Best Value Running Shoes

Best Value Running Shoes

We rank the best value-for-the-dollar running shoes on the market 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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  1. Saucony Kinvara 13
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    9.1 31 reviews
    7.2 oz. (men's), 6.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 28mm stack height
    $120 $59.95
    Holabird Sports 1 color

  2. Puma Velocity NITRO 2
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 14 reviews
    9.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 34mm stack height
    $120 $99.95
    Holabird Sports 1 color

  3. adidas Adizero SL
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 14 reviews
    9 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 35mm stack height
    $120 $85.59
    Zappos 1 color
    $120 $86.16
    Zappos 1 color
    $120 $89
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $120 $90.29
    Zappos 1 color
    $120 $94.90
    Zappos 1 color
    $120 $104.86
    Zappos 1 color
    $119
    Running Warehouse 3 colors
    $119.95
    Zappos 1 color
    $120
    Zappos 1 color

  4. New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 38 reviews
    8 oz. (men's), 7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 31mm stack height
    $130 $49
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $130 $79.97
    Zappos 1 color
    $130 $83.19
    Zappos 1 color
    $130 $94
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $130 $101.38
    Zappos 2 colors
    $130 $105.17
    Zappos 2 colors

  5. Puma Deviate Nitro 2
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 22 reviews
    Everyday carbon-plated trainer rate highly for its durability, value, and strong performance on multiple surfaces.
    9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 37mm stack height
    $160
    Running Warehouse 6 colors
    $170
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  6. ASICS Novablast 3
    Trainer Neutral
    8.7 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
    $140 $99
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  7. Saucony Triumph 20
    Trainer Neutral
    8.7 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
    $160 $79
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $160 $99
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  8. Saucony Kinvara 14
    Trainer Neutral
    8.7 36 reviews
    A highly rated, popular, lightweight training shoe that can be used to go uptempo. Biggest complaint is its durability.
    7.3 oz. (men's), 7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 31mm stack height
    $120 $89
    Running Warehouse 16 colors
    $120 $89.95
    Holabird Sports 13 colors

  9. Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
    Trainer Stability
    8.6 8 reviews
    10.7 oz. (men's), 8.6 oz. (women's), moderate stability pronation, 39mm stack height
    $59
    Running Warehouse 2 colors

  10. Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
    Trainer Neutral
    8.6 126 reviews
    Nike's workhorse trainer, reviewers like its looks and give it above average ratings on comfort and cushioning, but not durability.
    9.4 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 33mm stack height
    $130 $77.97
    Nike 5 colors