Most Durable Daily Trainers
The shoes for sale rated highest for durability by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
All daily trainers
115 shoes · page 1 of 5
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#1 Nike
Structure 2599 Exceptional Durability · 17 reviews · Confidence 96/100
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 99 Cushioning 87$92 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall99Durability99Value98Appearance97Cushioning87Comfort78Confidence96Pros
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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#2 Brooks
Ghost Max 299 Exceptional Durability · 14 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
Overall 99 Cushioning 98$125 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall99Durability99Comfort98Cushioning98Value97Appearance91Confidence94Pros
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
One reviewer names the cushioning and the built-in rocker for comfort on long runs.
Value rates 4.7 out of 5 across the same fourteen reviewers.
Cons
At an average of 10.3 oz it lands in the heavy weight band, and one reviewer calls it big and boxy.
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#3 Brooks
Ghost 1698 Exceptional Durability · 38 reviews · Confidence 98/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 12mm drop · 36mm stack
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Overall 98 Cushioning 88$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall98Durability98Comfort96Value93Cushioning88Appearance77Confidence98Pros
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Runners describe a middle-ground ride, neither too soft nor firm.
Reviewers find it comfortable for daily and marathon training miles.
Cons
Some reviewers find the toe box tighter than earlier Ghosts.
One reviewer calls the colorways ugly, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension.
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#4 Brooks
Glycerin 2298 Exceptional Durability · 4 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 39mm stack
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 98 Cushioning 97$90 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall98Comfort99Durability98Cushioning97Value84Appearance73Confidence91Pros
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
One of four reviewers, on a third pair of Glycerins, calls the ride firm and hard-wearing.
Ten of the last twelve Glycerin versions score 90 or better.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the four reviews so far, at 3.8 out of 5.
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#5 Brooks
Glycerin 2398 Exceptional Durability · 4 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 98 Cushioning 98$145 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall98Comfort99Durability98Cushioning98Appearance79Value76Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
One of four reviewers describes good cushioning without as much as max-cushion trainers carry.
Ten of the last twelve Glycerin versions score 90 or better.
Cons
It lists at $175, ten dollars above the Glycerin 22 it follows.
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#6 Brooks
Ghost Max 398 Exceptional Durability · 2 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Overall 98 Cushioning 96$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall98Durability98Cushioning96Comfort94Value87Appearance74Confidence87Buy 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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#7 Brooks
Ghost 1797 Exceptional Durability · 8 reviews · Confidence 92/100
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.
Overall 97 Cushioning 88$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall97Durability97Comfort95Cushioning88Value84Appearance71Confidence92Buy 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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#8 Brooks
Ghost 1897 Excellent Durability · 4 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Overall 97 Cushioning 90$124 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall97Durability97Comfort96Cushioning90Value83Appearance70Confidence88Buy 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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#9 Saucony
Triumph 2397 Exceptional Durability · 2 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
Overall 97 Cushioning 96$91 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall97Durability97Comfort96Cushioning96Value81Appearance73Confidence84Buy 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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#10 Brooks
Glycerin GTS 2397 Exceptional Durability · 5 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 97 Cushioning 84$165 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall97Durability97Comfort90Cushioning84Value68Appearance56Confidence82Buy 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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#11 Saucony
Triumph 2296 Excellent Durability · 21 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 10mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Overall 96 Cushioning 98$105 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall96Cushioning98Comfort98Durability96Value87Appearance83Confidence95Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Runners find the 40mm stack comfortable without feeling clunky at 10.1oz.
Cons
Reviewers rate it less favourably on value than most trainers.
Two of 21 reviewers reported an injury while running in it.
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#12 PUMA
Velocity NITRO 295 Excellent Durability · 18 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Overall 95 Cushioning 91$35 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall95Value99Appearance98Durability95Cushioning91Comfort91Confidence91Pros
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Reviewers use it for easy runs and faster workouts alike.
