Best High-Stack Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest by real, experienced, and knowledgeable runners.
All High-Stack Shoes
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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#1 HOKA
Bondi 899 99 Exceptional Exceptional 53 reviews Confidence 96
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 4mm drop
Deep cushioning on a 43mm heel stack, and reviewers describe a smooth ride.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 99Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Durability97Value77Appearance75Confidence96Buy it now
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Pros
Deep cushioning on a 43mm heel stack, and reviewers describe a smooth ride.
Seven reviewers with knee, hip, Achilles or foot problems say they were able to run comfortably in it.
One reviewer ran a 50k and a 50 miler in a pair, and another gets 500 miles before retiring them to walking.
Cons
Value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and reviewers who like the shoe still call the $165 price high.
At 11.1 oz it sits in the heavy weight band, and three reviewers find it heavy or clunky, one of them also hot.
One reviewer with a narrow toe box began getting blisters as the mileage rose.
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#2 ASICS
Novablast 598 98 Exceptional Exceptional 18 reviews Confidence 89
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.
Comfort 91 Cushioning 92$130 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:31 AM UTCOverall98Value94Cushioning92Comfort91Appearance74Durability71Confidence89Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $130 13% offDick's $130 13% offMSRP $150
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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.
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#3 Saucony
Triumph 2494 94 Excellent Excellent 2 reviews Confidence 75
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 43mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 92$165 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall94Cushioning92Durability91Comfort87Value83Appearance79Confidence75Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $170Dick's $170MSRP $170
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Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#4 HOKA
Bondi 994 94 Excellent Excellent 4 reviews Confidence 71
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 43mm stack · 5mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 99Overall94Cushioning99Comfort98Durability90Value77Appearance69Confidence71Buy it now
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Dick's $170 3% offRunning Warehouse $175MSRP $175
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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.
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#5 Mizuno
Neo Vista 394 94 Excellent Excellent 1 review Confidence 52
Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 45mm stack · 8mm drop
Comfort 85 Cushioning 87$150 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall94Cushioning87Comfort85Value77Durability76Appearance73Confidence52Cons
The Neo Vista and Neo Vista 2 before it score 93 and 85, on six and two reviews.
It is heavier than the typical speed shoe for sale.
It costs much more than the typical speed shoe for sale.
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#6 HOKA
Clifton 1093 93 Excellent Excellent 11 reviews Confidence 86
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 98$93 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning98Comfort96Value79Durability69Appearance64Confidence86Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is much heavier than the Clifton 9 before it.
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#7 ASICS
Superblast 393 93 Excellent Excellent 4 reviews Confidence 60
Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.0 oz · 45mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any speed shoe.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 98Overall93Cushioning98Comfort94Durability91Appearance86Value79Confidence60Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any speed shoe.
It is lighter than the Superblast 2 before it.
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any speed shoe.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical speed shoe for sale.
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#8 adidas
adizero Evo SL92 92 Very good Very good 28 reviews Confidence 92
Speed shoe · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 40mm stack · 7mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical speed shoe for sale.
Comfort 86 Cushioning 88$102 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:31 AM UTCOverall92Cushioning88Comfort86Appearance86Value80Durability76Confidence92Buy it now
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Dick's $108 28% offRunning Warehouse $150MSRP $150
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Pros
It is much lighter than the typical speed shoe for sale.
It costs much less than the typical speed shoe for sale.
Cons
Some reviewers find the outsole grip is not as strong as they would like.
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#9 HOKA
Rocket X 392 92 Very good Very good 2 reviews Confidence 19
Racing shoe · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 42mm stack · 7mm drop
Comfort 84 Cushioning 86Overall92Cushioning86Comfort84Durability80Value76Appearance73Confidence19Cons
It is heavier than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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#10 PUMA
Magnify Nitro 391 91 Very good Very good 3 reviews Confidence 68
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 40mm stack · 10mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 90Overall91Cushioning90Value85Durability84Comfort82Appearance78Confidence68Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It is much lighter than the Magnify Nitro 2 before it.
Cons
It costs much more than the Magnify Nitro 2 before it.
