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148 shoes · page 5 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#97 Nike
Pegasus 4273 Decent · 7 reviews · Confidence 76/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 10mm drop · 27mm stack
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Comfort 74 Cushioning 71Overall73Appearance89Durability84Value82Comfort74Cushioning71Confidence76Buy it now
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Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Four of seven reviewers rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
One reviewer sums it up as consistent quality.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension across six reviewers, at 3.5 out of 5, and two of them rate it 1 or 2.
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.
Two of seven reviewers rate it 3 or below overall, one of them saying only that it had changed.
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#98 Saucony
Omni St 2373 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 47/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent stability shoe, relatively light and durable with some bounce.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 70Overall73Appearance74Value73Comfort73Cushioning70Durability70Confidence47Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent stability shoe, relatively light and durable with some bounce.
Cons
The two reviewers so far split sharply, one rating every dimension 5 and the other rating comfort, cushioning, durability and value 1 and calling it cheap but uncomfortable.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#99 Nike
Interact Run72 Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Comfort 66 Cushioning 75$108 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall72Appearance82Cushioning75Comfort66Value66Durability64Confidence81Pros
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Three of four reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 or better overall.
Cons
Cushioning is the weakest of its categories at 3.8 out of 5 across four reviewers, one of whom rates it a 1.
Looks also average 3.8 out of 5 across those four reviewers.
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#100 New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1572 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 53/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
8.7 oz alongside a 38mm heel stack is light for the cushioning.
Comfort 77 Cushioning 82Overall72Value83Cushioning82Durability80Comfort77Appearance70Confidence53Pros
8.7 oz alongside a 38mm heel stack is light for the cushioning.
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
It lists at $139.99, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds the heel too loose to hold their foot, and marks the fit small.
Durability averages 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far.
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Comfort 75 Cushioning 76$149 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall72Cushioning76Durability76Comfort75Value71Appearance64Confidence21Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its durability 2 out of 5.
It lists at $179.95, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#102 Nike
Pegasus Premium71 Decent · 6 reviews · Confidence 67/100
Daily trainer · Stability not rated
One reviewer running 70 miles a week wears it for everything but speed days and races.
Comfort 67 Cushioning 69$138 $220 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall71Appearance81Durability71Cushioning69Comfort67Value60Confidence67Pros
One reviewer running 70 miles a week wears it for everything but speed days and races.
Comfort and cushioning are the highest-rated dimensions, at 4.4 and 4.3 out of 5.
All six reviewers who rate it overall give it 4 or 5 out of 5.
Cons
Durability rates 3.6 out of 5, below comfort and cushioning, with two reviewers rating it 2 or 3.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.5 out of 5, running from a 5 down to a 1.
It lists at $220, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#103 Saucony
Endorphin Azura71 Decent · 5 reviews · Confidence 58/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of five reviewers runs everything in it, from slow long runs to 200 meter repeats.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 68$150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall71Value88Appearance76Comfort73Durability73Cushioning68Confidence58Buy it now
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Pros
One of five reviewers runs everything in it, from slow long runs to 200 meter repeats.
Two of five reviewers call it lightweight, and another has it still in good shape at 500 miles.
All four reviewers who rate value give it 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of five reviewers finds it firm and slow to break in.
One reviewer rates its durability 1 out of 5, against 5s from three others.
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#104 ASICS
GT-1000 1471 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 50/100
Daily trainer · Stability
It lists at $115, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Comfort 70 Cushioning 85$80 $115 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall71Value89Durability86Cushioning85Comfort70Appearance61Confidence50Pros
It lists at $115, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The fourteenth version of a stability line ASICS has updated nearly every year since 2012.
Cons
The GT-1000 15 arrives in 2026, so this is no longer the current version.
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#105 Brooks
Addiction GTS 1571 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 29/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers describes it as supportive without feeling heavy.
