Best Cushioning Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for cushioning by real, experienced, and knowledgeable runners.
All Running Shoes
125 shoes · page 1 of 6 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
-
#1 HOKA
Bondi 997 97 Exceptional Exceptional Ranked by Cushioning 4 reviews Confidence 92
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 43mm stack · 5mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 97 Comfort 97$155 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:33 AM UTCOverall97Cushioning97Comfort97Durability90Value76Appearance69Confidence92Buy it now
Other retailers
Dick's $170 3% offRunning Warehouse $175MSRP $175
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#2 HOKA
Clifton 1096 96 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Cushioning 11 reviews Confidence 94
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 96 Comfort 95$93 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTCOverall96Cushioning96Comfort95Value79Durability69Appearance64Confidence94Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is much heavier than the Clifton 9 before it.
-
#3 HOKA
Clifton 1196 96 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Cushioning 4 reviews Confidence 89
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 96 Comfort 93$150 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:33 AM UTCOverall96Cushioning96Comfort93Durability77Value77Appearance69Confidence89Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $155Dick's $155MSRP $155
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
-
#4 ASICS
Superblast 396 96 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Cushioning 4 reviews Confidence 82
Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.0 oz · 45mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any speed shoe.
Overall 96 Comfort 94Overall96Cushioning96Comfort94Durability92Appearance86Value79Confidence82Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any speed shoe.
It is lighter than the Superblast 2 before it.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical speed shoe for sale.
-
#5 Nike
Vomero 1895 95 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Cushioning 23 reviews Confidence 91
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 46mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 95 Comfort 96Overall95Comfort96Cushioning95Appearance83Durability70Value67Confidence91Buy it now
Other retailers
Nike $117 25% offDick's $125 19% offMSRP $155
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
Some reviewers find the outsole rubber wears out faster than the rest of the shoe.
It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It is heavier than the Vomero 17 before it.
-
#6 Nike
Vaporfly 495 95 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Cushioning 3 reviews Confidence 85
Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.1 oz · 35mm stack · 6mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical racing shoe for sale.
Overall 95 Comfort 86$111 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:33 AM UTCOverall95Appearance96Cushioning95Comfort86Value69Durability53Confidence85Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $165 37% offNike $165 37% offDick's $204 22% offMSRP $260
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
It is much lighter than the typical racing shoe for sale.
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any racing shoe.
It is lighter than the Vaporfly 3 before it.
-
#7 Brooks
Glycerin 2394 94 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Cushioning 5 reviews Confidence 86
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 94 Comfort 95$160 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:33 AM UTCOverall94Comfort95Cushioning94Durability93Appearance77Value74Confidence86Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $175Dick's $175MSRP $175
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#8 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2893 93 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Cushioning 5 reviews Confidence 81
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 44mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 93 Comfort 90$167 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning93Comfort90Durability85Appearance73Value69Confidence81Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $170Dick's $170MSRP $170
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
It is lighter than the GEL-Nimbus 27 before it.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#9 ASICS
Novablast 592 92 Very good Very good Ranked by Cushioning 18 reviews Confidence 85
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers often describe a bouncy, responsive ride that handles easy runs, long runs, and tempo work.
Overall 92 Comfort 91$130 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:31 AM UTCOverall92Value94Cushioning92Comfort91Appearance74Durability71Confidence85Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $130 13% offDick's $130 13% offMSRP $150
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Reviewers often describe a bouncy, responsive ride that handles easy runs, long runs, and tempo work.
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Our ratings put its value among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
Some reviewers report the foam losing its bounce and cushioning after a few hundred miles.
-
#10 HOKA
Gaviota 592 92 Very good Very good Ranked by Cushioning 15 reviews Confidence 79
Daily trainer · Stability · 10.0 oz · 36mm stack · 6mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 92 Comfort 82Overall92Cushioning92Comfort82Value81Durability81Appearance79Confidence79Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#11 Saucony
Triumph 2492 92 Very good Very good Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 74
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 43mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 92 Comfort 88$157 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTCOverall92Cushioning92Durability91Comfort88Value83Appearance79Confidence74Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $170Dick's $170MSRP $170
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#12 Saucony
Endorphin Shift 391 91 Very good Very good Ranked by Cushioning 21 reviews Confidence 84
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.8 oz · 39mm stack · 4mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 91 Comfort 87$100 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:31 AM UTCOverall91Cushioning91Value87Comfort87Durability84Appearance69Confidence84Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
Some reviewers report the shoe starting to come apart after several hundred miles of use.
