Most Comfortable Daily Trainers
The shoes for sale rated highest for comfort by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
All daily trainers
115 shoes · page 3 of 5
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#49 Altra
Experience Flow 387 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 26/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for cushioning.
Overall 87 Cushioning 85$135 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall87Comfort87Cushioning85Value71Durability68Appearance62Confidence26Buy 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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#50 ASICS
GlideRide Max 287 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 25/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The GlideRide Max before it scores 90 on six reviews.
Overall 87 Cushioning 86Overall87Comfort87Cushioning86Durability75Appearance70Value70Confidence25Pros
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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#51 New Balance
1080 v386 Good Comfort · 10 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 8mm drop · 30mm stack
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
Overall 86 Cushioning 94Overall86Cushioning94Comfort86Appearance72Durability66Value54Confidence85Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
One reviewer prefers it to the version that followed.
Cons
Durability averages 3.6 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and two reviewers report the forefoot wearing out or the mesh tearing early.
Four of the ten reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
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#52 Saucony
Kinvara 1686 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Overall 86 Cushioning 79$120 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall86Value95Appearance89Comfort86Cushioning79Durability53Confidence79Pros
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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#53 Mizuno
Wave Rider 2985 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Overall 85 Cushioning 91Overall85Cushioning91Comfort85Durability84Value82Appearance74Confidence81Pros
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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#54 On
Cloudmonster 385 Good Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 78/100
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.
Overall 85 Cushioning 87$170 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall85Appearance96Cushioning87Comfort85Durability80Value59Confidence78Buy 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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#55 HOKA
Arahi 885 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 46/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Overall 85 Cushioning 95Overall85Cushioning95Comfort85Durability76Value70Appearance60Confidence46Pros
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Arahi 6 scores 91 on thirty-eight reviews, well clear of every other version in the line including this one.
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#56 HOKA
Skyward X 285 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 38/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 85 Cushioning 94Overall85Cushioning94Comfort85Durability75Appearance71Value66Confidence38Pros
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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#57 Salomon
Aero Glide 485 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 22/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it light for its class, with great shock absorption and energy return.
Overall 85 Cushioning 86Overall85Appearance90Cushioning86Durability85Comfort85Value75Confidence22Pros
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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#58 Brooks
Addiction 1584 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 29/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, and 5 for comfort and value.
Overall 84 Cushioning 78Overall84Comfort84Value78Cushioning78Durability75Appearance56Confidence29Pros
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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#59 PUMA
Velocity Nitro 483 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 35/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
Overall 83 Cushioning 88$98 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall83Value96Appearance88Durability88Cushioning88Comfort83Confidence35Pros
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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#60 On
Cloudsurfer Max82 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 66/100
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.
Overall 82 Cushioning 87Overall82Appearance95Cushioning87Durability84Comfort82Value67Confidence66Pros
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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#61 Brooks
Hyperion 382 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 82 Cushioning 77$84 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall82Comfort82Durability79Cushioning77Value75Appearance66Confidence37Buy 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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#62 HOKA
Skyward X81 Good Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 58/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 49mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and easy recovery miles.
Overall 81 Cushioning 95Overall81Cushioning95Durability84Comfort81Appearance75Value64Confidence58Pros
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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#63 HOKA
Rincon 480 Decent Comfort · 6 reviews · Confidence 76/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz
At 8.3 oz, light for a daily trainer.
Overall 80 Cushioning 93Overall80Cushioning93Value83Comfort80Appearance78Durability72Confidence76Pros
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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#64 Saucony
Hurricane 2680 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 33/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
Overall 80 Cushioning 87Overall80Cushioning87Durability87Comfort80Value72Appearance65Confidence33Pros
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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#65 PUMA
Magnify Nitro 380 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 26/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 80 Cushioning 95Overall80Cushioning95Durability81Comfort80Value77Appearance72Confidence26Pros
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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#66 Brooks
Addiction GTS 1579 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 57/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers describes it as supportive without feeling heavy.
Overall 79 Cushioning 80$136 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall79Cushioning80Durability80Comfort79Value72Appearance66Confidence57Buy 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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#67 Nike
Structure 2578 Decent Comfort · 17 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across seventeen reviewers at 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer 400 miles in reports little wear.
Overall 78 Cushioning 87$92 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall78Durability99Value98Appearance97Cushioning87Comfort78Confidence85Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across seventeen reviewers at 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer 400 miles in reports little wear.
One reviewer describes a higher stack of softer, springier foam than any previous Structure.
Value also rates 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it one of the best trainers on the market for the money.
Cons
Two of seventeen reviewers find it stiff or clunky for faster tempo work.
One reviewer found the forefoot air pocket made the toes curl until it flattened out.
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#68 On
Cloudsurfer Next78 Decent Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 72/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 6mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe the cushioning as soft but structured, and comfortable.
Overall 78 Cushioning 79$120 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall78Appearance88Cushioning79Comfort78Durability68Value54Confidence72Pros
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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#69 New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1577 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 56/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
8.7 oz alongside a 38mm heel stack is light for the cushioning.
Overall 77 Cushioning 83Overall77Value83Cushioning83Durability79Comfort77Appearance70Confidence56Pros
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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#70 adidas
Ultraboost 5x76 Decent Comfort · 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.
Overall 76 Cushioning 88$72 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall76Appearance95Durability94Value89Cushioning88Comfort76Confidence82Pros
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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#71 adidas
Hyperboost Edge76 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 67/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far praises the propulsion and cushioning and calls it incredibly responsive.
Overall 76 Cushioning 81Overall76Durability88Appearance83Cushioning81Comfort76Value76Confidence67Pros
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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#72 Nike
Structure Plus76 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 26/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Overall 76 Cushioning 83Overall76Appearance91Durability88Cushioning83Comfort76Value74Confidence26Buy 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.
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.