Comfort 79 Cushioning 80$136 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall71Durability80Cushioning80Comfort79Value72Appearance66Confidence29Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers describes it as supportive without feeling heavy.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 4 out of 5 or better.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds it too soft to hold an orthotic insert firmly, and wants a stiffer platform.
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#106 Brooks
Hyperion 371 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 22/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 77$84 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall71Comfort82Durability79Cushioning77Value75Appearance66Confidence22Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Hyperion 2 before it scores 91 on seven reviews, against 70 for this version.
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#107 Nike
Winflo 1271 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 7/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Comfort 64 Cushioning 72Overall71Appearance82Value78Cushioning72Comfort64Durability61Confidence7Pros
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far finds it stable through the ankle and useful for easy running.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its durability and its looks 3 out of 5.
That reviewer, a jumper, finds too much cushioning underfoot to feel the ground.
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#108 Altra
Torin 870 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 58/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz (men's) · 0mm drop
Zero drop paired with a 30mm heel stack.
Comfort 89 Cushioning 75Overall70Comfort89Cushioning75Durability64Value62Appearance55Confidence58Pros
Zero drop paired with a 30mm heel stack.
The one reviewer so far calls it one of the comfiest shoes they have run in.
Cons
One reviewer so far finds it breaks down and starts to bend quickly for a $160 shoe.
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#109 Brooks
Glycerin GTS 2370 Decent · 5 reviews · Confidence 34/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 84$165 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall70Durability97Comfort90Cushioning84Value68Appearance56Confidence34Buy it now
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Pros
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Comfort averages 4.8 out of 5 across those five reviewers, one of whom calls it the softest support shoe they have run in.
All five reviewers so far rate it 4 out of 5 or better overall.
Cons
Two of five reviewers call the ride firm, one saying it gets hard on the feet after a while.
It lists at $179.95, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
One of five reviewers describes it as slightly unstable.
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#110 ASICS
Novablast 670 Below average · 4 reviews · Confidence 30/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers who rate cushioning give it 5 out of 5.
Comfort 74 Cushioning 94Overall70Cushioning94Comfort74Value73Durability66Appearance60Confidence30Pros
Both reviewers who rate cushioning give it 5 out of 5.
One reviewer says it feels great and pushes you forward.
The Novablast 3, 4 and 5 all score in the high nineties, on 149 reviews between them.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the three reviews so far, at 3.0 out of 5.
One reviewer, who also owns the Novablast 4 and 5, says those lose their bounce quickly.
Both reviewers who rate value give it 3 out of 5.
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#111 Nike
Zoom Vomero 569 Below average · 2 reviews · Confidence 76/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 67 Cushioning 77$90 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall69Appearance80Cushioning77Comfort67Value62Durability58Confidence76Pros
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of two reviewers says it can feel like bricks during speed work.
Durability and value both average 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far, and looks 3.0.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#112 Nike
Zoom Rival Fly69 Below average · 1 review · Confidence 38/100
Racing · Neutral · 8mm drop
The one reviewer so far calls it durable, eye-catching and comfortable, and rates it better than the Air Max they came from.
Comfort 68 Cushioning 69$75 $105 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall69Appearance87Cushioning69Value69Comfort68Durability64Confidence38Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it durable, eye-catching and comfortable, and rates it better than the Air Max they came from.
It lists at $105, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Cons
The design dates to 2019.
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#113 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v569 Below average · 4 reviews · Confidence 30/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.2 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
Light at 6.2 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
Comfort 81 Cushioning 76$140 $265 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall69Comfort81Cushioning76Appearance76Durability73Value64Confidence30Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 6.2 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
One of four reviewers uses it as an uptempo long run shoe, saying it locks into a pace and settles there.
Comfort and appearance both average 4.5 out of 5 across the four reviewers so far.
Cons
Two of four reviewers put it a touch below the top tier of racing shoes.
The v3 and v4 before it score 75 and 82 here, against 69 for this version.
One reviewer rates durability 2 out of 5, against 5s from the two others who rate it.