-
#13 Saucony
Triumph 2391 91 Very good Very good Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 70
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 42mm stack · 10mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 91 Comfort 90$76 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTCOverall91Durability91Cushioning91Comfort90Value80Appearance74Confidence70Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $100 41% offDick's $170MSRP $170
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#14 Brooks
Ghost Max 391 91 Very good Very good Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 56
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz · 39mm stack · 6mm drop
Overall 91 Comfort 89Overall91Durability94Cushioning91Comfort89Value85Appearance75Confidence56Cons
It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#15 Saucony
Endorphin Speed 590 90 Very good Very good Ranked by Cushioning 6 reviews Confidence 79
Speed shoe · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 36mm stack · 8mm drop
Overall 90 Comfort 90$129 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning90Comfort90Appearance89Value88Durability82Confidence79Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $130 26% offDick's $175MSRP $175
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
-
#16 Nike
Vomero 1789 89 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 61 reviews Confidence 95
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 39mm stack · 10mm drop
Overall 89 Comfort 88$113 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:31 AM UTCOverall89Cushioning89Comfort88Durability86Appearance82Value71Confidence95Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#17 New Balance
1080v1589 89 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 8 reviews Confidence 79
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 40mm stack · 6mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 89 Comfort 87Overall89Cushioning89Comfort87Appearance74Durability73Value58Confidence79Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#18 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3389 89 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 5 reviews Confidence 76
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz · 39mm stack · 8mm drop
Overall 89 Comfort 84Overall89Cushioning89Comfort84Durability82Appearance73Value62Confidence76Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#19 HOKA
Arahi 889 89 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 66
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.8 oz · 39mm stack · 8mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 89 Comfort 82$116 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:35 AM UTCOverall89Cushioning89Comfort82Durability77Value74Appearance67Confidence66Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $120 20% offDick's $120 20% offMSRP $150
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#20 HOKA
Mach X 389 89 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 4 reviews Confidence 53
Speed shoe · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 44mm stack · 5mm drop
Overall 89 Comfort 87Overall89Cushioning89Comfort87Appearance78Durability75Value75Confidence53Cons
It is much heavier than the typical speed shoe for sale.
It is much heavier than the Mach X 2 before it.
-
#21 Brooks
Glycerin Max 289 89 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 3 reviews Confidence 39
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.8 oz · 45mm stack · 6mm drop
Overall 89 Comfort 87$148 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:33 AM UTCOverall89Cushioning89Durability88Comfort87Appearance78Value76Confidence39Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $150 25% offDick's $150 25% offMSRP $200
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Cons
It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#22 adidas
adizero Evo SL88 88 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 31 reviews Confidence 87
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 40mm stack · 7mm drop
Overall 88 Comfort 87$97 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:31 AM UTCOverall88Cushioning88Comfort87Appearance86Value80Durability76Confidence87Buy it now
Other retailers
Dick's $108 28% offRunning Warehouse $150MSRP $150
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Cons
Some reviewers find the outsole grip is not as strong as they would like.
-
#23 Nike
Vomero Plus88 88 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 18 reviews Confidence 83
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 45mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers often pick it for recovery runs and very easy days when their legs feel beat up.
Overall 88 Comfort 86Overall88Appearance89Cushioning88Comfort86Durability66Value61Confidence83Buy it now
Other retailers
Nike $137 24% offDick's $145 19% offMSRP $180
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Reviewers often pick it for recovery runs and very easy days when their legs feel beat up.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
#24 ASICS
Novablast 688 88 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 5 reviews Confidence 70
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 41mm stack · 8mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 88 Comfort 80$150 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:33 AM UTCOverall88Cushioning88Comfort80Value76Appearance66Durability65Confidence70Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $155Dick's $155MSRP $155
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
How this ranking works
Ratings come from our statistical models of runner reviews: each rating is our best estimate of how runners rate a shoe, 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.