Best Overall Training Shoes
Best Overall Training Shoes
We rank the best running shoes on the market by their overall quality and performance according to thousands of experienced runners.
Our rankings reflect the fair and accurate judgments of real runners by applying data science to thousands of verified shoe reviews. Our reviews are collected from the most knowledgeable and experienced runners in the world.
Click through to each shoe page below to view a full set of ratings, pros, cons, and written reviews for each shoe.
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9.2 37 reviews
The #1 ranked trainer as of Sept 2023, praised for its cushioning, comfort, energy return, and its high performance when running short or long, slow or fast.8.4 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 45mm stack height
9.2 70 reviews
Lightweight all-around training shoe highly rated on comfort, cushioning, durability, and value.9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 35mm stack height
9.0 34 reviews
Marketed as a long-distance trainer with maximum cushioning, this shoe receives strong overall marks and specific praise for its cushioning and comfort.11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 43mm stack height
9.0 50 reviews
ASICS' flagship stability shoe, this revision stands out for its high ratings on comfort and durability.10.7 oz. (men's), 9.3 oz. (women's), moderate stability pronation, 40mm stack height
8.9 89 reviews
Combining comfort and cushioning in a lightweight shoe, the Clifton 9 is reviewers’ favorite in the popular Clifton line.10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
8.9 66 reviews
The ASICS Novablast 3 is a popular all-around trainer that gets gets great marks in cushioning and value. Cam Levins and Deena Kastor both use this shoe for easy runs.8.7 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 41mm stack height
8.9 29 reviews
This shoe is well-rated and praised by reviewers for being a solid, all-around trainer. Sometimes on sale for under $100. Rated the #1 Saucony shoe as of Sept 2023.9.8 oz. (men's), 8.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 39mm stack height
8.8 68 reviews
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is a popular uptempo training shoe that can be used for racing.7.9 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 38mm stack height
8.8 68 reviews
The GEL-Nimbus 25 unbelievably ranks #1 in both comfort and cushioning as of September 2023, and gets praised for its durability.10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 42mm stack height
8.8 27 reviews
A highly rated Saucony trainer, this shoe gets great marks in comfort and cushioning but reviewers prefer the Triumph 20.9.8 oz. (men's), 8.8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height