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148 shoes · page 2 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#25 Brooks
Hyperion Max 393 Excellent · 2 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Comfort 79 Cushioning 86$109 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning86Value86Durability83Comfort79Appearance77Confidence75Buy 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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#26 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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#27 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 93 Cushioning 94Overall91Value98Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort93Durability91Confidence75Pros
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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#28 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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#29 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 96 Cushioning 90$124 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Durability97Comfort96Cushioning90Value83Appearance70Confidence77Buy 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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#30 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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#31 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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#32 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 96 Cushioning 96$91 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall90Durability97Comfort96Cushioning96Value81Appearance73Confidence71Buy 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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#33 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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#34 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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#35 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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#36 HOKA
Mach X 390 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 35/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 96Overall90Cushioning96Comfort94Appearance78Durability74Value72Confidence35Pros
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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#37 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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#38 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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#39 HOKA
Rocket X 389 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 44/100
Racing · Neutral · 7mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 91Overall89Cushioning91Comfort87Durability77Value70Appearance69Confidence44Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
The Rocket X 2 before it scores 97 on eighteen reviews.
Cons
Durability and appearance draw 3 out of 5 from the two reviews so far.
Value draws 2 out of 5 from the two reviews so far, against a $250 list price.
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#40 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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#41 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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#42 ASICS
METASPEED Sky+88 Good · 13 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe a bouncy, propulsive ride from the carbon plate.
Comfort 67 Cushioning 80Overall88Appearance82Cushioning80Value71Comfort67Durability61Confidence87Pros
Reviewers describe a bouncy, propulsive ride from the carbon plate.
At 7.2 oz with a 37mm heel and a 5mm drop.
Runners race well in it from 5k up to marathon.
Cons
One reviewer found it unresponsive after two marathons.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.9 out of 5.
Two reviewers call it expensive, at $250 list.
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#43 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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#44 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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#45 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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#46 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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#47 On
Cloudboom Strike88 Good · 1 review · Confidence 65/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.1 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
Light at 6.1 oz on a 43mm heel stack.
Comfort 81 Cushioning 87$160 $280 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall88Appearance90Cushioning87Durability83Comfort81Value68Confidence65Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 6.1 oz on a 43mm heel stack.
The one reviewer so far ran long runs in it and calls the cushioning great.
Cons
It lists at $280, above the $250 median for racing shoes, and the one reviewer so far rates appearance 3 out of 5.
At 43mm the stack sits above the 40mm World Athletics limit, so it is not eligible for records in official road races.
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#48 On
LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper88 Good · 1 review · Confidence 49/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Comfort 86 Cushioning 87Overall88Appearance91Cushioning87Comfort86Durability78Value72Confidence49Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Cons
It lists at $280, well above the $180 median for speed shoes, and the one reviewer so far rates cushioning, durability and appearance 4 out of 5.
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.