In this video I’m stacking up three shoes that all sit in that “super trainer / premium daily trainer” lane: the ASICS Megablast, the Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra, and the Saucony Azura. The whole point here is simple—if you want a daily trainer that still feels exciting underfoot thanks to higher-end midsole foams, which one actually makes the most sense for marathon training and big mileage weeks? I talk through how each shoe fits into a rotation, what sort of sessions I’d reach for them on, and why some of these super-trainer style models can be a brilliant option if you don’t want to smash your legs up in full-on race shoes every day. I’m looking at them as practical tools for marathon blocks: steady runs, long runs, and that general “get the work done” mileage where comfort, stability, and a bit of pop matters. If you’re in the market for a premium daily trainer and you’re torn between these three, this is me trying to make that decision easier—and I’m also keen to hear what other shoes you’d put in this category.