Best Daily Trainers 2024

[@canadabear72]

I also love that SL2! Not as cushioned as other shoes, but it's light, responsive and feels fast and all at a great price!

[@KingdomArmor]

Love My Rebel purchased based on your recommendation. 344 miles on the shoe as of today and surely it keep delivering for a few hundred more miles. I like the versatility of the shoe in my training.

[@suranperera4620]

Good as a daily trainer and for some intervals/speed work?

[@theclassicalpost]

I absolutely love the Rebel v4. Been using it for six months and it has been fantastic.

[@kofuzi]

Glad to hear it’s been treating you well for so long!

[@kiteracer2497]

I got a pair and they had an annoying stability thing poking my foot on the medial side

[@readupcaveman]

@@kiteracer2497 I have Rebel v4 and also felt something under the medial middle part of my foot (only on the right shoe). I started using it as a daily walking/working shoe and eventually this went away and I can run comfortably in this shoe. Weird!

[@kiteracer2497]

@readupcaveman that's good news for you, I returned them. I bought a power of the maroon saucony tempus, because they look so good. They are a stability shoe and they have tge same exact thing that tge rebels I got had, except bigger,. My foot is probably a little bit wider than average, so that is part of it. But I mean the part of the shoe that is poking me is only tge width of a quarter. I couldn't believe tge rebels had it.

[@chunkplunk]

​@@kiteracer2497 I also felt it at first but it eventually went away

[@SamSor54]

My favorite series, look forward to these at the end of every year

[@andrewvanburen5096]

Have to agree with Rebel. Shoe can do everything. And I’m a bigger runner at 190 lbs, so some shoes tend to flatten out on me quicker than most but love the Rebel

[@lewismarama7651]

Picked up the Rebel v4 and love this shoe. The very definition of a daily shoe for me. Use it in rotation with the Deviate nitro 2, Superblast 2 and Shift 3.

[@kyledude2863]

Darn, no velocity nitro 3! Although, i havent bought this iteration because i bought so many pairs of the velocity nitro 2 haha. I'm on my last pair, and I'm going to be using these videos to help me where to pivot next! Thanks Mike, you're still the standard in the YT running scene

[@kiteracer2497]

I want them because they look good and I am assuming they have more foam in them

[@Bsaunders17]

I liked the 2, was a touch too snug. Tried on the 3, it was so much more narrow I couldn't even get it on

[@tri0xin]

I jumped on the Superblast 2 bandwagon for my daily trainers.. was a little skeptical and thought I was buying into the hype but holy cow they are fantastic.. also no risk with Amazon's return policy. Pushing 450 miles in them the last couple'ish months and just ordered another pair. They are about 50 more than my On cloudsurfers were which was my last favorite shoe but I feel like these are definitely worth it..

[@sumguy9687]

Hey, just wondering if you ran in the Novablast? I’ve been running in the 4s and really like them but debating if I should go the Superblast route next time.

[@lovestospooge1838]

Love the shirt. My family calls every race I do a marathon, regardless of the distance.

[@kofuzi]

joking aside, I'm proposing that we all just go with it and start calling all races a marathon

[@macsmachine]

🤔🤔🤔

[@MiracleWarriors]

Great list ! From the shoes I could buy in 2024 here is my top 5 : 1- Puma Velocity Nitro 3; 2- Mizuno Wave Rider 28 ; 3- Asics Gel-Cumulus 26; 4- On Cloud Monster Hyper; 5- Asics SuperBlast 2.

[@riyadiaja9250]

is wave rider 28 lighter? i have 27 and it's a nice shoe despite its weight and in firm side.

[@MiracleWarriors]

@riyadiaja9250 it is about the same weight. Like ~5g less . The Wave Rider 27 & 28 are firm in the forefoot with good energy return and soft but stable and bouncy in the heel. While shoes like the Velocity Nitro 3 is the opposite: firm in the heel and not much bounce and soft and bounce in the forefoot. I love both feelings . The WR 28 works very well from very slow to fast enough while a Velocity Nitro 3 is not so great for slow runs since the foam in heel is hard and fits very well running at moderate speed up to all out to break a 3k/5k PB.

