Best Cushioning Daily Trainers
The shoes for sale rated highest for cushioning by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#73 Nike
Flex Experience Run 1278 Decent Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 42/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Overall 78 Comfort 74Overall78Appearance94Value83Cushioning78Durability76Comfort74Confidence42Pros
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#74 Brooks
Addiction 1578 Decent Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 20/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, and 5 for comfort and value.
Overall 78 Comfort 84Overall78Comfort84Value78Cushioning78Durability76Appearance56Confidence20Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, and 5 for comfort and value.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
That same reviewer rates cushioning, durability and appearance 3 out of 5.
Earlier Addictions score unevenly, the Addiction 13 at 81 on four reviews and the Addiction 12 at 66 on one.
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#75 Nike
Zoom Vomero 577 Decent Cushioning · 2 reviews · Confidence 78/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 77 Comfort 67$90 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall77Appearance80Cushioning77Comfort67Value62Durability58Confidence78Pros
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of two reviewers says it can feel like bricks during speed work.
Durability and value both average 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far, and looks 3.0.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#76 Altra
Experience Form77 Decent Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop · 32mm stack
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
Overall 77 Comfort 90$75 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall77Comfort90Cushioning77Appearance76Value74Durability66Confidence74Pros
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
One reviewer who overpronates says the guide rail supports the foot well over 125 miles.
Cons
Cushioning, durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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#77 adidas
Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive77 Decent Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 68/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it fantastic and rates comfort and durability 4 out of 5.
Overall 77 Comfort 69Overall77Durability87Appearance84Cushioning77Value71Comfort69Confidence68Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it fantastic and rates comfort and durability 4 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning and value each draw 3 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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Overall 77 Comfort 75$149 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall77Cushioning77Durability76Comfort75Value71Appearance64Confidence41Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its durability 2 out of 5.
It lists at $179.95, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#79 Brooks
Hyperion 377 Decent Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 36/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 77 Comfort 82$84 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall77Comfort82Durability79Cushioning77Value75Appearance66Confidence36Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Hyperion 2 before it scores 91 on seven reviews, against 70 for this version.
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#80 Altra
Escalante 576 Decent Cushioning · 2 reviews · Confidence 54/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far name the roomy toe box.
Overall 76 Comfort 96Overall76Comfort96Durability89Value86Cushioning76Appearance73Confidence54Pros
Both reviewers so far name the roomy toe box.
Both reviewers so far call it durable, one getting about a year out of a pair at twenty miles a week.
One reviewer describes the zero-drop ride as soft but firmly supportive.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the amount average.
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#81 Saucony
Ride 1875 Decent Cushioning · 6 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 8mm drop · 35mm stack
Durability averages 4.8 out of 5 across the five reviewers who rate it.
Overall 75 Comfort 60$76 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall75Value82Durability80Cushioning75Comfort60Appearance59Confidence82Pros
Durability averages 4.8 out of 5 across the five reviewers who rate it.
Value averages 4.6 out of 5, and one reviewer says nobody should be buying the Brooks Ghost while this exists for less money.
One of six reviewers uses it for recovery miles and still gets enough bounce out of it for pickups and intervals.
Cons
Looks are the weakest of its categories at 3.7 out of 5 across six reviewers.
Comfort averages 4.2 out of 5, below what the same reviewers give for durability and value.
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#82 Nike
Interact Run75 Decent Cushioning · 4 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 75 Comfort 66$108 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall75Appearance82Cushioning75Comfort66Value66Durability64Confidence79Pros
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Three of four reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 or better overall.
Cons
Cushioning is the weakest of its categories at 3.8 out of 5 across four reviewers, one of whom rates it a 1.
Looks also average 3.8 out of 5 across those four reviewers.
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#83 Altra
Torin 875 Decent Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 66/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz (men's) · 0mm drop
Zero drop paired with a 30mm heel stack.
Overall 75 Comfort 89Overall75Comfort89Cushioning75Durability64Value62Appearance55Confidence66Pros
Zero drop paired with a 30mm heel stack.
The one reviewer so far calls it one of the comfiest shoes they have run in.
Cons
One reviewer so far finds it breaks down and starts to bend quickly for a $160 shoe.
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#84 ASICS
GEL-Cumulus 2674 Decent Cushioning · 9 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 8mm drop
Light for its 42mm heel stack at 8.9 oz in the men's and 7.8 oz in the women's.
Overall 74 Comfort 70$71 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall74Durability90Cushioning74Comfort70Value68Appearance58Confidence84Pros
Light for its 42mm heel stack at 8.9 oz in the men's and 7.8 oz in the women's.
The GEL-Cumulus 25 before it scores 49 on sixteen reviews, against 63 for this version.
Comfort and durability both average 4.6 out of 5 across the nine reviewers so far.
Cons
One of nine reviewers finds it short on cushioning and warns that thick gravel comes through.
Looks are the weakest of its categories at 3.9 out of 5.
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#85 Saucony
Ride 1974 Decent Cushioning · 3 reviews · Confidence 65/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Cushioning averages 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviewers so far, one calling it responsive, bouncy and stable.
Overall 74 Comfort 58$138 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall74Cushioning74Value64Durability64Comfort58Appearance57Confidence65Buy it now
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Pros
Cushioning averages 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviewers so far, one calling it responsive, bouncy and stable.
Cons
One of three reviewers has the outer heel of the outsole wearing out very fast, and rates durability 1 out of 5.
The Ride 18, on sale beside it at the same $145, scores 69 on six reviews against 55 for this version.
