Best Cushioning Daily Trainers
The shoes for sale rated highest for cushioning by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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115 shoes · page 2 of 5
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#25 PUMA
Magnify Nitro 395 Excellent Cushioning · 2 reviews · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 95 Comfort 80Overall95Cushioning95Durability82Comfort80Value77Appearance72Confidence74Pros
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent shoe.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far at 3.5 out of 5, and comfort 4.0.
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#26 New Balance
1080v1594 Excellent Cushioning · 6 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, and cushioning 4.4.
Overall 94 Comfort 93Overall94Cushioning94Comfort93Durability74Appearance74Value54Confidence89Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, and cushioning 4.4.
One reviewer, buying their seventh pair of 1080s, calls it the same reliable shoe.
Light for the category at 9.0 oz in the men's and 7.1 oz in the women's.
Cons
Durability averages 3.7 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, with two of them marking it a 2.
Value averages 3.5 out of 5, the weakest of its categories.
The three versions before it score 97, 90 and 97 here, on twenty-five, twenty-seven and twenty-eight reviews.
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#27 New Balance
1080 v394 Excellent Cushioning · 10 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 8mm drop · 30mm stack
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
Overall 94 Comfort 86Overall94Cushioning94Comfort86Appearance72Durability65Value54Confidence87Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
One reviewer prefers it to the version that followed.
Cons
Durability averages 3.6 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and two reviewers report the forefoot wearing out or the mesh tearing early.
Four of the ten reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
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#28 PUMA
MagMax Nitro94 Excellent Cushioning · 2 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
A 47mm heel stack at 8.8 oz, the third tallest stack among shoes on sale.
Overall 94 Comfort 93Overall94Value98Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort93Durability91Confidence86Pros
A 47mm heel stack at 8.8 oz, the third tallest stack among shoes on sale.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Value and appearance draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.5 out of 5.
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#29 ASICS
GlideRide Max94 Excellent Cushioning · 6 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
Overall 94 Comfort 94$80 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall94Cushioning94Comfort94Durability85Appearance80Value70Confidence84Pros
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
One of six reviewers describes the foam as soft and supple with the slightest touch of firmness.
One reviewer reports no change in the foam at almost 300 miles.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.0 out of 5, and two of six reviewers call the $170 list price high.
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#30 Brooks
Glycerin Max 294 Excellent Cushioning · 3 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 across every dimension, one calling it great for bigger runners who want support with cushioning.
Overall 94 Comfort 92$189 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall94Cushioning94Comfort92Durability92Appearance76Value74Confidence79Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 across every dimension, one calling it great for bigger runners who want support with cushioning.
Cons
It lists at $200, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#31 HOKA
Skyward X 294 Excellent Cushioning · 2 reviews · Confidence 56/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 94 Comfort 85Overall94Cushioning94Comfort85Durability76Appearance71Value66Confidence56Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $225, well above the $150 median for daily trainers, and value draws 4.0 out of 5 from the two reviews so far.
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#32 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3293 Very good Cushioning · 3 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Stability
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
Overall 93 Comfort 90$113 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning93Durability91Comfort90Appearance74Value65Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
The GEL-Kayano 30 two versions back scores 99 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the three reviews so far, at 4.3 out of 5.
It lists at $165, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#33 HOKA
Rincon 493 Excellent Cushioning · 6 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz
At 8.3 oz, light for a daily trainer.
Overall 93 Comfort 80Overall93Cushioning93Value83Comfort80Appearance78Durability72Confidence87Pros
At 8.3 oz, light for a daily trainer.
One reviewer calls the cushioning protective without being squishy, closer to shoes of ten years ago.
It lists at $125, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One reviewer says it scuffs easily and finds it a bit pricey for a trainer.
One reviewer finds it stiff at first because of the thick outsole.
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#34 PUMA
Velocity NITRO 291 Very good Cushioning · 18 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Overall 91 Comfort 91$35 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall91Value99Appearance98Durability95Cushioning91Comfort91Confidence92Pros
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Reviewers use it for easy runs and faster workouts alike.
Durability rates 4.4 out of 5 across eighteen reviewers, and two expect to get 400 miles or more from a pair.
Cons
Three of eighteen reviewers describe the ride as firm with a moderate amount of cushioning.
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#35 Mizuno
Wave Rider 2991 Very good Cushioning · 2 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Overall 91 Comfort 85Overall91Cushioning91Comfort85Durability84Value82Appearance74Confidence86Pros
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Wave Rider 28 before it scores 97 on six reviews against its 81.
Scores across the Wave Rider line have ranged from 56 to 97.
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#36 New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v590 Good Cushioning · 7 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Overall 90 Comfort 95$137 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Comfort95Value91Cushioning90Appearance76Durability57Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Reviewers describe a springy ride that works at easy and uptempo paces.
Wide widths are available, and one reviewer with a wide forefoot found room in them.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.4 out of 5, and one reviewer gets 220 to 250 miles before the foam goes.
Two of seven reviewers find it too soft to feel steady at fast paces.
Reviewers rate it below the Rebel v4 it replaces, which scores 99 on thirty-eight reviews.
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#37 Brooks
Ghost 1890 Very good Cushioning · 4 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Overall 90 Comfort 96$124 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Durability97Comfort96Cushioning90Value83Appearance70Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Reviewers rate it comfortable, with support and cushioning singled out.
One reviewer recommends it for the 5k and 10k runner not chasing high mileage.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the six reviews so far, at 4.2 out of 5.
