin 2388 88 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Comfort 97 Cushioning 93$149 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall88Comfort97Durability94Cushioning93Appearance77Value75Confidence79Buy 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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#15 PUMA
Velocity NITRO 287 87 Good Good · 18 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 34mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Comfort 83 Cushioning 83$60 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall87Value98Appearance93Durability88Cushioning83Comfort83Confidence87Pros
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Reviewers use it for easy runs and faster workouts alike.
Durability rates 4.4 out of 5 across eighteen reviewers, and two expect to get 400 miles or more from a pair.
Cons
Three of eighteen reviewers describe the ride as firm with a moderate amount of cushioning.
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#16 New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v587 87 Good Good · 7 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Comfort 89 Cushioning 82$121 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall87Comfort89Value86Cushioning82Appearance76Durability61Confidence82Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Reviewers describe a springy ride that works at easy and uptempo paces.
Wide widths are available, and one reviewer with a wide forefoot found room in them.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.4 out of 5, and one reviewer gets 220 to 250 miles before the foam goes.
Two of seven reviewers find it too soft to feel steady at fast paces.
Reviewers rate it below its predecessor, the Rebel v4, which scores 99 on thirty-eight reviews.
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#17 Nike
Journey Run87 87 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 60/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.4 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
One of three reviewers so far describes cushioning like pillows, with almost no ground strike reaching the feet.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 80$60 $95 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall87Appearance87Cushioning80Value75Comfort73Durability70Confidence60Buy 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 for 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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#18 Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 2485 85 Good Good · 16 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Comfort and cushioning both average about 4.4 out of 5 across the sixteen reviews so far.
Comfort 81 Cushioning 83$120 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall85Durability86Cushioning83Comfort81Appearance79Value78Confidence88Pros
Comfort and cushioning both average about 4.4 out of 5 across the sixteen reviews so far.
Two long-time Adrenaline runners say the fit and feel stay consistent year to year.
Two reviewers value the steady, supportive feel.
Cons
Two reviewers report the toe upper wearing through or a shorter life than they remember, and durability is the weakest dimension at 3.9 out of 5.
The Adrenaline GTS 23 before it scores 97 on sixty reviews.
It lists at $140, though one reviewer says they are now pushing $175 and calls that insane.
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#19 Brooks
Launch 1185 85 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
Comfort 86 Cushioning 78$84 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:34 AM UTCOverall85Value96Comfort86Cushioning78Durability78Appearance75Confidence81Pros
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
The single review so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
Scores across the Launch line have ranged from 71 to 99.
Durability and appearance are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
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#20 Nike
Structure 2585 85 Good Good · 17 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across seventeen reviewers at 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer 400 miles in reports little wear.
Comfort 74 Cushioning 79$60 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall85Durability98Value96Appearance91Cushioning79Comfort74Confidence81Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across seventeen reviewers at 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer 400 miles in reports little wear.
One reviewer describes a higher stack of softer, springier foam than any previous Structure.
Value also rates 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it one of the best trainers on the market for the money.
Cons
Two of seventeen reviewers find it stiff or clunky for faster tempo work.
One reviewer found the forefoot air pocket made the toes curl until it flattened out.
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#21 Saucony
Triumph 2385 85 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
Comfort 89 Cushioning 89$77 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall85Durability91Comfort89Cushioning89Value79Appearance73Confidence77Buy 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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#22 Brooks
Ghost 1784 84 Good Good · 8 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 37mm stack · 10mm drop
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 82$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall84Durability93Comfort90Cushioning82Value81Appearance73Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
One reviewer got about 400 miles from a pair before replacing them.
One reviewer uses it for easy runs and two or three track workouts a week.
Cons
The Ghost 16 before it scores 97 on thirty-eight reviews, against 89 here on eight.
Cushioning and appearance draw the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.1 out of 5.
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#23 Saucony
Kinvara 1684 84 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.7 oz · 29mm stack · 4mm drop
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 75$89 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall84Value90Appearance86Comfort82Cushioning75Durability57Confidence83Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Both reviewers so far rate value 4 or 5, and it lists at $130, below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
Durability rates 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far.
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#24 On
Cloudmonster 384 84 Good Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 35mm stack · 6mm drop
One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Comfort 78 Cushioning 79$133 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall84Appearance90Cushioning79Comfort78Durability74Value60Confidence75Buy it now
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Pros
One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Overall ratings average 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
One reviewer says the redesigned cushioning improves on the Cloudmonster 2 and no longer squeaks.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.5 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the $190 list price high.
One of five reviewers finds it less comfortable past about ten miles.
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.