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148 shoes · page 4 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#73 Nike
Free Run 5.082 Good · 7 reviews · Confidence 48/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Comfort 95 Cushioning 69$74 $100 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall82Appearance98Value96Comfort95Durability73Cushioning69Confidence48Pros
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Value rates 4.9 out of 5 across seven reviewers against a $100 list price.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
Cushioning rates 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer keeps it to runs of six miles or less.
One reviewer says it holds on to pebbles in the tread.
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#74 PUMA
Fast-R Nitro Elite 382 Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 23/100
Racing · Neutral
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
Comfort 66 Cushioning 77Overall82Cushioning77Appearance77Value73Comfort66Durability56Confidence23Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
One of four reviewers calls it the best racing shoe since the Vaporfly.
Cons
Durability draws 2.3 out of 5 in the four reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Comfort rates 3.3 out of 5 across the same four reviewers.
One reviewer says it does not suit slow runners or heel strikers.
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#75 Nike
Zoom Fly 681 Good · 27 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8mm drop
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Comfort 59 Cushioning 78Overall81Appearance94Cushioning78Durability67Value60Comfort59Confidence87Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Reviewers like it most for training at quicker paces.
Cons
Comfort, cushioning, durability and value all rate under 4 out of 5 across twenty-seven reviewers.
Two reviewers call it heavy and short on snap for racing.
The Zoom Fly 5 before it scores 93 on thirty-three reviews against its 82.
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#76 Mizuno
Wave Rider 2981 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 91Overall81Cushioning91Comfort85Durability84Value82Appearance74Confidence75Pros
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Wave Rider 28 before it scores 97 on six reviews against its 81.
Scores across the Wave Rider line have ranged from 56 to 97.
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#77 Altra
Escalante 481 Good · 7 reviews · Confidence 69/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 78$90 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall81Comfort87Value85Durability83Cushioning78Appearance66Confidence69Buy it now
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Pros
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
One reviewer says durability is about the same as the Escalante 3.
Cons
Two reviewers say the added cushioning feels little different from the Escalante 3, and one that it now rides like a high-stack shoe.
One reviewer says the laces always come undone.
The Escalante 3 and 4 score 75 and 82 against 93 for the original.
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#78 Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 2581 Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 61/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz (men's) · 12mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers praise the comfort and support.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 83$130 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall81Comfort87Durability84Cushioning83Appearance65Value59Confidence61Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the comfort and support.
At 8.9 oz one reviewer calls it a lighter version of an old friend.
The four Adrenaline GTS versions before it score 91 to 97.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far, at 3.3 out of 5.
One reviewer says the cushioning degrades fast, and durability rates 3.5 out of 5.
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#79 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer81 Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 39/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 8mm drop · 25mm stack
Reviewers call it light and nimble at 6.7 oz.
Comfort 75 Cushioning 71$129 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall81Appearance90Value89Durability77Comfort75Cushioning71Confidence39Pros
Reviewers call it light and nimble at 6.7 oz.
One reviewer calls it incredibly durable and good for ground feel.
Cons
Reviewers describe firm cushioning suited to road racing and fast intervals rather than easy or long runs.
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer notices less energy return from the plate than expected.
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#80 Nike
Flex Experience Run 1281 Good · 1 review · Confidence 22/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Comfort 74 Cushioning 77Overall81Appearance94Value83Cushioning77Durability76Comfort74Confidence22Pros
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#81 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v379 Decent · 7 reviews · Confidence 71/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 4.6 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.2 oz with a 41mm heel stack.
Comfort 75 Cushioning 86$109 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall79Cushioning86Appearance82Comfort75Durability69Value63Confidence71Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 8.2 oz with a 41mm heel stack.
Reviewers describe a roomy, boxy toe box.
Reviewers find it comfortable, one using it for distance and speedwork.
Cons
The SuperComp Trainer v1 and v2 score 97 and 98 against its 79.
Value draws the lowest ratings of the seven reviews so far, at 3.7 out of 5.
One reviewer had to cut and modify the laces to make it comfortable, and another found the wide fit not really wide through the midfoot.
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#82 adidas
Hyperboost Edge79 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 49/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far praises the propulsion and cushioning and calls it incredibly responsive.
Comfort 76 Cushioning 81Overall79Durability88Appearance83Cushioning81Comfort76Value76Confidence49Pros
The one reviewer so far praises the propulsion and cushioning and calls it incredibly responsive.
Cons
It lists at $200, above the $150 median for daily trainers, and the one reviewer so far rates appearance 2 out of 5.
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#83 Saucony
Hurricane 2679 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 24/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
Comfort 80 Cushioning 88Overall79Cushioning88Durability87Comfort80Value72Appearance65Confidence24Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
One reviewer uses it for race-day long runs.
Cons
One reviewer finds the toe box narrow and recommends the wide version.
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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#84 Altra
Experience Flow 379 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 1/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for cushioning.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 85$135 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall79Comfort87Cushioning85Value71Durability67Appearance62Confidence1Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for cushioning.
Cons
Durability and value are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
The Experience Flow 2 before it scores 74 on one review.
