Top 5 Daily Trainers of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve rounded up our top 5 daily trainers of the year. Below we will tell you why the ASICS Novablast 5, Puma Magnify Nitro 3, Salomon Aero Glide 3, ASICS Megablast, and Puma Velocity Nitro 4 made our list and why you might want to consider adding them to your rotation.
We put together our top 5 picks after testing everything from max-stack cruisers to lightweight do-it-all options, and this list was the hardest to narrow down to only 5. ASICS and Puma brought major heat with big foam upgrades, while Salomon locked in one of the best riding midsoles they’ve ever made. Each of these pairs brings something different, but all of them deliver serious daily mileage comfort. And before you all lose your mind the UFO, Vomero Plus, and Evo SL will show up on a different top 5 list. Stay tuned for that one!
1. ASICS Megablast
You’ve heard the term, “Jack of all trades, master of none,” but the Megablast is the rare exception. It's a shoe that’s genuinely great at everything. Blending the protection and long run comfort of max stack shoes with the speed capability of a racer, the Megablast is the greatest do-it-all shoe ever made.
Foam: FF Turbo2 (ATPU)
Stack: 45mm heel, 8mm drop
Weight: 8.1 oz / 229 grams
Fit: True to Size
Characteristics: Bouncy, Cushioned, Versatile
ASICS Megablast
2. Salomon Aero Glide 3
The Aero Glide 3 is exactly what we look for in a true high mileage daily trainer: comfort, stability, bounce, and fun, all in a relatively lightweight package. The Aero Glide 3’s beaded TPU foam is one of the top training midsole compounds of 2025.
Foam: Beaded TPU
Stack: 42mm heel, 8mm drop
Weight: 8.8 oz / 249 grams
Fit: Roomy
Characteristics: Bouncy, Cushioned, Stable
Salomon Aero Glide 3
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3. ASICS Novablast 5
ASICS’ most popular performance daily trainer offers a soft, fun, bouncy ride with a unique trampoline-inspired forefoot landing zone. Designed to handle the bulk of a runner's weekly mileage at an affordable price, the Novablast 5 is our top pick for best value daily trainer of 2025.
Foam: FF Blast Max
Stack: 41mm heel, 8mm drop
Weight: 8.7 oz / 247 grams
Fit: True to Size
Characteristics: Bouncy, Cushioned, Stable
Asics Novablast 5
4. Puma Velocity Nitro 4
Stack heights increased across the board in 2025, but Puma offered a refreshing alternative in the Velocity Nitro 4. This versatile trainer blends classic and modern running shoe tech, pairing a lower-stack, flexible midsole setup with a modern supercritical foam compound.
Foam: NITROFOAM
Stack: 34mm heel, 10mm drop
Weight: 8.0 oz / 227 grams
Fit: Snug
Characteristics: Bouncy, Flexible, Soft
Puma Velocity Nitro 4
5. Puma Magnify Nitro 3
This is our go-to recommendation for runners seeking smooth comfort in their daily trainer. The Magnify Nitro 3’s non-plated PEBA midsole delivers the perfect amount of squish and bounce right out of the box—no break-in required.
Foam: PEBA
Stack: 40mm heel, 10mm drop
Weight: 9.2 oz / 261 grams
Fit: True to Size
Characteristics: Bouncy, Smooth, Soft
Puma Magnify Nitro 3
For more of our Best of 2025 lists, check out the Top 5 Race Shoes of 2025, Top 5 Long Run Shoes of 2025, and the Top 5 Running Shoe Trends of 2025.
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