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#38 ASICS
Novablast 690 Good Cushioning · 4 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers who rate cushioning give it 5 out of 5.
Overall 90 Comfort 74Overall90Cushioning90Comfort74Value73Durability66Appearance60Confidence79Pros
Both reviewers who rate cushioning give it 5 out of 5.
One reviewer says it feels great and pushes you forward.
The Novablast 3, 4 and 5 all score in the high nineties, on 149 reviews between them.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the three reviews so far, at 3.0 out of 5.
One reviewer, who also owns the Novablast 4 and 5, says those lose their bounce quickly.
Both reviewers who rate value give it 3 out of 5.
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#39 Brooks
Beast GTS 2690 Very good Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 47/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Beast GTS 23 and 24 before it score 83 and 93.
Overall 90 Comfort 90$163 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning90Comfort90Durability88Value79Appearance68Confidence47Buy it now
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Pros
The Beast GTS 23 and 24 before it score 83 and 93.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
Value draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#40 Brooks
Ghost 1688 Good Cushioning · 38 reviews · Confidence 96/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 12mm drop · 36mm stack
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Overall 88 Comfort 96$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall88Durability98Comfort96Value93Cushioning88Appearance77Confidence96Pros
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Runners describe a middle-ground ride, neither too soft nor firm.
Reviewers find it comfortable for daily and marathon training miles.
Cons
Some reviewers find the toe box tighter than earlier Ghosts.
One reviewer calls the colorways ugly, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension.
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#41 adidas
Ultraboost 5x88 Good Cushioning · 5 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 10mm drop · 38mm stack
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 88 Comfort 76$72 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall88Appearance95Durability94Value89Cushioning88Comfort76Confidence91Pros
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
A 38mm heel stack at 8.8 oz in the men's build.
All five reviewers so far rate the appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Comfort draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the five reviews so far, at 4.4 out of 5.
It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#42 Brooks
Ghost 1788 Good Cushioning · 8 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 37mm stack
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
Overall 88 Comfort 95$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall88Durability97Comfort95Cushioning88Value84Appearance71Confidence89Buy it now
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Pros
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
One reviewer got about 400 miles from a pair before replacing them.
One reviewer uses it for easy runs and two or three track workouts a week.
Cons
The Ghost 16 before it scores 97 on thirty-eight reviews, against 89 here on eight.
Cushioning and appearance draw the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.1 out of 5.
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#43 PUMA
Velocity Nitro 488 Good Cushioning · 2 reviews · Confidence 43/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
Overall 88 Comfort 83$98 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall88Value96Appearance88Durability88Cushioning88Comfort83Confidence43Pros
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 4.0 out of 5.
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#44 Nike
Structure 2587 Good Cushioning · 17 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across seventeen reviewers at 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer 400 miles in reports little wear.
Overall 87 Comfort 78$92 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall87Durability99Value98Appearance97Cushioning87Comfort78Confidence91Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across seventeen reviewers at 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer 400 miles in reports little wear.
One reviewer describes a higher stack of softer, springier foam than any previous Structure.
Value also rates 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it one of the best trainers on the market for the money.
Cons
Two of seventeen reviewers find it stiff or clunky for faster tempo work.
One reviewer found the forefoot air pocket made the toes curl until it flattened out.
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#45 On
Cloudmonster 387 Good Cushioning · 5 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 6mm drop · 35mm stack
One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Overall 87 Comfort 85$170 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall87Appearance96Cushioning87Comfort85Durability79Value59Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Overall ratings average 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
One reviewer says the redesigned cushioning improves on the Cloudmonster 2 and no longer squeaks.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.5 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the $190 list price high.
One of five reviewers finds it less comfortable past about ten miles.
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#46 On
Cloudsurfer Max87 Good Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
The one reviewer so far, at 50 miles a week, rates durability and appearance 5 out of 5 and calls it a workhorse for everything from cooldowns to light tempo.
Overall 87 Comfort 82Overall87Appearance95Cushioning87Durability84Comfort82Value67Confidence74Pros
The one reviewer so far, at 50 miles a week, rates durability and appearance 5 out of 5 and calls it a workhorse for everything from cooldowns to light tempo.
A 37mm heel stack with a 5mm drop, at 10.3 oz.
Cons
At 10.3 oz it sits in the heavy weight band, and it lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers.
The one reviewer so far rates value 3 out of 5.
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#47 Saucony
Hurricane 2587 Good Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 43/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 87 Comfort 74$90 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning87Durability77Comfort74Value65Appearance62Confidence43Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
That reviewer rates durability and looks 3 out of 5.
The Hurricane 24 before it scores 75 and the Hurricane 26 after it 79 on two reviews, against 68 for this version.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#48 Saucony
Hurricane 2687 Good Cushioning · 2 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
Overall 87 Comfort 80Overall87Cushioning87Durability87Comfort80Value72Appearance65Confidence37Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
One reviewer uses it for race-day long runs.
Cons
One reviewer finds the toe box narrow and recommends the wide version.
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
How this ranking works
Ratings come from our statistical models of runner reviews: the score is our best estimate of how a shoe is rated, and the bar behind it in an expanded row is the range we consider plausible given how many reviews it has. Shoes with few reviews rank more cautiously rather than shooting to the top on a handful of glowing write-ups. Prices are the live prices at the retailers we track, and everything ranked here is a shoe you can buy today.