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#85 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2878 Decent · 5 reviews · Confidence 59/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers consistently praise the soft cushioning and comfort on easy runs.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 97$167 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall78Cushioning97Comfort96Durability87Appearance72Value61Confidence59Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the soft cushioning and comfort on easy runs.
Reviewers rate it well for daily training and long distance.
Cons
Reviewers say it feels flat and unsuited to faster running.
Value draws the lowest ratings of the five reviews so far, at 3.6 out of 5.
One of five reviewers calls it a replacement-level shoe, as average as it gets.
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#86 On
Cloudsurfer Next78 Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 45/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 6mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe the cushioning as soft but structured, and comfortable.
Comfort 78 Cushioning 80$120 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall78Appearance88Cushioning80Comfort78Durability68Value54Confidence45Pros
Reviewers describe the cushioning as soft but structured, and comfortable.
Light at 8.1 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 3.0 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it expensive for the durability.
One reviewer says it does not last much past 250 miles.
One reviewer finds it insulated and a little warm in hot climates.
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#87 Brooks
Beast GTS 2678 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 13/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Beast GTS 23 and 24 before it score 83 and 93.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 90$163 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall78Cushioning90Comfort90Durability88Value79Appearance68Confidence13Buy it now
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Pros
The Beast GTS 23 and 24 before it score 83 and 93.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
Value draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#88 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2776 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
It carries a 43mm heel stack at 9.0 oz, more stack than the 39mm median for daily trainers on sale.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 97$110 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall76Cushioning97Comfort96Durability92Appearance74Value67Confidence74Pros
It carries a 43mm heel stack at 9.0 oz, more stack than the 39mm median for daily trainers on sale.
One reviewer says the cushioning let her return to running with less foot pain.
The GEL-Nimbus 25 scores 98 on eighty-eight reviews and the GEL-Nimbus 26 scores 90 on twenty-four.
Cons
One reviewer says there is so much cushioning that it dampens speed.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
A newer GEL-Nimbus 28 is on sale alongside it.
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#89 Nike
Structure Plus76 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 22/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Comfort 76 Cushioning 82Overall76Appearance91Durability89Cushioning82Comfort76Value74Confidence22Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer finds the lockdown fussy, with the foot slipping unless it is laced just right.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Scores in the Structure line swing sharply, the Structure 25 at 93 on seventeen reviews and the Structure 26 at 62 on five.
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#90 Nike
Winflo 1075 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 19/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 33mm stack
It lists at $105, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Comfort 65 Cushioning 72$50 $105 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall75Appearance85Value74Cushioning72Durability66Comfort65Confidence19Pros
It lists at $105, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 on every dimension.
Cons
Averaging 9.4 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Two newer Winflos are on sale alongside it, scoring 73 and 70.
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#91 Brooks
Addiction 1575 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 7/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, and 5 for comfort and value.
Comfort 84 Cushioning 78Overall75Comfort84Value78Cushioning78Durability76Appearance56Confidence7Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, and 5 for comfort and value.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
That same reviewer rates cushioning, durability and appearance 3 out of 5.
Earlier Addictions score unevenly, the Addiction 13 at 81 on four reviews and the Addiction 12 at 66 on one.
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#92 adidas
Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive74 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 70/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it fantastic and rates comfort and durability 4 out of 5.
Comfort 69 Cushioning 77Overall74Durability87Appearance84Cushioning77Value71Comfort69Confidence70Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it fantastic and rates comfort and durability 4 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning and value each draw 3 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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#93 adidas
adizero Adios 974 Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 40/100
Racing · Neutral
It lists at $140, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Comfort 65 Cushioning 56Overall74Appearance81Value77Durability77Comfort65Cushioning56Confidence40Pros
It lists at $140, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Comfort and value both average 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviewers so far.
Cons
The Adios 8 before it scores 87 on sixteen reviews, against 67 for this version.
One of three reviewers rates its looks 1 out of 5.
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#94 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v374 Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 39/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 4mm drop · 40mm stack
One reviewer calls it the best shoe for intervals and affordable next to other race shoes.
Comfort 86 Cushioning 86$153 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall74Comfort86Cushioning86Durability77Value76Appearance75Confidence39Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it the best shoe for intervals and affordable next to other race shoes.
All three reviewers so far rate value 4 or 5 out of 5.
All three reviewers so far rate durability 4 or 5 out of 5.
Cons
Averaging 7.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 6.6 oz median for racing shoes on sale.
Two newer versions have followed it, and the SuperComp Elite v5 is on sale now.
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#95 Nike
Winflo 1174 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 on every dimension.
Comfort 65 Cushioning 79Overall74Appearance90Value81Cushioning79Durability73Comfort65Confidence37Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 on every dimension.
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
The Winflo 10, 11 and 12 all score in the low seventies, on one to two reviews each.
A newer Winflo 12 is on sale alongside it.
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#96 Altra
Experience Flow 274 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 25/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it well cushioned and bouncy, and used it as a daily trainer for a whole summer.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 84$111 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall74Comfort87Cushioning84Value70Durability66Appearance63Confidence25Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it well cushioned and bouncy, and used it as a daily trainer for a whole summer.
That reviewer rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One reviewer got about 200 miles out of a pair and says the outsole rubber started peeling well before that.
Durability is the lowest-rated dimension in the one review so far, at 2 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.