What makes a running shoe good to wear all day? Comfort is a must: soft, cushioned, stable and, much less easily defined, it has to look great.

The shoes below all deliver all-day comfort and the elusive “cool” factor that has us wearing them well beyond our runs. If you are looking for a pair to run in one minute, run errands in the next, or wear to the office, then keep reading. Below we break down exactly what each shoe is best at so you can make an informed choice, then sack off all our advice and pick the one in your favourite colour.

adidas Hyperboost Edge - £169.99

With a striking aesthetic, the Hyperboost Edge is getting rave reviews for its performance and looks alike. A max cushioned shoe and super-trainer, it bridges the gap between daily cruiser and race-ready shoe.

ASICS Novablast 5 - £134.99

A fast, responsive and versatile daily trainer, the Novablast has a distinctive geometric design to the rear midsole that makes it stand out from the crowd. The trampoline-inspired build helps bounce you from one stride to the next.

PUMA Velocity Nitro 4 - £109.99

Updated to feature a full-length NITROFOAM midsole, the Velocity delivers the sort of performance you would expect in a much more expensive shoe. A versatile runner, it is available in a range of colours that make it as at home in the pub as it is in parkruns and training runs.

Nike Vomero 18 - £134.99

Deeply cushioned, the Vomero excels at delivering comfort. From daily runs to long runs and recovery runs, the Vomero delivers a plush feel by combining top-end PEBA foam with durable ReactX underfoot. Soft touch points in the upper enhance the feeling of comfort, making it ideal for all-day wear.

HOKA Mafate Three - £170

We are cheating a bit on this one, as this actually is a lifestyle shoe, albeit one you could take for some serious running miles if you wanted. The Vibram Megagrip outsole is the industry gold standard for trail and could equally conquer the nearest peak or your office carpet.

Saucony Endorphin Azura - £139.99

A newer shoe for the list, the Azura is a daily trainer built for extra speed and bounce with a bold look. It features a full stack of PEBA foam, which is the same type used in many race shoes, but here it is tuned for daily use, durability and comfort as well as fast times.

New Balance Ellipse v1 - £129.99

Another newer offering, the Ellipse captures the heavily overlaid look of early 2000s trainers that New Balance were instrumental in developing and is so popular right now. With a huge stack of their plush and comfortable Fresh Foam X in the midsole, it is a shoe for slowing down and enjoying yourself in, which makes it particularly suited to all-day wear.

Skechers Aero Spark - £119.99

The only shoe in this list that features a plate, the H-shaped carbon-infused plate provides a pop of energy without being too intrusive for daily wear. With a soft, plush feel and durable Goodyear rubber in the outsole, this daily trainer offers a lot of tech for a very reasonable price.

On Cloudsurfer Max - £169.99

You could not have a list of running shoes to wear beyond your run without including On. Their distinctive void-filled midsoles can be seen on the feet of runners and fashionistas alike. We have chosen the Cloudsurfer Max, a deep cushioned shoe with a surprising feeling of forward momentum developed by the CloudTec pods.

adidas Evo SL Woven - £129.99

A shoe whose popularity is not just down to it being one of the best-reviewed fast training shoes for years, the Evo SL is worn for everything by everyone. adidas made the Woven version to give a durable, breathable option that is perfect for all-day wear, but it will still help you shift through the gears for fast-training sessions.