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#114 Saucony
Hurricane 2569 Below average · 1 review · Confidence 19/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 74 Cushioning 87$90 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall69Cushioning87Durability77Comfort74Value65Appearance62Confidence19Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
That reviewer rates durability and looks 3 out of 5.
The Hurricane 24 before it scores 75 and the Hurricane 26 after it 79 on two reviews, against 68 for this version.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#115 Nike
Air Zoom Pegasus 3968 Below average · 134 reviews · Confidence 99/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 10mm drop · 33mm stack
Ten reviewers say how far a pair lasts them, most landing between 300 and 500 miles.
Comfort 65 Cushioning 66$75 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:30 AM UTCOverall68Appearance99Value95Durability94Cushioning66Comfort65Confidence99Pros
Ten reviewers say how far a pair lasts them, most landing between 300 and 500 miles.
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to tempo work, and on road, track and trail.
Two reviewers who had lacing trouble and peeling outsole segments on earlier Pegasus versions say this one fixes both.
Cons
Four reviewers find it short on bounce for track work and racing, one preferring spikes for a cross country 5k.
Two reviewers get fewer miles out of it than out of earlier Pegasus versions, one watching the midsole bottom out at 200 miles while the upper and outsole are still intact.
Cushioning is the weakest of its categories at 4.2 out of 5, across a hundred and thirty-four reviewers.
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#116 New Balance
1080v1568 Below average · 6 reviews · Confidence 70/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, and cushioning 4.4.
Comfort 93 Cushioning 94Overall68Cushioning94Comfort93Durability74Appearance74Value54Confidence70Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, and cushioning 4.4.
One reviewer, buying their seventh pair of 1080s, calls it the same reliable shoe.
Light for the category at 9.0 oz in the men's and 7.1 oz in the women's.
Cons
Durability averages 3.7 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, with two of them marking it a 2.
Value averages 3.5 out of 5, the weakest of its categories.
The three versions before it score 97, 90 and 97 here, on twenty-five, twenty-seven and twenty-eight reviews.
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#117 Saucony
Ride 1868 Below average · 6 reviews · Confidence 69/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 8mm drop · 35mm stack
Durability averages 4.8 out of 5 across the five reviewers who rate it.
Comfort 60 Cushioning 75$76 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall68Value82Durability80Cushioning75Comfort60Appearance59Confidence69Pros
Durability averages 4.8 out of 5 across the five reviewers who rate it.
Value averages 4.6 out of 5, and one reviewer says nobody should be buying the Brooks Ghost while this exists for less money.
One of six reviewers uses it for recovery miles and still gets enough bounce out of it for pickups and intervals.
Cons
Looks are the weakest of its categories at 3.7 out of 5 across six reviewers.
Comfort averages 4.2 out of 5, below what the same reviewers give for durability and value.
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#118 Nike
Vomero Premium68 Below average · 1 review · Confidence 50/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
The one reviewer so far says it handles a wide range of paces, and likes it on pavement and harder surfaces.
Comfort 64 Cushioning 68Overall68Appearance81Cushioning68Durability65Comfort64Value60Confidence50Pros
The one reviewer so far says it handles a wide range of paces, and likes it on pavement and harder surfaces.
That reviewer, running 70 miles a week, rates its durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $230, far above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far calls it heavy.
That reviewer rates its looks 2 out of 5.
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#119 New Balance
FuelCell Propel v568 Below average · 1 review · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 4.8 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.5 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
Comfort 69 Cushioning 70$60 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall68Value76Cushioning70Appearance69Comfort69Durability66Confidence37Pros
Light at 8.5 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Earlier FuelCell Propel versions rate poorly here, the v4 at 46 on twelve reviews and the original at 48 on three.
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#120 adidas
Supernova Rise 368 Below average · 1 review · Confidence 7/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Comfort 70 Cushioning 69$60 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall68Durability74Appearance71Comfort70Cushioning69Value65Confidence7Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
The Supernova Rise 2 before it scores 70 on eight reviews, against 66 for this version.
The one reviewer so far rates durability and looks 3 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.