[@scriptosaurusrex]

The nikey being more snug than the hoka says a lot. This is exactly why these videos are useful, as I can't really get on with Hoka as they are just too narrow for my wide-ish, but not super wide foot! Thanks Mike.

[@Danirio96]

I tried both and while i found the pegasus plus to be a perfect fit the hoka was too tight

[@derekjohnyuen9037]

I'm on my second pair of Rebel v4's and have loved them. One thing I really like is that they're not so highly stacked like most current running shoes. And I love the styling theme of the current Fuelcell lineup. I'm also really enjoying the SL2's and actually like the ground feel. But I wouldn't preferred it they had a removable insole. Love your work, Mike. On top of your great and informative reviews, I really appreciate your editing and production values.

[@realbosstakea]

howd the feet space? never brought running shoes in my life. i hate shoes that squeeze my toes together

[@derekjohnyuen9037]

@@realbosstakea one of my favourite things about New Balance is they don't squeeze my toes like other brands.

[@nvlamd]

hows the sizing? i never buy nb, can u compare with nikes sizing? thx

[@derekjohnyuen9037]

@@nvlamd Soz, I dunno as I haven't worn Nike for years.

[@yapyucojosephat412]

is that time of the year again, thanks Ko for an awesome 2024!

[@chriskay5320]

Great picks. Bought the SL2 two weeks ago and in love. The NB5 is my next shoe for long runs.

[@Aimemakhtr]

Buy new glideride instead. Higher stack

[@philipppuchner1115]

​@@Aimemakhtrbut that is said to be even softer. So, not for us heavier guys. I love my Novablast 4 TR which is said to be much firmer than NB5 and Gideride Max.

[@mauricioyoshimoto2316]

I got the Novablast 4 last month and I am liking it a lot.

[@rcmerculio7215]

2024 was a blast. Thanks Mike. 👏

[@redwolf2635]

Mach 6 is definitely a daily workhorse! 💪🏼

[@voltdelasanta2766]

The SL2 is a bang for the buck. Probably the most affordable of its category

[@chou7247]

I absolutely love the Rebel V4❤

[@thalescarrafiello883]

I look forward to these videos all year! Great stuff Ko!

[@nicbsb]

Great video, once again! I am using the Superblast as a daily trainer and find it fantastic. Expensive, though, but no regrets. Have a good one, everybody.

[@williamlinck9971]

Hoka Mach 6 is my favorite! Especially for midfoot strikers

[@shahidbest19]

Rebel is really a good shoes, this year i have completed my half marathon with it.

[@shafieeedmund9781]

Novablast at number 2 this year showed how good asics daily trainer is..right from Novablast 3 to 5...love asics

[@zionpixel]

Rebel V4 FTW! Especially if you have wider feet.

[@the_different_dad9943]

The novablast 5 is the in-between shoe of the speed 4 and more v4. And it sits perfectly there. I absolutely love it. Every run i have done in it so far. I have been within 10 sec per km.

[@ericAblair1903]

Bro, this is the video I’ve been looking for!! You’re the man! Thank you

[@kofuzi]

Enjoy!

[@TSYT]

ASICS Novablast 4 and Superblast 2. Also using NB Rebel V4 to mix it up.

[@bale6532]

my rotation is exactly like this

[@irfanhakimi2721]

which one best, asics novablast or nb rebel

[@Sully_one]

If i wanted to choose between nova 5 and rebel for 5 and 10ks, which one do you recommend? I have some ankle and shin splin issues, so I should take that into consideration also

[@Manuel_1808]

Morning all. Excellent comparison. My vote goes to Asics novablast 5. Like from 🇪🇸 Spain. Have a good day.

