Most Durable Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for durability by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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157 shoes · page 1 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 9.
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#1 Nike
Structure 2598 98 Exceptional 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 98 Cushioning 79$60 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall98Durability98Value96Appearance91Cushioning79Comfort74Confidence96Pros
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 1697 97 Excellent Excellent Durability · 38 reviews · Confidence 99/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 36mm stack · 12mm drop
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Overall 97 Cushioning 81$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall97Durability97Comfort90Value88Cushioning81Appearance77Confidence99Pros
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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#3 Brooks
Ghost Max 297 97 Excellent Excellent Durability · 15 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
Overall 97 Cushioning 94Overall97Durability97Comfort96Cushioning94Value92Appearance86Confidence95Pros
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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#4 ASICS
Superblast 296 96 Excellent Excellent Durability · 14 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 7mm drop
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
Overall 96 Cushioning 99Overall96Cushioning99Comfort98Durability96Appearance92Value90Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
High-mileage reviewers make it their everyday trainer and rate comfort top marks.
Cons
One reviewer says the upper loosens before the midsole wears out.
At $200 list it sits above most speed-day trainers, and value is its lowest-rated dimension.
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#5 Brooks
Glycerin 2394 94 Excellent Excellent Durability · 4 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 94 Cushioning 93$149 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall94Comfort97Durability94Cushioning93Appearance77Value75Confidence89Buy 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 HOKA
Rocket X 293 93 Very good Very good Durability · 18 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 37mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers report durability holding up well past 100 miles.
Overall 93 Cushioning 89Overall93Durability93Comfort90Cushioning89Value87Appearance78Confidence93Pros
Reviewers report durability holding up well past 100 miles.
Runners use it from 5k races to marathons and tempo workouts.
At 7.5 oz on a 37mm heel stack.
Cons
At 7.5 oz it is heavier than most carbon-plated racers.
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#7 Brooks
Ghost 1793 93 Excellent Excellent Durability · 8 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 37mm stack · 10mm drop
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
Overall 93 Cushioning 82$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall93Durability93Comfort90Cushioning82Value81Appearance73Confidence91Buy 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
Glycerin 2293 93 Excellent Excellent Durability · 4 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 39mm stack · 10mm drop
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 93 Cushioning 91$90 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall93Comfort97Durability93Cushioning91Value80Appearance72Confidence90Pros
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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#9 Brooks
Glycerin GTS 2393 93 Excellent Excellent Durability · 5 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 11.0 oz (men's)
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 93 Cushioning 78$165 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall93Durability93Comfort84Cushioning78Value70Appearance59Confidence85Buy 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 for sale.
One of five reviewers describes it as slightly unstable.
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#10 Brooks
Ghost Max 393 93 Excellent Excellent Durability · 2 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.0 oz (women's)
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Overall 93 Cushioning 89$105 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:34 AM UTCOverall93Durability93Cushioning89Comfort87Value83Appearance74Confidence85Pros
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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#11 Brooks
Ghost 1892 92 Very good Very good Durability · 5 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.7 oz · 36mm stack · 10mm drop
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Overall 92 Cushioning 80$135 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall92Durability92Comfort86Cushioning80Value76Appearance72Confidence90Buy 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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#12 Saucony
Triumph 2391 91 Very good Very good 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 91 Cushioning 89$77 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall91Durability91Comfort89Cushioning89Value79Appearance73Confidence84Buy 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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#13 Saucony
Triumph 2290 90 Very good Very good Durability · 21 reviews · Confidence 96/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 40mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Overall 90 Cushioning 94$105 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning94Comfort93Durability90Value82Appearance80Confidence96Pros
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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#14 Nike
Air Zoom Pegasus 3989 89 Good Good Durability · 134 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 33mm stack · 10mm drop
Ten reviewers say how far a pair lasts them, most landing between 300 and 500 miles.
Overall 89 Cushioning 63$75 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:30 AM UTCOverall89Appearance97Value90Durability89Comfort66Cushioning63Confidence100Pros
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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#15 adidas
Ultraboost 5x89 89 Good Good Durability · 5 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 38mm stack · 10mm drop
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 89 Cushioning 81$75 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall89Appearance90Durability89Value85Cushioning81Comfort73Confidence91Pros
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 for sale.
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#16 HOKA
Bondi 989 89 Good Good Durability · 4 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
Overall 89 Cushioning 98Overall89Cushioning98Comfort98Durability89Value77Appearance70Confidence85Buy it now
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Pros
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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#17 Saucony
Triumph 2489 89 Good Good Durability · 2 reviews · Confidence 78/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.6 oz (women's)
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Overall 89 Cushioning 90$167 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:34 AM UTCOverall89Cushioning90Durability89Comfort83Value77Appearance77Confidence78Buy it now
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Pros
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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#18 PUMA
Velocity NITRO 288 88 Good Good Durability · 18 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 34mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Overall 88 Cushioning 83$60 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall88Value98Appearance93Durability88Cushioning83Comfort83Confidence90Pros
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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#19 ASICS
Superblast 388 88 Good Good Durability · 3 reviews · Confidence 67/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 45mm stack · 8mm drop
Both reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it an awesome everyday trainer.
Overall 88 Cushioning 98Overall88Cushioning98Comfort93Durability88Appearance83Value75Confidence67Pros
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 for 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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#20 HOKA
Clifton 987 87 Good Good Durability · 130 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 40mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Overall 87 Cushioning 98$170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:30 AM UTCOverall87Comfort99Cushioning98Durability87Appearance87Value83Confidence100Pros
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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#21 Nike
Vomero 1787 87 Good Good Durability · 61 reviews · Confidence 99/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 39mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Overall 87 Cushioning 89$120 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning89Durability87Comfort87Appearance82Value73Confidence99Pros
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 for 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 for sale.
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#22 Brooks
Glycerin Max 287 87 Good Good Durability · 3 reviews · Confidence 61/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.5 oz · 45mm stack · 6mm drop
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 87 Cushioning 88$148 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning88Durability87Comfort85Appearance75Value73Confidence61Buy 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 for sale.
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#23 Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 2486 86 Good Good Durability · 16 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Comfort and cushioning both average about 4.4 out of 5 across the sixteen reviews so far.
Overall 86 Cushioning 83$120 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall86Durability86Cushioning83Comfort81Appearance79Value78Confidence94Pros
Comfort and cushioning both average about 4.4 out of 5 across the sixteen reviews so far.
Two long-time Adrenaline runners say the fit and feel stay consistent year to year.
Two reviewers value the steady, supportive feel.
Cons
Two reviewers report the toe upper wearing through or a shorter life than they remember, and durability is the weakest dimension at 3.9 out of 5.
The Adrenaline GTS 23 before it scores 97 on sixty reviews.
It lists at $140, though one reviewer says they are now pushing $175 and calls that insane.
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#24 adidas
adizero Adios Pro Evo 286 86 Good Good Durability · 1 review · Confidence 80/100
Racing · Neutral · 3mm drop
The one reviewer so far rates cushioning and durability 5 out of 5 and says his feet feel good in it.
Overall 86 Cushioning 78Overall86Durability86Appearance84Cushioning78Value74Comfort69Confidence80Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates cushioning and durability 5 out of 5 and says his feet feel good in it.
Cons
The same reviewer found the toe box too tight and got blisters on his big toe, with half a size up running large.
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.