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#11 Brooks
Glycerin Max 291 91 Very good Very good 3 reviews Confidence 50
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.8 oz · 45mm stack · 6mm drop
Comfort 87 Cushioning 89$149 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall91Cushioning89Durability88Comfort87Appearance77Value76Confidence50Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $150 25% offDick's $150 25% offMSRP $200
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Cons
It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#12 Salomon
Aero Glide 491 91 Very good Very good 1 review Confidence 40
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 81Overall91Appearance87Durability83Comfort82Cushioning81Value78Confidence40Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#13 Nike
Vomero 1890 90 Very good Very good 21 reviews Confidence 90
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 46mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Comfort 97 Cushioning 96Overall90Comfort97Cushioning96Appearance83Durability70Value67Confidence90Buy it now
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Nike $117 25% offDick's $125 19% offMSRP $155
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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.
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#14 Nike
Vomero Plus90 90 Very good Very good 17 reviews Confidence 85
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.
Comfort 86 Cushioning 88Overall90Appearance91Cushioning88Comfort86Durability68Value64Confidence85Buy it now
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Nike $137 24% offDick's $162 10% offMSRP $180
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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.
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#15 Saucony
Triumph 2390 90 Very good Very good 2 reviews Confidence 81
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 42mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Comfort 91 Cushioning 91$76 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Durability91Cushioning91Comfort91Value81Appearance74Confidence81Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $100 41% offDick's $170MSRP $170
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Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#16 Brooks
Hyperion Max 390 90 Very good Very good 2 reviews Confidence 62
Speed shoe · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 46mm stack · 6mm drop
Comfort 75 Cushioning 78$110 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Value82Durability79Cushioning78Appearance77Comfort75Confidence62Buy it now
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Dick's $140 30% offRunning Warehouse $150 25% offMSRP $200
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Cons
It is much heavier than the typical speed shoe for sale.
It costs much more than the typical speed shoe for sale.
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#17 Mizuno
Neo Vista 290 90 Very good Very good 2 reviews Confidence 27
Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.7 oz · 45mm stack · 8mm drop
Comfort 85 Cushioning 86$112 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning86Comfort85Durability73Appearance72Value70Confidence27Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $125 38% offMSRP $200
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Cons
It is heavier than the typical speed shoe for sale.
It costs much more than the typical speed shoe for sale.
It costs much more than the Neo Vista before it.
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#18 HOKA
Clifton 1189 89 Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 80
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Comfort 93 Cushioning 98$149 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall89Cushioning98Comfort93Value77Durability77Appearance70Confidence80Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $155Dick's $155MSRP $155
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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.
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#19 ASICS
Novablast 689 89 Good Good 5 reviews Confidence 73
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 41mm stack · 8mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Comfort 79 Cushioning 88$150 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall89Cushioning88Comfort79Value76Appearance66Durability65Confidence73Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $155Dick's $155MSRP $155
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Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#20 Mizuno
Wave Sky 988 88 Good Good 1 review Confidence 65
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 44mm stack · 6mm drop
Comfort 74 Cushioning 75$165 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall88Durability75Cushioning75Comfort74Value73Appearance70Confidence65Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#21 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v588 88 Good Good 5 reviews Confidence 63
Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 40mm stack · 8mm drop
It is lighter than the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 before it.
Comfort 81 Cushioning 78$121 $265 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall88Comfort81Appearance79Cushioning78Durability76Value74Confidence63Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $145 45% offDick's $265MSRP $265
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Pros
It is lighter than the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 before it.
Cons
It costs more than the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 before it.
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#22 Nike
Zoom Fly 686 86 Good Good 28 reviews Confidence 92
Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
Some reviewers find it versatile enough for easy runs, tempo workouts, and long runs.
Comfort 62 Cushioning 74Overall86Appearance89Cushioning74Durability68Value66Comfort62Confidence92Buy it now
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Dick's $122 32% offNike $124 31% offMSRP $180
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Pros
Some reviewers find it versatile enough for easy runs, tempo workouts, and long runs.
It is much lighter than the Zoom Fly 5 before it.
Cons
It costs much more than the Zoom Fly 5 before it.
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#23 HOKA
Mach X 386 86 Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 63
Speed shoe · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 44mm stack · 5mm drop
Comfort 87 Cushioning 90Overall86Cushioning90Comfort87Appearance78Durability75Value75Confidence63Cons
It is much heavier than the typical speed shoe for sale.
It is much heavier than the Mach X 2 before it.
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#24 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2885 85 Good Good 5 reviews Confidence 79
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 44mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 93$161 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall85Cushioning93Comfort90Durability85Appearance73Value68Confidence79Buy it now
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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.
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.