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Daily trainer
New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos v1
Extremely soft everyday running shoe with fun, bouncy race foam
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Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA & PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Max comfort
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Top pick for bigger runners who want a comfortable and bouncy ride
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Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
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Max comfort
New Balance More v5
Top pick for soft and bouncy comfort with a touch of stability
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Price
$155
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Mild Stability
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Daily trainer
Adidas Adizero SL2
Top do-it-all shoe of 2024. Soft and bouncy daily trainer with a fun ride
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Price
$130
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
New Balance FuelCell Propel v5
Everyday running shoe that offers fun and comfort
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Price
$120
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Bio EVA
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14
Top pick for runners who want a versatile shoe with a cushioned, stable and smooth ride
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
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Daily trainer
Saucony Triumph 22
Cushioned daily trainer with bulky construction and flat-feeling forefoot
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.1
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
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Race day
Salomon S/Lab Spectur
Comfort-oriented racing shoe designed for 4 hour marathon runners
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Price
$220
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
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Max comfort
Hoka Skyward X
Highly cushioned training shoe designed to blend comfort and speed
Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA/EVA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
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Max comfort
Crocs Recovery Slide
Cushioned recovery slide for comfort after hard workouts
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Price
$50
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Mild Stability
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Daily trainer
Hylo Impact
Soft and bouncy daily trainer from environmentally-conscious brand
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
Bio-EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
On Cloudmonster Hyper
Versatile training shoe for fast workouts and everyday miles. Top pick for marathon training
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Price
$220
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend, PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.4
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
New Balance Rebel v4
Lightweight trainer for everyday miles and speed workouts
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
80% EVA, 20% PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
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Daily trainer
Craft Pacer
Lightweight everyday running shoe with a fast and stable ride
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Price
$135
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded TPE
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
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Speed trainer
TYR Valkyrie Speedworks
Bouncy speed training shoe designed with extra support for bigger runners
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Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Beaded PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
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Daily trainer
Hoka Mach 6
Top pick for fast workouts and fun everyday miles
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris
Aggressive and lightweight racing shoe for fast PR attempts. More aggressive feel than Edge Paris
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.4
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris
Aggressive and lightweight racing shoe for fast PR attempts. Slightly more cushioned feel than the Sky Paris
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Speed trainer
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
Long distance training shoe designed for fast workouts and everyday miles
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Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Soft and cushioned racing shoe with forgiving ride. Top pick of 2024
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Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Max comfort
On Cloudmonster 2
Cushioned everyday running shoe with a fun and supportive ride
Price
$179
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Race day
New Balance SC Elite v4
Carbon plated marathon racer with stable and highly cushioned ride
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Saucony Guide 17
Stability shoe with moderate drop and firm, rockered ride
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Stability
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Race day
Diadora Gara
Fast and comfortable marathon racer with aggressive toe off
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Price
$300
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14
Durable everyday running shoe with a firm ride. We do not recommend this shoe
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Hoka Cielo X-1
Fast marathon racer with bouncy and cushioned ride
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Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Puma Velocity Nitro 3
Durable everyday running shoe with firm and fast ride
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPU, EVA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4
Firm race day shoe for shorter distances
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA/TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Max comfort
Under Armour Infinite Elite
Max cushion shoe with a firmer ride
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded-EVA
Weight (oz)
11.6
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
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Daily trainer
Hoka Arahi 7
Stability shoe with cushioned and smooth ride
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Stability
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Speed trainer
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
Speed training shoe with unique foam geometry and propulsive ride
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
1
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
Bouncy marathon racing shoe designed for forefoot strikers
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
2
Support
Neutral
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Max comfort
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26
Max-cushioned cruiser with comfortable upper and soft, relaxed ride
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Nike Alphafly Next% 3
Marathon racer with fast and aggressive ride
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Price
$285
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Saucony Ride 17
Durability-oriented everyday running shoe with cushioned ride
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded TPU
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Saucony Omni 22
Cushioned stability shoe with firm and smooth ride
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
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Race day
TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon
Fast marathon racing shoe designed with extra support for bigger runners
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Beaded PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
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Race day
Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
Marathon racing shoe with firm ride and low drop
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA/EVA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
2
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Asics Novablast 4
Comfortable everyday running shoe great for long runs and relaxed miles. Top pick of 2024
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Adidas Supernova Rise
Comfortable everyday running shoe with a cushioned and peppy ride
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
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Max comfort
On Cloudeclipse
Max cushioned cruiser with firm and smooth ride
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Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Olefin
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Max comfort
Topo Atmos
Comfort-oriented max cushion shoe with low drop and smooth ride
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
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Daily trainer
Nike Zoom Structure 25
Cushioned stability shoe with a peppy ride. Top pick for bigger runners
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Stability
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Max comfort
New Balance 1080v13
Pillow-soft cruiser perfect for relaxed miles
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Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Nike Vomero 17
Durable everyday running shoe with a peppy and cushioned ride. Top deal
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Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
New Balance Vongo v6
Stability trainer with a soft and comfortable ride
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Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Stability
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Max comfort
Brooks Ghost Max
Rockered max cushioned cruiser for relaxed miles. Top pick for walking
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Trail Running
Nike Ultrafly
Plated trail racer with a cushioned and energetic ride
Price
$260
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
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Trail Running
Craft Nordlite Ultra
