My job is to run marathons — here’s the 7 pairs of running shoes I’d buy this Prime Day

Best for: Easy runs, long runs, fans of On!

The On Cloudmonster 2 is a cushioned, everyday running shoe, that looks fantastic. It's a heavily cushioned daily trainer, so the aim is to protect your legs from regular impact, especially over longer distances. For $180, it's probably a bit too expensive, but at $135, it's worth buying. It's on sale in several different colorways from On directly. Not sure? Read our On Cloudmonster 2 review here.

Shop the men's On Cloudmonster 2 at On for $135

Best for: beginners

The Ghost 16 is one of Brooks’ best-selling running shoes, and for good reason — it’s seriously cushioned and comfortable, and is a fantastic running shoe for easy miles and long runs. The Brooks Ghost has a cult following, thanks to its comfort and cushioning, and the 16 is our favorite version yet. It’s the first to feature Brooks’ nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 midsole foam, and as a result, it’s a major upgrade on the Ghost 15. It’s a reliable daily trainer that’s perfect for beginners. Read our Brooks Ghost 16 review here to find out more.

Shop the men's Brooks Ghost 16 for $99 on Amazon right now

Best for: those looking for a comfortable all-rounder

If you're looking to buy one running shoe that'll cope with all of the different runs on your training plan, the Asics Novablast 4 is a good place to start. It's bouncy and lively enough to help you pick up the pace on your tempo runs and speed sessions, while still being cushioned and comfortable on long runs and easy days. It's bouncy, responsive, and the slightly firmer midsole gives the shoe a lot more versatility.

Shop the men's Asics Novablast 4 for $99 at Amazon here.

Best for: daily runs, long distance

This one is slightly more unusual, as it's Nike's current model, so you're getting a good deal! The Pegasus 41 is Nike's popular daily trainer, and the 41st version of the shoe is probably my favorite yet. The new ReactX midsole and higher stack on the Pegasus 41 gives it a softer ride that its predecessors, but it’s not so squishy underfoot as to be unstable in any way. It’s a balanced midsole that is comfortable for easy and long runs, but has a little bounce to it when you want to up the pace. Read our full Nike Pegasus 41 review here to find out more.

Shop the men's Pegasus 41 on sale for $119 at Amazon.

Best for: speed sessions and long runs

I’ve been reviewing running shoes for the past decade, and was impressed with the FuelCell Rebel V4, which I used as my tempo and long run shoe when marathon training. You don’t want to wear your carbon fibre running shoes too much ahead of race day, as they typically have a shorter shelf life than most running shoes, so these are a good alternative. The shoe is bouncy and responsive underfoot, and copes well with slower miles, as well as faster sessions.

Shop the women's New Balance FuelCell Rebel V4 for $87 at Amazon.

Best for: those looking to spend less than $60

I know what you're thinking, wait — Skechers make running shoes? But they do, and these are a pair of comfortable, max-cushioned shoes, best suited to easy miles and long runs. They are hailed as cheaper dupes for the Hoka Clifton 9 trainers, without the price tag. Best suited to beginners, or runners looking for a plush shoe to wear for easy miles and long walks, these are a decent option, and for less than $60, now is a good time to buy. Read our Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 review here.

Best for: runners looking for a max-cushioned shoe

Last, but by no means least, the Nike Invincible 3. It's my favorite Nike running shoe of all time, and it's been discontinued, so now is a great time to buy if you're looking for a super comfortable, max-cushioned running shoe. The magic in the Invincible 3 lies in the midsole foam. It has Nike's premium ZoomX foam, which you'd normally find in its faster carbon fibre racing shoes. Here, however, instead of propelling the foot forward, the bouncy, responsive foam reduces the impact of each step for a more comfortable run. Read our Nike Invincible 3 review to find out more.

The men's Nike Invincible 3 is also on sale at Nike.