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

Great picks! The Mach 6 and Rebel v4 are in my rotation and they’re just fantastic. Really thankful that Hoka figured out how to make better foams because mine still feel great beyond 200 miles. My Mach 5s were dead by now. 2025 is gonna be nuts!

[@lunchisonme]

How do you find the differences between them? I just bought the Mach and it was a toss up between that and the Rebel...

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

@ To me, the Mach is a touch faster and more nimble. It’s less shoe overall. They’re both equally capable shoes for training though. Squishy foams rule!

[@Martha-fluterunner]

@lunchisonme I, too, had both these shoes at the same time but their fit was opposite of one another. The Mach 6 worked better for my medium/narrow feet, which kind of swam in the Rebel 4 though I still enjoyed them for about 200 mi. It was just hard to feel secure in them with the upper being so voluminous and kind of flimsy at the same time. I know the light weight and breathability factors were great on them but the Mach hug my feet so nicely and are equally fun, and I suspect more durable now that Hoka started adding real outsoles. I’m on my 2nd pair. Unless you have wide feet I think you made the right choice.

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

@@Martha-fluterunner second on the Mach being a better fit.

[@lunchisonme]

Thanks for the comments. The Machs arrived today and fit nicely so they may have been the right choice 👍👍

[@asifjeckyl]

Mizumi neo vista was my 1-and-done for travel, and I traveled a lot this year. Rebel v4 more for workouts. Runner up: Puma DN 2 (2023!) only because it’s still holding up from last year and I bought replacement on discount 😮!

[@ticodatte]

I love my sl2 all the way, racing 10k in it and get my pb..great shoes!!

[@ryanrogers4665]

A fairly new runner after playing soccer my whole life and watching my wife run 3 marathons in the past year. Went to a local run store for my first shoes and landed on the On Cloudsurfer. Was hesitant at first but I gotta say it has been brilliant

[@dartkick04]

The Rebel never fails. Great pricing nowadays as well

[@codycrapser5641]

Rebel is my shoe of the year. Perfect upper for my foot, lightweight and soft foam.

[@CorGP]

Love that you put the peg plus! It’s a really good shoe.

[@mikechun4734]

Love these annual rundowns! Thx Mike!

[@noahsmolsky4434]

Ran a lot in the HOKA Mach 6 this year and loved it! But just last week I got the Novablast 5 and I think it’s my favorite shoe of all times. Couldn’t get along with the upper of the Rebel 4 - much to roomy for me.

[@bradpackblue]

I love the Hoka Mach 6 the most. I would like to try both the new Novablast 5 and Evo SL.

[@edwardcreighton2638]

Mach 6 is fantastic, worthy successor to the Mach 5. Nice pop. Enjoy Rebel v4 as well.

[@kofuzi]

agree. it was hard to think that they'd improve upon the 5, but I do really like the 6

[@antonioromulodelcarmen283]

My most awaited video (series?…Best of 2024)! NB Rebel v4 and 1080v13 were my go to dailys. A bit intrigued by the Asics NB5, probably my next pickup, unless the Adidas Evo SL becomes available early. Looking forward to the max cushion video.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Love the list! For my daily miles I ran a lot in Novablast 4, Mount to coast R1, skyward x, neo vista, and the prime x strung 1. From this list I will be looking to get the SL2 on its inevitable sale and then the NB5. Cheers

[@kofuzi]

that's a good variety there

[@akapantsusenpai181]

I have the Rebel v4s and like them, for single digit miles, but prefer something more cushioned, like the Superblast 2s for longer distance runs.

[@TrầnHảo-o7b]

I've gotten RB4 for a month, really enjoyed while running with it

[@jefffraser3205]

I have close to 800 km on my first pair of Rebel v4 and just ordered a new pair. Absolutely love this shoe!

[@aikcastle5043]

Dude, i wish i still have my Rebel v4. I sold mine bcos my big toe was killing me. Turns out i have to size up with this pair. I've since moved on, but i wish i experienced what most people say about it!

