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The Best Daily Running Shoes 2025 | Our top picks from Nike, Adidas Saucony, Hoka and more
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The daily running shoe market has seen some big improvements over the past few years. From versatile non-plated shoes to performance options you can use for everything from easy runs to race day, and we've tested most of them.
In this video, we pick our favourites, covering plated and non-plated shoes, the best for cushioning, and great value options that won't break the bank.
Let us know if we've missed anything in the comments.
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00:00 - Intro
Best non-plated running shoes
01:26 - Adidas Adizero EVO SL
03:19 - Hoka Mach 6
04:12 - New Balance Rebel V4
04:50 - Asics Superblast 2
Best plated running shoes
07:01 - Hoka Mach X2
08:16 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
09:04 - Nike Zoom Fly 6
09:40 - Mizuno Neo Vista
Best cushioned daily shoes
11:00 - Nke Vomero 18
12:10 - On Cloudsurfer 2
13:05 - Asics Novablast 5
14:05 - New Balance 1080v14
Best Value Daily Shoes
15:50 - Puma Velocity Nitro 3
17:30 - Asics Novablast 5
18:20 - Nike Pegasus 41
18:50 - Saucony Ride 18
19:25 - Adidas Adizero EVO SL
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