Best Daily Trainers
The shoes for sale rated highest by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
All daily trainers
115 shoes · page 2 of 5
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#25 Mizuno
Neo Zen90 Very good · 1 review · Confidence 69/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks on sale.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 80$105 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Value93Comfort90Durability87Cushioning80Appearance71Confidence69Pros
At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks on sale.
The one reviewer so far calls it a fun, bouncy and soft daily trainer.
The single review so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and value 5 out of 5.
Cons
Appearance is the only mark below 5 in the single review so far, at 4 out of 5.
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#26 ASICS
GlideRide Max90 Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 67/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 94$80 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning94Comfort94Durability85Appearance80Value70Confidence67Pros
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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#27 Altra
Escalante 590 Very good · 2 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far name the roomy toe box.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 77Overall90Comfort96Durability89Value86Cushioning77Appearance73Confidence66Pros
Both reviewers so far name the roomy toe box.
Both reviewers so far call it durable, one getting about a year out of a pair at twenty miles a week.
One reviewer describes the zero-drop ride as soft but firmly supportive.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the amount average.
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#28 Brooks
Ghost 1789 Good · 8 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 37mm stack
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
Comfort 95 Cushioning 88$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall89Durability97Comfort95Cushioning88Value84Appearance71Confidence80Buy 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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#29 Topo Athletic
Atmos89 Good · 1 review · Confidence 58/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 5mm drop
9.7 oz on a 39mm heel stack with a 5mm drop.
Comfort 89 Cushioning 64$124 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall89Value92Comfort89Durability81Appearance76Cushioning64Confidence58Pros
9.7 oz on a 39mm heel stack with a 5mm drop.
The one reviewer so far, with wide feet, praises the roomy toe box and reports no wear at 300 miles.
Cons
The one reviewer so far calls the cushioning slightly firm and rates appearance 3 out of 5.
The Atmos 2 has replaced it, though the one reviewer notes this version can still be found on sale.
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#30 PUMA
Velocity Nitro 489 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
Comfort 83 Cushioning 89$98 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall89Value96Cushioning89Appearance88Durability88Comfort83Confidence37Pros
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 4.0 out of 5.
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#31 Saucony
Endorphin Shift 388 Good · 21 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 4mm drop
A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.
Comfort 93 Cushioning 97$100 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall88Cushioning97Comfort93Value92Durability90Appearance70Confidence88Pros
A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.
Several reviewers kept running comfortably while coming back from injuries.
Reviewers use them for easy days, long runs and lighter workouts.
Cons
Two reviewers find it sluggish beyond about seven-minute pace.
One reviewer calls the look dorky, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
Two reviewers report the shoe breaking down at 350 to 500 miles.
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#32 adidas
Ultraboost 5x88 Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 10mm drop · 38mm stack
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Comfort 76 Cushioning 89$72 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall88Appearance95Durability94Value89Cushioning89Comfort76Confidence82Pros
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
A 38mm heel stack at 8.8 oz in the men's build.
All five reviewers so far rate the appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Comfort draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the five reviews so far, at 4.4 out of 5.
It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#33 Nike
Journey Run88 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of three reviewers so far describes cushioning like pillows, with almost no ground strike reaching the feet.
Comfort 74 Cushioning 85$60 $95 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall88Appearance90Cushioning85Value76Comfort74Durability71Confidence81Buy 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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#34 HOKA
Rincon 488 Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 76/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz
At 8.3 oz, light for a daily trainer.
Comfort 80 Cushioning 94Overall88Cushioning94Value83Comfort80Appearance78Durability72Confidence76Pros
At 8.3 oz, light for a daily trainer.
One reviewer calls the cushioning protective without being squishy, closer to shoes of ten years ago.
It lists at $125, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One reviewer says it scuffs easily and finds it a bit pricey for a trainer.
One reviewer finds it stiff at first because of the thick outsole.
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#35 Saucony
Kinvara 1688 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Comfort 86 Cushioning 79$120 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall88Value95Appearance89Comfort86Cushioning79Durability53Confidence74Pros
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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#36 HOKA
Skyward X 288 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 31/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 94Overall88Cushioning94Comfort85Durability76Appearance71Value66Confidence31Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $225, well above the $150 median for daily trainers, and value draws 4.0 out of 5 from the two reviews so far.
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#37 Nike
Vomero 1887 Good · 18 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 10mm drop · 46mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning for easy runs and long miles.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 99Overall87Comfort99Cushioning99Appearance85Durability70Value65Confidence83Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning for easy runs and long miles.
Two reviewers report running injury-free across several pairs.
Reviewers call it comfortable while still responsive at moderate paces.
Cons
Several reviewers wore through the heel outsole quickly.
One reviewer calls it terrible for speed work, and another finds it a little unstable.
One reviewer calls the 46mm midsole and thick upper overbuilt and prefers the Vomero 17.
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#38 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3287 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Stability
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 93$113 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning93Durability91Comfort90Appearance74Value65Confidence74Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
The GEL-Kayano 30 two versions back scores 99 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the three reviews so far, at 4.3 out of 5.
It lists at $165, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#39 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3387 Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 72/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 95Overall87Cushioning95Comfort90Durability83Appearance71Value56Confidence72Pros
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
One reviewer, in Kayanos since the 1990s, says the wide version suits flatter, wider feet.
The GEL-Kayano 30 scores 99 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Durability and value are its lowest-rated dimensions at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer wishes for cooler colorways.
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#40 Brooks
Glycerin Max 287 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 41/100
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.
Comfort 92 Cushioning 94$189 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning94Comfort92Durability92Appearance76Value74Confidence41Buy 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.
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#41 PUMA
Magnify Nitro 387 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 19/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 80 Cushioning 95Overall87Cushioning95Durability82Comfort80Value77Appearance72Confidence19Pros
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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#42 Altra
FWD Via86 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 73/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
A 37mm heel stack at 8.0 oz, light for the cushioning.
Comfort 88 Cushioning 80$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall86Comfort88Cushioning80Value76Appearance74Durability71Confidence73Pros
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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#43 HOKA
Clifton 1186 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 70/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 97 Cushioning 99$154 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall86Cushioning99Comfort97Durability78Value76Appearance67Confidence70Buy 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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#44 Saucony
Triumph 2486 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 54/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 96Overall86Cushioning96Durability95Comfort90Value80Appearance78Confidence54Pros
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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#45 Salomon
Aero Glide 486 Good · 1 review · Confidence 21/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it light for its class, with great shock absorption and energy return.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 86Overall86Appearance90Cushioning86Durability85Comfort85Value75Confidence21Pros
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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#46 Brooks
Launch 1285 Good · 1 review · Confidence 58/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Launch 10 and 11 before it score 99 and 91.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 80$119 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall85Value98Comfort90Cushioning80Durability78Appearance73Confidence58Buy it now
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Pros
The Launch 10 and 11 before it score 99 and 91.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Scores across the Launch line have ranged from 71 to 99.
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#47 HOKA
Skyward X84 Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 59/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 49mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and easy recovery miles.
Comfort 81 Cushioning 95Overall84Cushioning95Durability83Comfort81Appearance75Value64Confidence59Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and easy recovery miles.
One reviewer says the carbon plate adds snap for tempo efforts.
A 49mm heel stack, the tallest among shoes on sale, on a 5mm drop.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 3.8 out of 5, against a $225 list price.
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#48 Altra
Experience Form84 Good · 1 review · Confidence 51/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop · 32mm stack
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 76$75 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall84Comfort90Cushioning76Appearance76Value74Durability66Confidence51Pros
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.
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.