Best Daily Trainers
The shoes for sale rated highest by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
All daily trainers
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#25 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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#26 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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#27 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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#28 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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#29 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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#30 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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#31 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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#32 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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#33 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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#34 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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#35 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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#36 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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#37 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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#38 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.
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#39 On
Cloudsurfer Max84 Good · 1 review · Confidence 48/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
The one reviewer so far, at 50 miles a week, rates durability and appearance 5 out of 5 and calls it a workhorse for everything from cooldowns to light tempo.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 88Overall84Appearance95Cushioning88Durability84Comfort82Value67Confidence48Pros
The one reviewer so far, at 50 miles a week, rates durability and appearance 5 out of 5 and calls it a workhorse for everything from cooldowns to light tempo.
A 37mm heel stack with a 5mm drop, at 10.3 oz.
Cons
At 10.3 oz it sits in the heavy weight band, and it lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers.
The one reviewer so far rates value 3 out of 5.
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#40 Nike
Free Run 201883 Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz (men's)
Comfort rates 5.0 out of 5 across six reviewers, who say the upper shapes to the foot.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 83Overall83Appearance98Comfort96Value89Durability88Cushioning83Confidence74Pros
Comfort rates 5.0 out of 5 across six reviewers, who say the upper shapes to the foot.
Reviewers value the minimal build, one saying it makes him focus on his form.
Reviewers use it on road, trail and sand alike.
Cons
One reviewer's only complaint is how many rocks get stuck in the outsole.
One reviewer running 30 to 50 miles a week says he wears through them quickly.
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#41 Nike
Free Run 5.082 Good · 7 reviews · Confidence 48/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Comfort 95 Cushioning 69$74 $100 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall82Appearance98Value96Comfort95Durability73Cushioning69Confidence48Pros
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Value rates 4.9 out of 5 across seven reviewers against a $100 list price.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
Cushioning rates 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer keeps it to runs of six miles or less.
One reviewer says it holds on to pebbles in the tread.
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#42 Mizuno
Wave Rider 2981 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 91Overall81Cushioning91Comfort85Durability84Value82Appearance74Confidence75Pros
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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#43 Altra
Escalante 481 Good · 7 reviews · Confidence 69/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 78$90 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall81Comfort87Value85Durability83Cushioning78Appearance66Confidence69Buy it now
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Pros
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
One reviewer says durability is about the same as the Escalante 3.
Cons
Two reviewers say the added cushioning feels little different from the Escalante 3, and one that it now rides like a high-stack shoe.
One reviewer says the laces always come undone.
The Escalante 3 and 4 score 75 and 82 against 93 for the original.
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#44 Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 2581 Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 61/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz (men's) · 12mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers praise the comfort and support.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 83$130 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall81Comfort87Durability84Cushioning83Appearance65Value59Confidence61Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the comfort and support.
At 8.9 oz one reviewer calls it a lighter version of an old friend.
The four Adrenaline GTS versions before it score 91 to 97.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far, at 3.3 out of 5.
One reviewer says the cushioning degrades fast, and durability rates 3.5 out of 5.
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#45 Nike
Flex Experience Run 1281 Good · 1 review · Confidence 22/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Comfort 74 Cushioning 77Overall81Appearance94Value83Cushioning77Durability76Comfort74Confidence22Pros
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#46 Altra
Experience Flow 379 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 1/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for cushioning.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 85$135 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall79Comfort87Cushioning85Value71Durability67Appearance62Confidence1Buy 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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#47 On
Cloudsurfer Next78 Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 45/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 6mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe the cushioning as soft but structured, and comfortable.
Comfort 78 Cushioning 80$120 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall78Appearance88Cushioning80Comfort78Durability68Value54Confidence45Pros
Reviewers describe the cushioning as soft but structured, and comfortable.
Light at 8.1 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 3.0 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it expensive for the durability.
One reviewer says it does not last much past 250 miles.
One reviewer finds it insulated and a little warm in hot climates.
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#48 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2776 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
It carries a 43mm heel stack at 9.0 oz, more stack than the 39mm median for daily trainers on sale.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 97$110 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall76Cushioning97Comfort96Durability92Appearance74Value67Confidence74Pros
It carries a 43mm heel stack at 9.0 oz, more stack than the 39mm median for daily trainers on sale.
One reviewer says the cushioning let her return to running with less foot pain.
The GEL-Nimbus 25 scores 98 on eighty-eight reviews and the GEL-Nimbus 26 scores 90 on twenty-four.
Cons
One reviewer says there is so much cushioning that it dampens speed.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
A newer GEL-Nimbus 28 is on sale alongside it.
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.