2024 Daily Trainers TIER LIST

Summary

In this video, Alex presents a tier list for early 2024 daily trainers, ranking various running shoes based on personal experience and preferences. Shoes are categorized into six tiers, from 'Got Tier' to 'Is it even a daily trainer?', with criteria including significant personal mileage, market availability, and suitability as a daily trainer. Alex shares his insights on each shoe's performance, comfort, and value, offering a subjective yet informative guide for runners seeking the perfect daily trainer.

Takeaways

• 🏃 The video presents a tier list for daily trainers in early 2024, with six categories ranging from 'Got Tier' to 'Is it even a daily trainer?'.
• 👟 The selection criteria for the shoes include significant personal mileage, market availability, and suitability as daily trainers.
• 🚀 The Adidas Supernova Rise is praised for its new D strike foam and is placed in the 'Runner's High' tier.
• 🔝 The Adidas Ultra Boost Light, referred to as a lifestyle shoe, is placed in the lowest tier due to its unsuitability for running.
• 🌟 The Altra Forward Experience is appreciated for its unique feel and is placed in the 'Runner's High' tier.
• 👎 The Altra Ultra Via Olympus is criticized for its clumsiness and heaviness, landing in the 'Is it even a daily trainer?' tier.
• 👍 The ASICS Nimbus 25 is highly recommended for its comfort, despite being a bit too soft for the reviewer's preference, earning it a 'Home Run' tier.
• 🌱 The Brooks Glycerin 21 is described as a reliable workhorse and earns a 'Home Run' for its consistent performance.
• 🔝 The Hoka Clifton 9 is considered 'boring' by the reviewer due to its lack of standout features, despite its popularity.
• 🏔 The Hoka Skyward X is favored for its 48mm stack height and bottomless cushion, receiving a 'God Tier' ranking.
• 👎 The Nike Invincible 3 is criticized for its heel lockdown issues, which could potentially lead to injuries, resulting in a 'Runner's High' tier placement despite its popularity.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is a tier list for early 2024 daily trainers, where the host, Alex, ranks various running shoes based on his personal experience and preferences.

How many tiers are there in the ranking system used in the video?

There are six tiers in the ranking system: God Tier, Home Run, High, Runnable, Boring, and 'Is it even a daily trainer?'.

What criteria did Alex use to select the shoes for the ranking?

Alex selected shoes based on his significant personal mileage in them (above 35-50 km), their availability on the market, and whether they fit the category of daily trainers.

Why did the Adidas Supernova and Ultra Boost Light end up in different tiers?

The Adidas Supernova was placed in the 'Runner' tier because of its good performance and price point, while the Ultra Boost Light was placed in the 'Is it even a daily trainer?' tier as it was deemed more suitable as a lifestyle or training shoe rather than for running.

What is special about the Hoka Clifton 9 according to Alex's experience?

The Hoka Clifton 9 is considered a 'boring' shoe by Alex because, despite its popularity, he found it to be reliable but lacking in any special features or excitement.

How does the New Balance 1080 v13 compare to other shoes in the video?

The New Balance 1080 v13 is in the 'God Tier' because Alex found it to be a reliable daily trainer with good energy return and a comfortable fit, despite some concerns about outsole durability.

What issue did Alex have with the Nike Invincible 3?

Alex had a problem with the heel lockdown of the Nike Invincible 3, experiencing slippage and movement that he found uncomfortable and potentially unsafe for runners.

Why is the On Cloud Monster 2 not in the same tier as its predecessor?

The On Cloud Monster 2 is not in the same tier as the first version because the fit has changed, becoming wider and higher, which affected Alex's personal preference and experience with the shoe.

What is unique about the On Cloud Surfer 7's midsole technology?

The On Cloud Surfer 7 features a new cloudtech phase midsole technology designed by AI to provide a smooth transition from heel to toe, offering a unique and comfortable running experience.

What is the general consensus on the Sketchers Max Road 6 according to the video?

The Sketchers Max Road 6 did not live up to the enjoyment Alex had with its predecessor, the Max Road 5, and was placed in the 'Boring' tier due to a lack of excitement and joy in running with the shoe.

What does the VEJA Condor 3 represent in terms of brand values?

The VEJA Condor 3 represents the brand's commitment to sustainability and circular economy, as many of their products, including this shoe, are produced with recyclable materials and an eco-friendly approach.