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On Cloudmonster
An all-around dependable daily trainer. It’s stiff and stable with a pretty aggressive rocker, making the Cloudmonster more enjoyable when you put a little speed into it – but not too much.
Saucony
Ride 17
The Saucony Ride 17 impresses with a good ground-feel, soft padding and good stability. Different layers of mesh guarantee a perfect mix of breathability and stability. Overall, a super reliable, well balanced, all-vegan daily trainer.
Saucony
Endorphin Speed 4
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 is an ultra lightweight, nylon plated running shoe that is great for faster training sessions. It features a very propulsive midsole and a breathable upper, as well as a slightly padded tongue and heel construction.
Saucony
Endorphin Pro 4
The Endorphin Pro 4 is an ultra lightweight trainer blending all the details you look for in a modern racing shoe: A carbon plated sole, minimum weight, lots of propulsion and a super breathable upper.
Nike
Vaporfly 3
An aggressive racer, made for PBs. It’s carbon plate in combination with the Zoom X foam pushes you towards the finish line. You can literally feel your heel kicking up. We only recommend it for midfoot/forefoot strikers. To use it’s full potential, you should aim for a pace faster than 4:20/km
Nike
Invincible 3
A really good daily trainer with very soft cushioning and lots of padding. The high-rebounding Zoom X Midsole even make these a contender for Strides and threshold runs. Only downside: There could be more support to prevent overpronation, especially for longer runs.
Hoka
Clifton 9
If you’re looking for a loyal daily trainer that works best for easy miles, the Clifton 9 is a good choice. It’s wide base provides good stability while the comfy cushioning makes sure your legs won’t get sore, even on a classic Sunday long run. For winter/rainy days, you might want to consider the GoreTex version.
Norda 001
All Around Functionality. Unbeatable on trails and great in the city, especially in winter. The expectations were high and they were even exceeded. Perfect companion for every trip because this shoe is great for hiking, trail running, morning city runs, and everything in between. Vibram and Megagrip guarantee unbeatable traction, even in muddy, steep terrain. It’s lightweight Dyneema Upper keeps your feet cool and little rainshowers out.
New Balance
SuperComp Elite v4
If you’ve loved the comfort of the v3, you’ll love the v4 even more. Added stability, increased propulsion, a proper tongue and a more structured upper that doesn’t shift and relax throughout the run. You might even forget that you’re wearing them.
New Balance
SuperComp Elite v3
A fast trainer that also works great for intervals and long runs. Not as aggressive as others, but a very smooth, responsive ride. The carbon sole and FuelCell foam provide a good energy return, while the knit upper makes sure you’re feet stay cool in the heat of the race.
New Balance
SuperComp Trainer v2
This trainer is situated somewhere in between racing and daily running. It’s comfortable, bouncy propulsion is great for longer distances especially. With a stack height of 40mm, the midsole guarantees a good amount of cushioning to help prevent injuries in intense training sessions…
New Balance
Fresh Foam X 1080v13
Arguably the best 1080 ever. The Fresh Foam midsole, it’s multi layer mesh upper, the padded tongue and the heel tab make these a true delight to run in. Perfect for cozy kilometers with some responsiveness. A surprisingly good ground feel for such a comfortable daily runner.