Most Popular Running Shoes

Most Popular Running Shoes

We rank the most popular running shoes on the market among 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. Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
    Trainer Neutral
    8.1 171 reviews
    The most popular trainer on LetsRun. Rated lower than older Pegasus revisions. 1/3 of users love it, but about 1/5 strongly don't.
    10.2 oz. (men's), 8.5 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 33mm stack height
    $130 $70.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $77.97
    Nike 4 colors
    $130 $79.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $83.97
    Nike 5 colors
    $130 $84.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $85.97
    Nike 2 colors
    $130 $89.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $90.97
    Nike 4 colors
    $130 $91.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $94.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $97.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $98.97
    Nike 3 colors
    $130 $103.97
    Nike 2 colors
    $130 $104.97
    Nike 2 colors
    $130 $111.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $112.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130
    Nike 3 colors
    $139
    Running Warehouse 6 colors
    $140
    Nike 2 colors

  2. Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
    Trainer Neutral
    8.5 126 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

  3. HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
    Trainer Neutral
    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
    $144
    Running Warehouse 32 colors
    $159
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  4. Brooks Ghost 15
    Trainer Neutral
    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
    $140 $109
    Running Warehouse 14 colors
    $140 $109.95
    Brooks 50 colors
    Holabird Sports 41 colors
    $140 $119.95
    Brooks 3 colors
    Holabird Sports 2 colors

  5. ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25
    Trainer Neutral
    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
    $160 $119
    Running Warehouse 7 colors

  6. Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    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
    $170 $89
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $170 $119
    Running Warehouse 13 colors

  7. On Cloudmonster
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 67 reviews
    With top ratings on cushioning and appearance, this shoe is well-liked by reviewers, except for its high price tag.
    10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 34mm stack height
    $170 $134.95
    Holabird Sports 2 colors
    $169
    Running Warehouse 3 colors
    $169.99
    Holabird Sports 15 colors

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

  9. Brooks Ghost 14
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 63 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 $28
    Zappos 2 colors
    $160 $70
    Zappos 2 colors

  10. HOKA ONE ONE Mach 5
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 60 reviews
    A popular HOKA shoe that gets great marks in fit, comfort, cushioning, and appearance with lower marks in durability.
    8 oz. (men's), 7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 30mm stack height
    $140 $97
    Running Warehouse 1 color