Daily Trainer reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 160 Reddit reviews across 4 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Daily Trainer brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/RunningShoeGeeks, r/running, r/triathlon. Top-rated brands include Asics (4.2/5), Saucony (4.3/5), New Balance (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews160
Subreddits4
Posts41
Brands17
Products99
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#1
Asics
4.2
(44)
"Doubling down on everyone's recommendations for Asics Superblast 2s."
"Delivers a bouncy, energetic ride with plenty of cushioning."
"The Novablast is extremely versatile and is probably ASICS best daily trainer -- you can go slow, you can go fast, you can go long, and they're very durable and fun to run in. You can't go wrong with them"
"Try them out they great imo"
"Good all round stability shoe, comfy in the gym and a good running shoe"
"If you can get your hands on them"
"Novablast 4, only downside is grip on wet pavement. But overall the shoe just eats up miles, perfect for training for marathon, people get 500 miles out of them."
"Boston 12 is great for forefoot strike at any pace and breathable."
"Can’t go wrong with Boston 12. My absolute favorite pair."
"Try to get Superblast 2!"
#2
Saucony
4.3
(30)
"The most durable neutral shoes I've run in the past two years are the Ride 17."
"Love the Ride 17. Durable for ages."
"Endorphin Speed + Endorphin Pro"
"Endorphin Speed + Endorphin Pro"
"I personally really like the Saucony Triumph."
"Is the answer."
"Seconded for the Triumph 20, at 560km rn with almost no tread wear."
"Fits that description quite well."
"Very comfortable and accommodating, yet nimble and light weight."
"Would be the Clousurfer I guess, New Balance 880 or 1080."
#3
New Balance
4.1
(28)
"If you can find them online discounted they would be my #1 recommendation."
"Can’t go wrong with a Novablast."
"I would imagine the NB5 are excellent as well."
"Probably the max cushioned shoe of the year! Extremely comfortable"
"Is the best shoe for slow runs in my opinion"
"Fits your description of what you like perfectly."
"Super versatile and comfortable."
"Might be what you are looking for."
"The NB4 would be a better all rounder trainer for daily miles."
"I've tried both nb4,5 and nimbus. I'd suggest go for any of these with closed eyes cuz it doesn't matter that much as long as you're not running somewhere extremely damp or snowy rest you'll be fine."
#4
Hoka
4.2
(11)
"Hokas are by far my favorite. Particularly the Rincon. Incredible shoe. Light weight and well cushioned."
"Rincons have been the best shoe I have ever ran in."
"Love both but using them differently."
"I'm really liking my SL2 and my Hoka Mach 6."
"Clifton 9 was also great but a bit too boring for me"
"I liked the Hoka Mach 5 as a versatile shoe."
"Hoka Clifton 9. Lower drop than most Asics."
"The Hoka Mach 6 are a great daily trainer."
"Hoka is the Clifton 9."
"Hoka Mach 6."
#5
Puma
4.1
(10)
"The puma velocity nitro 3 is my go to, and they fit your description perfectly."
"Highly recommend Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2."
"Switched to Puma Velocity Nitro 3 and Magmax. They’ve both been great."
"Daily trainer with excellent outsole with top notch grip."
"I decided between the saucony edorphins and puma magnify nitro and went with puma."
"The outgoing Puma Deviate Nitro 2 is sub 6mm."
"Puma Velocity Nitro 2."
"Puma ForeverRun."
"Puma Deviate Nitro 2, you don't need the plate in the Elite model."
"Is a good inexpensive plateless work horse for clocking in those miles."
#6
Adidas
4.3
(9)
"Adidas EVO SL + Adios 3"
"I would do Evo SL and Adios Pro 3."
"I would do Evo SL and Adios Pro 3."
"The Adidas SL2 is a good option to consider for daily/long runs."
"Maybe the sl2 or evo sl from adidas, i find them firm but stacked."
"The Supernova Rise is Adidas daily trainer."
"I wear the Adidas Ultraboost 5x at work and they’re quite comfortable, plus boost foam and continental rubber are known for durability."
"Adidas is the SL2."
"Adidas SL2, they seem to get a lot of praise."
#7
Brooks
4.0
(9)
"You may want to try and add in some fun with a tempo shoe like the Brooks Hyperion / Hyperion Max."
"Brooks ghost max."
"I just ordered Brooks Hyperion max on the Thanksgiving sale."
"Brooks Hyperion 2 GTS, Saucony Guide 17, New Balance 860 v14, Asics GT-2000, … They are medium cushioned stable trainers."
"Works well for easy days but really shines during speed work."
"Brooks has the Ghost 16."
"If you liked your Brooks Glycerins 20s, you could just get another pair."
"Great shoe and suits me fine as a 200lb runner."
"I would recommend the Glycerin GTS in exchange for the GT2000 because it has that stability but no hard pieces of plastic which are stiff."
#8
Nike
3.9
(7)
"Vomero basically stands for 'high volume trainer'."
"Vomero 18 is a great shoe for less, it’s not fast but it’s super comfy."
"Between those, get the rides. love mine."
"Nike is the Vomero 17."
"I'm a fan of the Nike Invincible."
"Pegasus 37: Imo probably the firmest but balances rebound and cushioning pretty well."
"The Pegasus Plus is the shoe you’re looking for."
#9
On
5.0
(2)
"They just released the cloudsurfer Next so that might be one to look out for too"
"They’re a really great daily trainer and I’m thinking about picking up a second pair."
#10
Altra
4.0
(2)
"Altra Escalante Racer (and Racer 2). 2E flatfooter with bunion here. Footshape toebox, zero drop, low stack with a forefoot/midfoot landing help to manage overpronation."
"For Altra it's the Rivera 4."
#11
Skechers
4.0
(2)
"Skechers forum 7+ is 4mm drop, medium stack height, lightweight, snappy & great all rounder."
"Skechers go run ride 8. I thought the 7’s were a bit more softer if you want more Cushion but I love the 8’s."
#12
Adios Pro 3
5.0
(1)
"Adiós Pro 3 - is a favoured all rounder."
#13
Mizuno
4.0
(1)
"The Mizuno Wave Rider 29 will have a 10mm drop and a crazy smooth transition."
#14
Topo
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking for something with a firmer cushion topo specter is a good option."
#15
Skyward
4.0
(1)
"Skyward X would also be a great option for daily."
#16
Atreyu
4.0
(1)
"One of my faves is Atreyu Daily 1.2 with 6mm drop."
#17
Boston
4.0
(1)
"Boston 12 are great but oriented towards faster paces."
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