Road/trail hybrid with a cushioned and responsive ride
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
On Cloudstratus 3
Rockered everyday running shoe with stable and firm ride
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Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Olefin
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
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Speed trainer
Saucony Kinvara Pro
Versatile long distance training shoe with firm, cushioned ride. Top pick for bigger runners
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Max comfort
Nike InfinityRN 4
Comfortable cruiser for relaxed miles and recovery days
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Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Blend
Weight (oz)
11.1
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
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Race day
On Cloudboom Echo 3
Super shoe with moderate stack and low-profile feel
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Price
$290
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
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Speed trainer
Hoka Mach X
Versatile distance training shoe with smooth and bouncy ride
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Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA, PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
Cushioned stability trainer with comfortable ride
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.1
Drop (mm)
12
Support
Stability
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Daily trainer
ASICS Gel-Kayano 30
Max-cushioned stability shoe for comfort
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Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.7
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Stability
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Daily trainer
Altra Paradigm 7
Zero drop stability shoe with cushioned ride
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.4
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Stability
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Race day
Hoka Cielo Road
Non-plated workout shoe and 5k racer with fast and snappy ride
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
3
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Puma Magnify Nitro 2
Max-cushioned non-plated shoe with soft ride
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
10.1
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
New Balance SC Trainer v2
Versatile training shoe with soft and cushioned ride. Top pick for long runs
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Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Speed trainer
Adidas Boston 12
Fast marathon training shoe with cushioned and propulsive ride
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Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
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Max comfort
Saucony Triumph 21
Durable max cushioned trainer with bouncy and protective ride
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded TPU
Weight (oz)
9.8
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Altra Torin 7
Zero-drop daily trainer with smooth and cushioned ride
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.8
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
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Trail Running
New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3
Max cushion trail shoe for cruising over mild terrain
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.4
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
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Trail Running
Hoka Tecton X 2
Dual-plated trail shoe for fast races to ultras
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Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.8
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Nike Pegasus 40
Simple everyday running shoe with versatile use and clean styling
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Price
$130
Plated?
No
Foam
TPE
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Nike Vaporfly Next% 3
Fast racing shoe with lightweight feel and bouncy ride
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
On Cloudsurfer
Plush daily trainer with computer-optimized CloudTec Phase pods
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Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Olefin
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Hoka Rocket X2
Carbon-plated race shoe with soft foam and smooth, rolling ride. Top pick for fast half marathons
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Trail Running
Speedland GS:TAM
Super trail racer with dual-density max stack of bouncy foam
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Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.7
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Saucony Freedom Crossport
Running–gym shoe hybrid with super foam and planted feel
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Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Mild Stability
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Race day
Saucony Sinister
Racing flat with lightweight construction and minimalist feel
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Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
4.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Max comfort
Puma ForeverRUN Nitro
Light stability trainer with a cushioned ride
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
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Race day
Saucony Endorphin Elite
Plated marathon racer with supercritical PEBA and aggressive rocker
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Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Hoka Clifton 9
Cushioned everyday shoe designed for walking and light running
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
8.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Max comfort
Nike Invincible 3
Max-cushioned cruiser with bouncy super foam
Price
$180
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
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Max comfort
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25
Max-cushioned cruiser with plush ride and roomy upper
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Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Saucony Axon 3
Affordable trainer with ample cushioning and versatile ride
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Price
$100
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
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Speed trainer
Topo Athletic Cyclone 2
Lightweight speed training shoe with minimal feel, bouncy ride and roomy toe-box
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Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Speed trainer
Brooks Hyperion Max
Plate-free workout shoe with firm and aggressive ride
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Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Saucony Echelon 9
Max-cushioned, ortho-friendly trainer with comfortable ride
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Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Atreyu Daily Trainer
Simple everyday running shoe from Austin-based startup
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Price
$110
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Trail Running
Altra Lone Peak 7
Legendary zero drop trail shoe for moderate terrain
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Tracksmith Eliot Runner
Peppy daily trainer with dual-foam Pebax midsole
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Price
$198
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
ASICS Superblast
Max cushioned dual-foam trainer that excels at marathon paced efforts
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Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Supercritical Nylon
Weight (oz)
8.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Speed trainer
Puma Deviate Nitro 2
Distance training shoe with bouncy ride and grippy rubber outsole. Top pick for a do-it-all shoe
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Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
More
Max comfort
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4
Max-cushioned shoe with plush ride for easy miles
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Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
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Trail Running
Saucony Endorphin Edge
Super trail shoe with slotted carbon plate and bouncy ride
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Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Speed trainer
Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
Nylon plated trainer with big rocker and bouncy ride
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Price
$120
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3
Rockered racing shoe with bouncy and stable ride. Our top pick for recreational runners
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Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Saucony Tempus
Fun everyday running shoe with bouncy foam and smooth ride. Top pick for runners who need stability
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Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
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Daily trainer
Hoka Mach 5
Lightweight everyday running shoe with comfortable and versatile ride
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3
Fast marathon shoe with stable, bouncy ride. Top pick for sub-4 marathoners and bigger runners
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
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Race day
Nike ZoomX Streakfly
5k and 10k road racer with partial carbon plate
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Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Atreyu Base Model
Budget-friendly trainer with minimalist stack and rubber-free outsole
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Price
$85
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
5.9
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
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Daily trainer
Hoka Rincon 3
Lightweight trainer with smooth and fast ride
Price
$125
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
7.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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