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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#1 ASICS
Novablast 599 Exceptional · 18 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 8mm drop · 41mm stack
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Comfort 97 Cushioning 97Overall99Value98Cushioning97Comfort97Appearance75Durability74Confidence95Buy 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 Saucony
Triumph 2298 Exceptional · 21 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 10mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 98$105 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall98Cushioning98Comfort98Durability96Value87Appearance83Confidence94Pros
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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#3 Nike
Vomero 1797 Exceptional · 61 reviews · Confidence 97/100
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.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 96$133 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall97Cushioning96Comfort94Durability92Appearance87Value72Confidence97Pros
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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#4 Brooks
Ghost 1697 Exceptional · 38 reviews · Confidence 96/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 12mm drop · 36mm stack
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 88$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall97Durability98Comfort96Value93Cushioning88Appearance77Confidence96Pros
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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#5 HOKA
Bondi 997 Exceptional · 3 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 99Overall97Comfort99Cushioning99Durability95Value78Appearance69Confidence85Pros
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 Max 296 Excellent · 14 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 98$125 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall96Durability99Comfort98Cushioning98Value97Appearance91Confidence88Pros
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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#7 adidas
adizero Evo SL95 Excellent · 22 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 7mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 96Overall95Cushioning96Comfort94Appearance88Value87Durability80Confidence90Buy 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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#8 HOKA
Clifton 1095 Excellent · 11 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 8mm drop · 38mm stack
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 99Overall95Cushioning99Comfort98Value82Durability67Appearance63Confidence87Pros
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 PUMA
Velocity NITRO 294 Excellent · 18 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Comfort 91 Cushioning 91$35 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall94Value99Appearance98Durability95Cushioning91Comfort91Confidence89Pros
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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#10 New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v594 Excellent · 7 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Comfort 95 Cushioning 89$137 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall94Comfort95Value91Cushioning89Appearance76Durability57Confidence86Buy 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 the Rebel v4 it replaces, which scores 99 on thirty-eight reviews.
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#11 Brooks
Glycerin 2294 Excellent · 4 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 39mm stack
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 97$90 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall94Comfort99Durability98Cushioning97Value84Appearance73Confidence84Pros
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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#12 Nike
Structure 2593 Excellent · 17 reviews · Confidence 86/100
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 79 Cushioning 87$92 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall93Durability99Value98Appearance97Cushioning87Comfort79Confidence86Pros
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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#13 HOKA
Gaviota 593 Excellent · 15 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10.0 oz · 6mm drop · 39mm stack
One reviewer names the cushioning for long runs and a good amount of stability with it.
Comfort 89 Cushioning 98$132 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning98Comfort89Durability87Value86Appearance83Confidence84Pros
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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#14 Brooks
Glycerin 2393 Excellent · 4 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 98$145 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall93Comfort99Durability98Cushioning98Appearance79Value76Confidence79Buy 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 Brooks
Glycerin Flex93 Excellent · 1 review · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it flexible, with the stability of a Brooks shoe and none of the clunkiness.
Comfort 91 Cushioning 80$145 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall93Value94Comfort91Durability88Appearance80Cushioning80Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it flexible, with the stability of a Brooks shoe and none of the clunkiness.
The single review so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Cons
Cushioning, durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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#16 On
Cloudmonster 392 Very good · 5 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 6mm drop · 35mm stack
One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 88$170 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall92Appearance96Cushioning88Comfort85Durability79Value59Confidence79Buy 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.
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#17 PUMA
MagMax Nitro91 Very good · 2 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
A 47mm heel stack at 8.8 oz, the third tallest stack among shoes on sale.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 94Overall91Value98Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort94Durability91Confidence75Pros
A 47mm heel stack at 8.8 oz, the third tallest stack among shoes on sale.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Value and appearance draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.5 out of 5.
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#18 Nike
Vomero Plus90 Very good · 16 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 43mm stack
All sixteen reviewers rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 99$136 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning99Comfort98Appearance93Durability74Value60Confidence83Buy 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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#19 Brooks
Ghost 1890 Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Comfort 95 Cushioning 90$124 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Durability97Comfort95Cushioning90Value83Appearance70Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Reviewers rate it comfortable, with support and cushioning singled out.
One reviewer recommends it for the 5k and 10k runner not chasing high mileage.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the six reviews so far, at 4.2 out of 5.
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#20 Brooks
Launch 1190 Very good · 1 review · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
Comfort 93 Cushioning 85$84 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Value98Comfort93Cushioning85Durability82Appearance76Confidence75Pros
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on 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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#21 Brooks
Ghost Max 390 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 73/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 96$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Durability98Cushioning96Comfort94Value87Appearance74Confidence73Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Ghost Max and Ghost Max 2 before it score 97 and 96, against 88 here on two reviews.
One of two reviewers finds it runs big, and appearance draws 3.5 out of 5.
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#22 Saucony
Triumph 2390 Very good · 2 reviews · Confidence 71/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
Comfort 97 Cushioning 96$91 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall90Durability97Comfort97Cushioning96Value81Appearance73Confidence71Buy 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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#23 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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#24 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 UTCOverall90Comfort94Cushioning94Durability85Appearance80Value70Confidence67Pros
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.
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.