Best Daily Training running shoes
Daily trainers are the workhorses of any running rotation. These versatile shoes are built to handle the bulk of your weekly mileage, from easy recovery jogs to moderate tempo efforts. They strike a balance between cushioning, durability, and weight that lets you log mile after comfortable mile without breaking down your body or your wallet. A great daily trainer should feel invisible on your foot — supportive enough to protect you over long distances, responsive enough to pick up the pace when you want to, and durable enough to last 400-plus miles. Whether you are training for your first 5K or your tenth marathon, a reliable daily trainer is the foundation every runner needs.

Brooks
Ghost 18
$140
9.5 oz
10mm
37mm

Hoka
Clifton 10
$150
9.5 oz
8mm
42mm

Nike
Pegasus 42
$145
9.5 oz
10mm
33mm

Nike
Vomero 18
$160
9.5 oz
10mm
37mm

Asics
Novablast 5
$140
9.5 oz
8mm
42mm

Asics
Gel-Cumulus 27
$140
9.5 oz
8mm
38mm

Saucony
Ride 18
$140
9.5 oz
8mm
35mm

New Balance
Fresh Foam X 1080v15
$165
9.5 oz
6mm
38mm

Hoka
Mach 7
$145
9.5 oz
5mm
35mm

Puma
Velocity Nitro 3
$120
9.5 oz
10mm
36mm

On
Cloudmonster 3
$170
9.5 oz
6mm
38mm

Mizuno
Wave Rider 29
$140
9.5 oz
12mm
32mm

Adidas
Supernova Rise 2
$140
9.5 oz
10mm
36mm
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