Best Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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148 shoes · page 3 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#49 HOKA
Skyward X 288 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 31/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 94Overall88Cushioning94Comfort85Durability76Appearance71Value66Confidence31Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $225, well above the $150 median for daily trainers, and value draws 4.0 out of 5 from the two reviews so far.
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#50 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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#51 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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#52 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3387 Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 72/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 95Overall87Cushioning95Comfort90Durability83Appearance71Value56Confidence72Pros
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
One reviewer, in Kayanos since the 1990s, says the wide version suits flatter, wider feet.
The GEL-Kayano 30 scores 99 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Durability and value are its lowest-rated dimensions at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer wishes for cooler colorways.
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#53 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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#54 PUMA
Deviate Nitro 487 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 28/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it very responsive off the forefoot for uptempo training.
Comfort 88 Cushioning 74Overall87Appearance91Comfort88Value82Durability81Cushioning74Confidence28Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it very responsive off the forefoot for uptempo training.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds it runs big and would not use it for long runs.
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#55 PUMA
Magnify Nitro 387 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 19/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 80 Cushioning 95Overall87Cushioning95Durability82Comfort80Value77Appearance72Confidence19Pros
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent shoe.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far at 3.5 out of 5, and comfort 4.0.
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#56 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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#57 HOKA
Clifton 1186 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 70/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 97 Cushioning 99$154 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall86Cushioning99Comfort97Durability78Value76Appearance67Confidence70Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
The Clifton 9 two versions back scores 99 on 130 reviews.
Cons
One of three reviewers finds it needs replacing sooner than other shoes and rates durability and value 3 out of 5.
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#58 Saucony
Triumph 2486 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 54/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 96Overall86Cushioning96Durability95Comfort90Value80Appearance78Confidence54Pros
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Both reviewers so far rate durability and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Scores in the Triumph line have fallen from 99 for the Triumph 21 to 86 for this version.
Value draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
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#59 Mizuno
Neo Vista 286 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 53/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 91 Cushioning 92Overall86Cushioning92Comfort91Durability74Appearance69Value63Confidence53Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer who heel strikes says the cushioning does not last past 200 miles.
Value draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Scores in the Neo Vista line have fallen from 93 for the original to 85 for this version.
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#60 Salomon
Aero Glide 486 Good · 1 review · Confidence 21/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it light for its class, with great shock absorption and energy return.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 86Overall86Appearance90Cushioning86Durability85Comfort85Value75Confidence21Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it light for its class, with great shock absorption and energy return.
The three Aero Glide versions before it score 84 to 87.
Cons
Durability and value are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
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#61 Brooks
Launch 1285 Good · 1 review · Confidence 58/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Launch 10 and 11 before it score 99 and 91.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 80$119 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall85Value98Comfort90Cushioning80Durability78Appearance73Confidence58Buy it now
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Pros
The Launch 10 and 11 before it score 99 and 91.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Scores across the Launch line have ranged from 71 to 99.
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#62 Mount to Coast
R185 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 26/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
A 36mm heel stack at 7.5 oz, light for the cushioning.
Comfort 92 Cushioning 76Overall85Comfort92Durability83Appearance77Cushioning76Value71Confidence26Pros
A 36mm heel stack at 7.5 oz, light for the cushioning.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning and value draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.0 out of 5.
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#63 Skechers
Aero Razor84 Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 6.3 oz
Comfort is the highest-rated dimension across five reviewers, at 4.4 out of 5, and two of them call the fit comfortable.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 87$91 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall84Cushioning87Value86Comfort82Appearance74Durability71Confidence75Pros
Comfort is the highest-rated dimension across five reviewers, at 4.4 out of 5, and two of them call the fit comfortable.
One reviewer running 80 miles a week calls it low to the ground and fast for speed workouts.
All five reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension across five reviewers, at 3.8 out of 5, and one calls it a simpler shoe that sits low to the ground.
Value ratings split, running from two 5s down to a 1.
One of five reviewers finds the fit too big.
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#64 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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#65 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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#66 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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#67 On
Cloudmonster 3 Hyper84 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 43/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 88Overall84Appearance91Cushioning88Durability84Comfort82Value65Confidence43Pros
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $220, above the $180 median for speed shoes, and one of two reviewers rates value 3 out of 5.
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#68 ASICS
GlideRide Max 284 Good · 1 review · Confidence 11/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The GlideRide Max before it scores 90 on six reviews.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 86Overall84Comfort87Cushioning86Durability75Appearance70Value70Confidence11Pros
The GlideRide Max before it scores 90 on six reviews.
The one reviewer 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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#69 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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#70 Altra
Escalante Racer 283 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 61/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One reviewer has 2,000 miles on a pair and says it is still in great condition.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 60Overall83Comfort90Durability77Value60Cushioning60Appearance58Confidence61Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer has 2,000 miles on a pair and says it is still in great condition.
One reviewer wants a fast, comfortable shoe without a carbon plate and finds it here.
Cons
Cushioning draws 2.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
The original Escalante Racer scores 96 on twenty-two reviews against its 83.
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
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#71 New Balance
Fuelcell Rebel v182 Good · 13 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 5mm drop · 24mm stack
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light and quick at tempo.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 74Overall82Value85Appearance83Cushioning74Comfort73Durability64Confidence86Pros
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light and quick at tempo.
Runners report springy cushioning that suits workouts, intervals and races from the 5k to the half.
Reviewers like the stretchy knit upper's snug, comfortable midfoot hold.
Cons
Three of thirteen reviewers find the fit small, with low volume through the toe box.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer has the insole scrunch into a painful ridge after about 8 km.
One reviewer who pronates says the foam collapses inward and calls it the least stable shoe he has worn.
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#72 adidas
adizero Adios Pro 482 Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 54/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.4 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 39mm heel stack at 6.4 oz.
Comfort 71 Cushioning 81Overall82Appearance92Durability86Value85Cushioning81Comfort71Confidence54Pros
A 39mm heel stack at 6.4 oz.
Cons
The Adios Pro 3 before it scores 99 on thirty reviews against its 82.
It lists at $255, above the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
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.