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#86 Nike
Winflo 1073 Decent Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 25/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 33mm stack
It lists at $105, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 73 Comfort 65$50 $105 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall73Appearance85Value74Cushioning73Durability66Comfort65Confidence25Pros
It lists at $105, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 on every dimension.
Cons
Averaging 9.4 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Two newer Winflos are on sale alongside it, scoring 73 and 70.
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#87 ASICS
GT-2000 1372 Decent Cushioning · 12 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.6 oz (men's)
Two of twelve reviewers call it good value for what it costs, and it lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 72 Comfort 55$70 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall72Value80Durability76Cushioning72Appearance68Comfort55Confidence90Pros
Two of twelve reviewers call it good value for what it costs, and it lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Two reviewers call it a solid trainer, and a third finds it bouncier than they expect.
One reviewer has run in it for years and rates it durable.
Cons
At 9.6 oz it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and one of twelve reviewers finds it too heavy for races and workouts.
One reviewer finds the tongue too thin to lock the laces down without it pressing on the top of the foot.
Another gets calf and underfoot tightness in it that they have not had in other shoes.
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#88 Nike
Pegasus 4272 Decent Cushioning · 7 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 10mm drop · 27mm stack
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Overall 72 Comfort 74Overall72Appearance89Durability84Value82Comfort74Cushioning72Confidence80Buy it now
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Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Four of seven reviewers rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
One reviewer sums it up as consistent quality.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension across six reviewers, at 3.5 out of 5, and two of them rate it 1 or 2.
Averaging 9.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Two of seven reviewers rate it 3 or below overall, one of them saying only that it had changed.
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#89 Saucony
Guide 1872 Decent Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 57/100
Daily trainer · Stability
CenterPath midsole adds a wider platform with raised sidewalls.
Overall 72 Comfort 62$77 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall72Cushioning72Value72Durability68Appearance62Comfort62Confidence57Pros
CenterPath midsole adds a wider platform with raised sidewalls.
Cons
The last six Guide versions all score between 55 and 60 here.
The Guide 19 arrives in 2026 at the same $150, leaving this the older of the two on sale.
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Overall 72 Comfort 62$132 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall72Cushioning72Value72Durability68Appearance62Comfort62Confidence53Buy it now
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Cons
The last six Guide versions all score between 55 and 60 here.
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#91 Nike
Winflo 1271 Decent Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 16/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 71 Comfort 64Overall71Appearance82Value78Cushioning71Comfort64Durability61Confidence16Pros
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far finds it stable through the ankle and useful for easy running.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its durability and its looks 3 out of 5.
That reviewer, a jumper, finds too much cushioning underfoot to feel the ground.
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#92 ASICS
GT-2000 1470 Below average Cushioning · 4 reviews · Confidence 68/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.1 oz (men's) · 8mm drop · 36mm stack
Comfort and durability both average 4.8 out of 5 across the four reviewers so far.
Overall 70 Comfort 69$110 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall70Durability79Value72Cushioning70Comfort69Appearance53Confidence68Buy it now
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Pros
Comfort and durability both average 4.8 out of 5 across the four reviewers so far.
One reviewer has run the GT-2000 line since the v5 and finds it has got better and quicker over time.
Cons
Cushioning averages 4.0 out of 5 across four reviewers, two of them marking it a 3, and one keeps it for shorter distances.
Two of four reviewers dislike the colourways.
The GT-2000 13 before it scores 67 on twelve reviews, against 57 for this version.
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#93 Saucony
Omni St 2370 Below average Cushioning · 2 reviews · Confidence 53/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent stability shoe, relatively light and durable with some bounce.
Overall 70 Comfort 73Overall70Appearance74Value73Comfort73Durability70Cushioning70Confidence53Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent stability shoe, relatively light and durable with some bounce.
Cons
The two reviewers so far split sharply, one rating every dimension 5 and the other rating comfort, cushioning, durability and value 1 and calling it cheap but uncomfortable.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#94 New Balance
FuelCell Propel v570 Decent Cushioning · 1 review · Confidence 40/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 4.8 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.5 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
Overall 70 Comfort 69$60 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall70Value76Cushioning70Appearance69Comfort69Durability66Confidence40Pros
Light at 8.5 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Earlier FuelCell Propel versions rate poorly here, the v4 at 46 on twelve reviews and the original at 48 on three.
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#95 Nike
Pegasus Premium69 Below average Cushioning · 6 reviews · Confidence 70/100
Daily trainer · Stability not rated
One reviewer running 70 miles a week wears it for everything but speed days and races.
Overall 69 Comfort 67$138 $220 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall69Appearance81Durability71Cushioning69Comfort67Value60Confidence70Pros
One reviewer running 70 miles a week wears it for everything but speed days and races.
Comfort and cushioning are the highest-rated dimensions, at 4.4 and 4.3 out of 5.
All six reviewers who rate it overall give it 4 or 5 out of 5.
Cons
Durability rates 3.6 out of 5, below comfort and cushioning, with two reviewers rating it 2 or 3.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.5 out of 5, running from a 5 down to a 1.
It lists at $220, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#96 Nike
Free Run 5.069 Below average Cushioning · 7 reviews · Confidence 61/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Overall 69 Comfort 95$74 $100 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall69Appearance98Value96Comfort95Durability73Cushioning69Confidence61Pros
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Value rates 4.9 out of 5 across seven reviewers against a $100 list price.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
Cushioning rates 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer keeps it to runs of six miles or less.
One reviewer says it holds on to pebbles in the tread.
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.