Best Cushioning Running Shoes
Find running shoes ranked by model-adjusted cushioning performance.
HOKA
Clifton 9
99/100 cushioning
Exceptional (99/100).
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ASICS
SUPERBLAST 2
99/100 cushioning
Exceptional (99/100).
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HOKA
Clifton 10
99/100 cushioning
Exceptional (99/100).
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Nike
Vomero 18
99/100 cushioning
Exceptional (99/100).
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Nike
Vomero Plus
99/100 cushioning
Exceptional (99/100).
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Saucony
Triumph 22
99/100 cushioning
Exceptional (99/100).
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HOKA
Bondi 9
99/100 cushioning
Exceptional (99/100).
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HOKA
Mach 6
98/100 cushioning
Exceptional (98/100).
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HOKA
Clifton 11
98/100 cushioning
Exceptional (98/100).
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Altra
Escalante 4
97/100 cushioning
Exceptional (97/100).
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HOKA
Mach X 2
98/100 cushioning
Exceptional (98/100).
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HOKA
Speedgoat 6
98/100 cushioning
Exceptional (98/100).
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ASICS
Superblast 3
98/100 cushioning
Exceptional (98/100).
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Nike
Alphafly 3
97/100 cushioning
Exceptional (97/100).
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adidas
adizero Evo SL
97/100 cushioning
Exceptional (97/100).
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Saucony
Endorphin Shift 3
97/100 cushioning
Exceptional (97/100).
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Brooks
Glycerin 23
98/100 cushioning
Exceptional (98/100).
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Nike
Vomero 17
94/100 cushioning
Excellent (94/100).
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ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 28
97/100 cushioning
Exceptional (97/100).
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On
Cloudsurfer
97/100 cushioning
Exceptional (97/100).
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ASICS
Novablast 5
96/100 cushioning
Exceptional (96/100).
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ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 27
97/100 cushioning
Exceptional (97/100).
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HOKA
Gaviota 5
95/100 cushioning
Exceptional (95/100).
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Saucony
Triumph 24
97/100 cushioning
Exceptional (97/100).
Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.