Top-tier performance doesn’t always mean top-tier price. We rounded up the 5 best running shoes you can grab for $150 and under. From Adidas loading up the Evo SL with race-ready Lightstrike Pro, to the Mizuno Neo Zen packing max comfort and bounce, these pairs prove you don’t have to break the bank for a premium ride. The Puma Velocity Nitro 4, Hoka Mach 6, and the Adizero SL2 round out the list—each one a killer value in its own lane.

Adidas Adizero EVO SL - $150

Weight: 8.1 oz / 230 g

Stack: 37mm heel, 7mm drop

Foam: Lightstrike Pro

Fit: True to Size

Characteristics: Responsive, Bouncy, Cushioned

Featuring a full bed of Lightstrike Pro race foam & an aggressive geometry taken from Adidas’ top of the line racing shoe, the Pro Evo 2, the EVO SL delivers incredible value at $150. The EVO SL has been the most hyped shoe of 2025. Check out our 100 Mile Review of the Adidas EVO SL here.

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Adidas Evo SL

Speed training shoe with race foam and aggressive geometry

Price

$150

Plated?

No

Foam

Supercritical TPEE

Weight (oz)

8.1

Drop (mm)

7

Support

Neutral

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Puma Velocity Nitro 4 - $140

Weight: 8.0 oz / 227 g

Stack: 34mm heel, 10mm drop

Foam: Nitrofoam

Fit: Snug

Characteristics: Bouncy, Flexible, Soft

Don’t be fooled by the Velocity Nitro 4’s 10mm drop and affordable price —this isn’t a boring daily trainer. With a surprisingly fun and protective ride, Puma’s $140 trainer is a reliable and versatile workhorse.

Daily Trainer

Puma Velocity Nitro 4

Lightweight everyday running shoe designed for speed and versatility

Price

$140

Plated?

No

Foam

Not disclosed

Weight (oz)

8.0

Drop (mm)

10

Support

Neutral

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Mizuno Neo Zen - $150

Weight: 8.3 oz / 235 g

Stack: 46mm heel, 6mm drop

Foam: Enerzy NXT

Fit: Roomy

Characteristics: Bouncy, Cushioned, Soft

The supercritical TPU midsole of the Mizuno Neo Zen offers a beautifully-tuned combination of soft comfort and bounce. It’s a bonus that such a great shoe is so fairly priced. We enjoyed the soft, bouncy foam so much in this one that we took it to 100 miles. Check our 100 Mile Review of the Mizuno Neo Zen here.

Daily Trainer

Mizuno Neo Zen

Everyday running shoe with a soft, fun and bouncy ride. Top pick of 2025

Price

$150

Plated?

No

Foam

Supercritical TPU

Weight (oz)

8.3

Drop (mm)

6

Support

Neutral

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Adidas Adizero SL2 - $130

Weight: 9.4 oz / 266 g

Stack: 35mm heel, 9mm drop

Foam: Lightstrike Pro, EVA

Fit: True to Size

Characteristics: Bouncy, Versatile, Smooth

With a Lightstrike Pro/EVA dual foam midsole that’s comfortable enough for daily miles and fast enough for uptempo training, the Adizero SL2 is one of the best deals on the market at MSRP.

Daily Trainer

Adidas Adizero SL2

Top do-it-all shoe of 2024. Soft and bouncy daily trainer with a fun ride

Price

$130

Plated?

No

Foam

EVA, Supercritical TPEE

Weight (oz)

9.4

Drop (mm)

9

Support

Neutral

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Hoka Mach 6 - $140

Weight: 8.3 oz / 235 g

Stack: 37mm heel, 5mm drop

Foam: Supercritical EVA

Fit: Snug

Characteristics: Bouncy, Responsive, Smooth

$140 daily trainers are a dime a dozen, but the Mach 6 stands out for its energetic and versatile supercritical EVA midsole.

Daily Trainer

Hoka Mach 6

Top pick for fast workouts and fun everyday miles

Price

$140

Plated?

No

Foam

Supercritical EVA

Weight (oz)

8.3

Drop (mm)

5

Support

Neutral

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