[@jefffraser3205]

@ I found the previous SC Trainer to be slightly roomier, that may work for you too. I’m still trying to track down a new pair but they are sold out everywhere I’ve looked.

[@nvlamd]

@jefffraser3205 hows the fit compare to nike? i never buy nb

[@bewater4732]

I absolutely love the Rebel !

[@M4NA5]

Got Nimbus 25 earlier this year for a great price and been enjoying them ever since.

[@RoshanFernandez-md5cf]

Thanks for sharing your top 5. I’ve had a lot of fun using the Hoka Cielo X1 as a daily trainer. A bit decadent but it’s a do it all racer in my humble opinion 🙌🏽

[@ALRUMIE]

Great review Mike, we have slighy simillar line up except I still havent have the NB5 yet

[@kofuzi]

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts

[@canadabear72]

Might've considered the Zoom Fly 6 on the list. Gotta be the best new shoe from Nike this year. Maybe in many years!! It's actually a great running shoe that will suit a lot of people's needs.

[@zolikahawaii]

Rebel V4. ❤

[@sheltonshots]

Literally just asked myself, "I wonder what Ko's favorite daily trainers are rn." Impeccable.

[@kofuzi]

great minds think alike

[@ignacionava8699]

Was looking forward to the series!

[@readupcaveman]

My current rotation is Superblast 2 (my favorite), Novablast 4, Triumph 20, Rebel 4, and a recently retired 1080v13. My two super shoes are the NB SC Elite & an older Endorphin Pro 2. I picked up a cheap pair of Boston 12's and they don't fit me true to size unfortunately. I'd like the Novablast 5 or another pair of Superblast 2 for Christmas! 😅😅😅

[@AdamDrga]

Rebel v4 was and still is my very first new balance shoe and I really love them and def. I will buy them again. They have everything a human need for solid training and eazy runs.

[@ghost-writersDACH]

horrible shoe

[@szervo77]

Just got the Novablast 5 in like a week ago and couldn't agree more. This thing is so soft, squishy, and bouncy...Fit is fantastic and loving the ride so far.

[@witarzan]

Did you have the 4s?

[@szervo77]

I did and i absolutely hated them, which was wild 😂 ​@@witarzan

[@witarzan]

@@szervo77 omg I'm the opposite. I have my 4s and already have over 320 miles on them. I have tried on the 5s and just didn't feel the spark/the magic like when I first put on the 4s. Lol

[@szervo77]

Haha thats awesome. V3 was the 🐐 honestly ​@@witarzan

[@kryslertucker8308]

I have been waiting for this video! Thank you. I was in between getting Novablast 5 and Rebel v4, I have loved running in my Novablast 4 this year. I will give the Rebel v4 a try :)

[@kofuzi]

hope you enjoy!

[@michaelcaricoo]

I see Novablast, I'm satisfied. Also the SL 2 is great

[@runsalmon]

The evo sl is a killer! It’s a one shoe, shoe rotation!

[@Larsschmidt14]

I just got the SL2 on insane BF sale, and had it out for long runs. I prefer it over superblast 1. Yeah, its great!

[@kofuzi]

excellent!

[@ulrikevald2725]

I have stuck with the Novablast 3 in 2024, but now I have bought a pair of Puma Nitro Deviate 3, which I hope can carry me well into 2025.

[@dnawei1o121]

I know it's not a popular shoe, but I have been absolutely loving my Diadora Cellula. It strikes a very nice balance between soft and cushioned that allows my legs to stay fresh, but it does not bottom out, for feel like I am running in sand like some other soft foams I have tried like the Fresh foam in the 1080s. Additionally, the shoe has great grip that gives me confidence on my turns, somethign that was missing from the Asics shoes I have tried. The upper is also very nice and breathable, which as a runnner based in the extreme southern US is 100% necessary (it was nearly 80 on my run today). I also think it is the best looking running shoe, but I may be biased as purple is my favorite color, lol.

