Lightweight and fast-ish dailytrainer

Really depends on what type of shoe you are looking for. The Kinvara is always lightweight and no nonsense, easy to find below 100$. I have the Speed 2’s as well which are easier to find for around 100 compared to the 3’s. Less lightweight but a stable daily trainer is the Pegasus, easily found for 70-100$.

The Kinvaras has become my daily trainer and race show for 10k and longer. Love it.

Kinvaras are the best

I know the Boston's have gotten a bad rap in years passed, but I loved the 10s and was able to find them for $85USD. Haven't tried the 11 yet but Adidas consistently marks things down to near nothing.

A shoe that's 'good' at everything but not necessarily 'great' at any specific use. A sort of set it and forget it

Adidas adios 6 are good I think

Asics Evoride

Maybe Reebok Floatride Energy 4 or Puma Velocity nitro even if they are not so lightweight but usually you can find them cheap.

I think the boring answer is Nike Pegs, now on 39. They are stalwarts of light-ish fast-ish training worthy shoes? Get 'em on the world wide web. Nowadays I consider almost every shoe light.

Any shoe with Xfoam (Nike) or Boost foam are the only options

Atreyu or Kinvara.

Asics glideride3….

light and cushioned… did all my junk miles in it

I second this. I don’t know how everyone trains in all these ridiculous marshmallow shoes. The Bostons and the Adios have more of a stiffer, old school feel while still taking advantage of some of the recent tech.

I agree that if you want a kind of "do it all" shoe you could go with the Boston 10's. A shoe you can turn to for most types of workouts.

If you want something a little quicker the Adios 6 are a great lightweight flat style shoe. I have used them for races half-marathon and under with great success. For those that like lighter shoes as their daily trainer this could work for you.

Both shoes can usually be found for $100 or less at the moment since the new models have been released.

Kinvaras are good, but if you can get the Endorphin speed 1/2 at the same price I'd rather get those I think - they take better care of your feet!

The ES2s are wildly popular and can easily be purchased for less than $100 anywhere in the world. Kinvaras are a classic fav too.

The pegs are great for sure but are a tad heavy in comparison though the 39s are the best in years since the 36s.

Another suggestion not here yet: Rebel 2s. Those are my fav. Lots of pop, very light.

Ravenna (now Launch GTS) if you want a little support. It's cheap, fairly light, and has a simple forward-feeling ride that makes it fun for faster stuff. Been my favorite shoe for years, always surprised by how little attention it gets.

Asics Dynablast — called "affordable" version of Novablast, $99 here in the US.

Absolutely: Rebel 2s. Those are my fav. Lots of pop, very light. Try a pair you want buy the Kinvaras

Boston 10s feel responsive and light on foot. Don’t know how heavy they actually are but you can definitely rip in them.

I use the streak lt 4 as a daily trainer and it meets the characteristics op asked for.

Adidas Adios 7 are excellent shoes. Light weight and snappy.