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The Adidas EVO SL is one of the best all around daily trainer. From tempo runs to recovery runs and even longer workouts this shoe can do it all. It has a breathable mesh upper with an overall lightweight feel. Adidas’s Lightstrike Pro midsole provides a soft yet snappy feel underfoot aiding it to be such a versatile shoe. Coming in at $150 it is one of the best bang for your buck shoes out on the market.

The fresh on the market Ellipse might be New Balances answer to the Adidas EVO SL. Coming in at $145 this daily trainer provides great protection for easy miles. With the Fresh Foam X midsole it is much softer than some of its daily trainer counterparts. Underfoot, with a balanced rocker, the Ellipse is incredibly stable and even holds up under longer miles. Do not push the pace too much because with the soft midsole there is little energy return back into your stride.

This top of the line Nike was made with the purpose of maximum protection and maximum comfort. With 55mm of stack height and two large Air Zoom units creating the massive mid sole the Vomero Premium makes each stride less impactful on the legs. Take this on long runs and slow miles for a smooth and comfortable experience.

For those who want to fun fast and run far this is the best well rounded race shoe available. Always try multiple options for your race day show but this model achieves up to a 78% energy return rate. Its dual density mid sole comprised of FF Leap and FF Turbo foams with a full length carbon plate stuck in the middle the Sky Tokyo is one of the bounciest race days shoes with holding its cushion long into a race.