[@sandstromj]

I really like the NB Rebel v4, although I haven’t tested any of the other shoes mentioned. It replaced my NB 1080v12 and although the Rebel took some time to break in it has become my go to shoe. I do a lot of running on gravel roads and the grip is great. I even did a 15k gravel race in them, worked great. For faster road runs I use a plated shoe from another brand.

[@OIP_1]

almost 600km on rebel v4s this year, my favourite shoes they just get it done. i rotate between them and SB2 for pretty much everything, feel like they are so different that it gives my legs a good mixture.

[@zachflores1505]

I loved the Balos from New balance. Loved that bounce!!

[@kofuzi]

it didn't work for me and my weird foot issue, but for the few miles at a time I could handle it, it was so much fun

[@cordragon9159]

Adizero SL2 is my favorite daily trainer. Got it at 50% off in the Philippines for around $60. Easily the best value running shoe purchase of the year. The midsole softened up a bit and feels more bouncy after 20 KM. I will use the money I saved up to buy Asics NB5 next year. Too bad the number 1, Rebel V4 is too wide for my feet. Mach 6 fits really well for me, that's also a good one. Still using my Rebel V3 as an alternate pair to the SL2. 🙂

[@afs0310]

Where did you get the SL2 for 50% off?

[@cordragon9159]

@afs0310 Adidas app, during 11.11 sale of Adidas just last November

[@LukaMagic-hg3dk]

You can buy in Japan directly, since the price in peso is somewhat less than 7k or 6k. The possible price of NB5 here in Manila is worth 9k

[@anklexpress]

Trail Runner in the Tucson mountains here, so my daily trainer is the La Sportiva Prodigio with the NNormal Kjerag as the workout and race shoe in the rotation...really looking forward to the expansion of the platforms these two companies are going to be doing to these two shoes in 2025!

[@hahaheslop]

Great content as always, another brilliant year!

[@mrraccoon6264]

ASICS all the way, Every Day!

[@Tom_mich]

Agreed

[@louwiejaycolasi3342]

Yes sir!

[@goatlinkcyclingchannel263]

Asics Superblast!🎉

[@CCRun34]

ASICS fan here too, but just wanna give the Nike ZF6 a shoutout ❤

[@Jollythegreengiant2005]

Novablast 4 LIFE

[@Jeonkyong]

Mach6 really good

[@AneelKarim-d3r]

Kofuzi I love all of your reviews great going keep up the great work many thanks

[@warragamble]

thank you for the insane recommendations, now i can go and run my 5k marathon PB

[@thamwisai1]

My training rotation- Rebel v4, magic speed 4, novablast 4…love them

[@runbikerun8189]

Brooks glycerin Max! That shoe tops my list! Super blast 2. A very close second.

[@AdrianCamo95]

I really adore the Rebel v4. Got my second pair already. But I don’t feel like goining for longer runs / workouts in these. I miss some cushioning in the forefoot area. Durability is also poor, got around 400km in my first pair. Besides that super light comfy uptempo trainer.

[@andreasgoteson5717]

Durability issues here too, not sure how many miles mine got but they lasted only 5-6 months which I guess roughly would translate to ~600k. The outsole is not protective enough. Great shoe otherwise

[@AdrianCamo95]

@@andreasgoteson5717 A combination between rebel and sc trainer would be great. The trainer is too chuncky and heavy. Dont need a plate just some protection. The Balos has a difficult rocker shape, cant go more than 20k in them

[@eisenhauerca]

The NB Rebel v4s are otherworldly. My feet just gravitate towards NB, but more specifically, the Rebels.

[@MrJermson]

Thanks for review. Love it!

[@dorisco1]

The SL2 is, in my opinion, the best of this batch.

[@gonzalezmag657]

Great picks!

