Most Comfortable Running Shoes Under $100

Most Comfortable Running Shoes Under $100

We rank the most comfortable 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. Brooks Ghost 15
    Trainer Neutral
    9.2 61 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
    $170 $99.95
    Brooks 1 color
    Holabird Sports 1 color
    $170 $139
    Running Warehouse 23 colors
    $170 $139.95
    Holabird Sports 50 colors
    $170 $140
    Brooks 58 colors
    $169
    Running Warehouse 2 colors
    $169.95
    Holabird Sports 2 colors
    $170
    Brooks 3 colors

  2. HOKA ONE ONE Rincon 3
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    9.1 22 reviews
    Ranked in the top 10 for comfort this all-around shoe has some complaints about durability, but others swear it holds up.
    7.3 oz. (men's), 6.2 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 33mm stack height
    $99
    Running Warehouse 20 colors

  3. ASICS GEL-Nimbus 24
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 14 reviews
    10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 36mm stack height
    $160 $78
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  4. Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    9.0 50 reviews
    7.9 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 28mm stack height
    $180 $90.97
    Nike 5 colors
    $180 $97.97
    Nike 1 color
    $180 $98.97
    Nike 1 color
    $180 $104.97
    Nike 5 colors

  5. ASICS Novablast 3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 57 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 $95.95
    Holabird Sports 3 colors
    $140 $99
    Running Warehouse 22 colors

  6. New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v12
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 19 reviews
    10.1 oz. (men's), 8.3 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 34mm stack height
    $79
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $109
    Running Warehouse 17 colors

  7. Brooks Ghost 14
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 58 reviews
    A popular trainer that gets great marks in comfort and durability while still strong in cushioning. The Brooks Ghost 15 is ranked even higher.
    10 oz. (men's), 8.8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 36mm stack height
    $160 $89
    Running Warehouse 5 colors
    $160 $119.95
    Brooks 4 colors

  8. Saucony Triumph 20
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 25 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 $99
    Running Warehouse 5 colors

  9. New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 34 reviews
    8 oz. (men's), 7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 31mm stack height
    $130 $84
    Running Warehouse 2 colors
    $130 $99.95
    Holabird Sports 4 colors
    $129
    Running Warehouse 7 colors

  10. Nike Free RN 2018
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 3 reviews
    8.4 oz. (men's), 5.6 oz. (women's), neutral pronation
    $110 $69.97
    Nike 3 colors
    $110 $70.97
    Nike 1 color
    $110 $84.97
    Nike 1 color