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157 shoes · page 1 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
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
Mach X 298 98 Exceptional Exceptional · 11 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.7 oz
Reviewers reach for it on speed days and steady long runs.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 97Overall98Comfort98Cushioning97Appearance86Durability81Value81Confidence82Pros
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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#3 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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#4 ASICS
Superblast 297 97 Excellent Excellent · 14 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 7mm drop
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 99Overall97Cushioning99Comfort98Durability96Appearance92Value90Confidence87Buy 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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#5 Nike
Vaporfly 497 97 Excellent Excellent · 3 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Racing · Neutral · 5.4 oz · 6mm drop
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 94$110 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall97Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort82Value70Durability54Confidence77Buy 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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#6 Saucony
Endorphin Speed 596 96 Excellent Excellent · 5 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.3 oz (men's) · 37mm stack · 7mm drop
Reviewers reach for it on intervals and longer tempo efforts.
Comfort 86 Cushioning 88$126 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall96Cushioning88Comfort86Appearance86Value84Durability79Confidence80Buy 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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#7 Nike
Alphafly 395 95 Excellent Excellent · 22 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 40mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers like the snug heel hold and roomy forefoot fit.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 90$143 $295 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall95Cushioning90Appearance86Comfort85Value72Durability60Confidence86Buy 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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#8 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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#9 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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#10 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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#11 Saucony
Endorphin Pro 492 92 Very good Very good · 15 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.5 oz · 40mm stack · 7mm drop
At 6.5 oz, reviewers find it fast and responsive at speed.
Comfort 81 Cushioning 79$105 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall92Appearance92Value90Comfort81Cushioning79Durability74Confidence88Pros
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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#12 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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#13 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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#14 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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#15 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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#16 HOKA
Rocket X 290 90 Very good Very good · 18 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 37mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers report durability holding up well past 100 miles.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 89Overall90Durability93Comfort90Cushioning89Value87Appearance78Confidence80Pros
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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#17 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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#18 Brooks
Hyperion Max 390 90 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 60/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Comfort 78 Cushioning 81$109 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall90Value83Cushioning81Durability80Appearance79Comfort78Confidence60Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Both reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
The two Hyperion Max versions before it score 98 and 97.
Cons
Cushioning and durability draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.0 out of 5.
It lists at $200, above the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
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#19 HOKA
Mach X 389 89 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 58/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 44mm stack · 5mm drop
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 90Overall89Cushioning90Comfort87Appearance78Value73Durability72Confidence58Pros
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
One of three reviewers so far uses it for track work and finds it supportive.
The Mach X and Mach X 2 before it both score 99, on forty-seven and eleven reviews.
Cons
Durability and value draw the lowest ratings of the three reviews so far, both at 3.7 out of 5.
One of three reviewers rates the value 2 out of 5.
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#20 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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#21 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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#22 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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#23 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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#24 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.
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.