[@Rob-runz-az]

ASICS Evoride Speed 2…rotate several pair with the Mach 6 and Noosa Tri 15… just the right amount of cushion…

[@kofuzi]

those make sense together

[@andysmith5553]

I love that shirt. 🤣

[@gonzalorioz5862]

Rebel 4 las mejores zapatillas del 2024 y x más años ,saludos desde el edo de guerrero mexico ,saludos kofuzy amigo,excelente review

[@kaprikornian1]

Tried 3 of those: Rebel v4, liked it but it give me a bit of metatarsalgia, had to sell it unfortunately. Adidas SL2, also liked it but like all adidas shoes, their foot shape really irritates the inside of my feet...lastly, the Hoka Mach 6 which is by far my favorite of the 3. Amazing shoe for the price, probably my shoe of the year.

[@MsMohdyusuf94]

Nice sir, is a guide for me to buy my 1st daily trainer🔥

[@wade_county]

Have both the Adidas mentioned. If you're paying retail spend the extra and get the Evo SL. If you can the SL2 on deep discount that's a shoe that's hard to beat (in terms of value).

[@kofuzi]

the SL2 at $130 is a good price, but I have a feeling (hope?) that it will be like the SL20 that would periodically go on like 40% discount from time to time

[@Martha-fluterunner]

I’m glad you included the Mach 6. I’m on my 2nd pair because I’ve done too much walking in both of them-they’re just so comfortable for walking as well as versatile and fun for running. The outsole makes them the first HOKA’s into which I’ve been able to put well over 200 miles. I tested all the new Asics shoes at the CIM expo and as fun as they are, they’re just too chonky for me with those back-jutting midsoles. I need more nimble, aerodynamic designs somehow. But v5 of the NovaBlast is by far the best one to date IMO.

[@Kenny_PL]

4 pairs of Rebel v4's... don't run at all but still love these shoes. So light, comfy and breathable😍

[@kofuzi]

nice

[@iputuoka2707]

Rebel v4 remind me nb beacon, And l love it.

[@tonybowen455]

Rebel v4 is the only new model I've bought this year. Couldn't say no after trying it on.

[@vetzaaak]

SL2, Evo SL, Mach 6. Those should get me through my training block for my marathon in May.

[@Dctrue76]

Nice review, thanks!

[@stefan-kovac]

I love/hate my Rebel v4… when I tried on in store my regular size felt short so I sized up.. only problem then was it’s a little too spacious because it has a lot of toe box volume.. felt like the insoles moved a little and could feel it under my toes little gap and long runs gave me blisters near my Achilles…I really want to love it because the foam feels nice.. I’m waiting for the NB5 to be released in Korea next month and I’m buying it straight away.

[@khairuddinabdrashid2323]

Been running on Novablast 4 for my 5km run as a 1st daily trainer running shoes. I will try either New Balance rebel v4 or Novablast 5.

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Mike.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@DillonJan]

It's that time of the year again 🎉

[@karatechop]

That shirt, Kofuzi! 😆🤌🤌🤌

[@snowwalker9999]

I am still running in my 2023 shoes. I stocked up during last years sale. My favorite daily trainers are still Novablast 3, Rebel V3 and Triumph 20,/21. The only daily trainer I bought in 2024 was SL2. I am waiting for a Mach 6 sale. Novablast 5 will definitely be my next years main daily trainer.

[@kofuzi]

Nice

[@phillipbailey5391]

Hoka Mach 6 is truly a do-it-all shoe: from easy run to tempo to long run.

[@sambarker5294]

Hell yeah. Just did a 16 mile long run in my mach 6s and they didn't bottom out at all. And I'm 6'2" 195lbs so a ton of light shoes bottom out for me after about 12 miles (like the mach 5)

[@michaelnasworthy5600]

@phillipbailey5391 just got my second pair of Hoka Mach 6 and it’s a completely different shoe, not in a good way. LOVED my first pair. Anyone else experienced a different ride when getting another pair?

[@yamiackerman965]

the top 5 everyone has been waiting for

[@JasonAHammons]

Love the Rebel v4!