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148 shoes · page 1 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#1 HOKA
Clifton 999 Exceptional · 130 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 5mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 99Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Durability92Appearance91Value88Confidence100Pros
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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#2 Nike
Alphafly 399 Exceptional · 19 reviews · Confidence 96/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 8mm drop
Reviewers like the snug heel hold and roomy forefoot fit.
Comfort 95 Cushioning 97Overall99Cushioning97Appearance96Comfort95Value84Durability65Confidence96Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers like the snug heel hold and roomy forefoot fit.
Runners report fast efforts with feet less beat up afterwards.
Cons
Several reviewers rate durability weakly; one reported roughly 240 miles.
Several reviewers flag the price, even those who call it worth it.
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#3 HOKA
Mach X 299 Exceptional · 11 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.7 oz
Reviewers reach for it on speed days and steady long runs.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 99Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Appearance90Durability87Value85Confidence95Pros
Reviewers reach for it on speed days and steady long runs.
PEBA foam and Pebax plate, but built up more than pure racers.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, and three of eleven reviewers rate it 3 or below.
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#4 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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#5 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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#6 ASICS
Superblast 298 Exceptional · 14 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7mm drop
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 99Overall98Cushioning99Comfort99Durability98Appearance96Value93Confidence93Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
High-mileage reviewers make it their everyday trainer and rate comfort top marks.
Cons
One reviewer says the upper loosens before the midsole wears out.
At $200 list it sits above most speed-day trainers, and value is its lowest-rated dimension.
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#7 Saucony
Endorphin Pro 498 Exceptional · 14 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.5 oz · 7mm drop · 40mm stack
At 6.5 oz, reviewers find it fast and responsive at speed.
Comfort 88 Cushioning 86$126 $240 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall98Appearance97Value96Comfort88Cushioning86Durability78Confidence91Pros
At 6.5 oz, reviewers find it fast and responsive at speed.
Reviewers consider it good value next to other carbon-plated racers.
Cons
One reviewer's heel layer peeled before 100 miles, and durability is the lowest-rated dimension.
Some reviewers find the fit runs small.
Three of fourteen reviewers reported an injury while running in it.
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#8 Nike
Vaporfly 498 Exceptional · 3 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Racing · Neutral · 4.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Comfort 89 Cushioning 98$110 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall98Appearance98Cushioning98Comfort89Value67Durability51Confidence91Buy it now
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Pros
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Reviewers describe a springy, propulsive ride best at fast paces.
Cons
Durability is the lowest-rated dimension in the few reviews so far.
One reviewer says it offers little support.
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#9 Saucony
Endorphin Speed 598 Exceptional · 3 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.3 oz (men's) · 7mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers reach for it on intervals and longer tempo efforts.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 96Overall98Comfort96Cushioning96Appearance93Value92Durability86Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers reach for it on intervals and longer tempo efforts.
Light at 7.3 oz for a 37mm stack with carbon plate.
Every Endorphin Speed version so far has rated highly.
Cons
One of three reviewers so far finds it narrow.
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#10 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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#11 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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#12 HOKA
Rocket X 297 Exceptional · 18 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers report durability holding up well past 100 miles.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 95Overall97Durability97Comfort96Cushioning95Value93Appearance80Confidence89Pros
Reviewers report durability holding up well past 100 miles.
Runners use it from 5k races to marathons and tempo workouts.
At 7.5 oz on a 37mm heel stack.
Cons
At 7.5 oz it is heavier than most carbon-plated racers.
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#13 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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#14 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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#15 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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#16 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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#17 ASICS
Superblast 395 Excellent · 2 reviews · Confidence 73/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7mm drop
Both reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it an awesome everyday trainer.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 99Overall95Cushioning99Comfort98Durability93Appearance85Value74Confidence73Pros
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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#18 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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#19 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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#20 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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#21 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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#22 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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#23 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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#24 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.
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.