Durability rates 4.4 out of 5 across eighteen reviewers, and two expect to get 400 miles or more from a pair.
Cons
Three of eighteen reviewers describe the ride as firm with a moderate amount of cushioning.
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#13 HOKA
Bondi 995 Excellent Durability · 3 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
Overall 95 Cushioning 99Overall95Comfort99Cushioning99Durability95Value78Appearance69Confidence87Pros
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
The Bondi line has rated well across seven versions.
Reviewers single out the comfort and cushioning.
Cons
Reviewers rate value lower than comfort and cushioning.
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#14 Saucony
Triumph 2495 Excellent Durability · 2 reviews · Confidence 76/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Overall 95 Cushioning 96Overall95Cushioning96Durability95Comfort90Value80Appearance78Confidence76Pros
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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#15 Nike
Air Zoom Pegasus 3994 Excellent Durability · 134 reviews · Confidence 100/100
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.
Overall 94 Cushioning 66$75 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:30 AM UTCOverall94Appearance99Value95Durability94Cushioning66Comfort65Confidence100Pros
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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#16 adidas
Ultraboost 5x94 Excellent Durability · 5 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 10mm drop · 38mm stack
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 94 Cushioning 89$72 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall94Appearance95Durability94Value89Cushioning89Comfort76Confidence91Pros
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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#17 ASICS
Superblast 393 Excellent Durability · 2 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7mm drop
Both reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it an awesome everyday trainer.
Overall 93 Cushioning 99Overall93Cushioning99Comfort97Durability93Appearance85Value74Confidence66Pros
Both reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it an awesome everyday trainer.
Cons
It lists at $210, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and its two reviewers rate both durability and value 3.5 out of 5.
The original Superblast scores 100 on fifty reviews and the Superblast 2 98 on thirteen.
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#18 HOKA
Clifton 992 Very good Durability · 130 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 5mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Overall 92 Cushioning 99Overall92Comfort99Cushioning99Durability92Appearance91Value88Confidence100Pros
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Many find the forefoot roomier and comfier than the Clifton 8.
Reviewers call it the best-riding Clifton for daily easy miles.
Cons
Several reviewers report upper tearing and fast wear before expected mileage.
Some runners find it clunky and slow at faster paces.
Several reviewers call it expensive for how quickly it wears.
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#19 Nike
Vomero 1792 Very good Durability · 61 reviews · Confidence 98/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 10mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Overall 92 Cushioning 96$133 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall92Cushioning96Comfort94Durability92Appearance87Value72Confidence98Pros
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Several reviewers report the cushioning and outsole holding up past 300 miles, one at 500 with minimal sole wear.
Reviewers prefer the new foam to the earlier Vomero 16, which scores 91 on twenty-five reviews.
Cons
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
Two reviewers find the forefoot snug or the sizing odd.
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.
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#20 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2792 Very good Durability · 2 reviews · Confidence 85/100
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.
Overall 92 Cushioning 97$110 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall92Cushioning97Comfort96Durability92Appearance74Value67Confidence85Pros
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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#21 Brooks
Glycerin Max 292 Very good Durability · 3 reviews · Confidence 61/100
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.
Overall 92 Cushioning 94$189 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall92Cushioning94Comfort92Durability92Appearance76Value74Confidence61Buy 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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#22 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3291 Very good Durability · 3 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Stability
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
Overall 91 Cushioning 93$113 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall91Cushioning93Durability91Comfort90Appearance74Value65Confidence84Buy 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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#23 PUMA
MagMax Nitro91 Very good Durability · 2 reviews · Confidence 76/100
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.
Overall 91 Cushioning 94Overall91Value98Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort93Durability91Confidence76Pros
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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#24 Saucony
Endorphin Shift 390 Good Durability · 21 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 4mm drop
A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.
Overall 90 Cushioning 97$100 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning97Comfort93Value92Durability90Appearance70Confidence93Pros
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.
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.