Best Cushioning Low-Drop Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for cushioning by real, experienced, and knowledgeable runners.
All Low-Drop Shoes
26 shoes · page 1 of 2
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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#1 HOKA
Bondi 899 99 Exceptional Exceptional Ranked by Cushioning 53 reviews Confidence 100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 4mm drop
Deep cushioning on a 43mm heel stack, and reviewers describe a smooth ride.
Overall 99 Comfort 99Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Durability97Value77Appearance75Confidence100Buy 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 HOKA
Speedgoat 693 93 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Cushioning 12 reviews Confidence 96
Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 40mm stack · 4mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any trail shoe for sale.
Overall 93 Comfort 82$100 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning93Value86Durability84Comfort82Appearance81Confidence96Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any trail shoe for sale.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
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#3 Saucony
Endorphin Shift 391 91 Very good Very good Ranked by Cushioning 21 reviews Confidence 95
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 22, 8:31 AM UTCOverall91Cushioning91Value87Comfort87Durability84Appearance70Confidence95Pros
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.
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#4 HOKA
Speedgoat 783 83 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 4 reviews Confidence 79
Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 40mm stack · 4mm drop
It is lighter than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Overall 83 Comfort 67Overall83Cushioning83Appearance70Comfort67Durability66Value57Confidence79Pros
It is lighter than the typical trail shoe for sale.
It is lighter than the Speedgoat 6 before it.
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#5 Altra
Paradigm 881 81 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 65
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz · 32mm stack · zero-drop
Overall 81 Comfort 76$85 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall81Cushioning81Comfort76Value69Durability67Appearance61Confidence65Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $100 41% offMSRP $170
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Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#6 Altra
Olympus 681 81 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 60
Trail shoe · Neutral · 11.6 oz · 33mm stack · zero-drop
Overall 81 Comfort 76$102 $185 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall81Cushioning81Comfort76Value72Durability72Appearance56Confidence60Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $115 38% offMSRP $185
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Cons
It is much heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
It costs more than the typical trail shoe for sale.
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#7 Skechers
Aero Razor80 80 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 6 reviews Confidence 80
Speed shoe · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 36mm stack · 4mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical speed shoe for sale.
Overall 80 Comfort 76$91 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall80Cushioning80Value80Comfort76Appearance71Durability70Confidence80Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $112 20% offMSRP $140
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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.
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#8 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v379 79 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 3 reviews Confidence 47
Racing shoe · Neutral · 7.0 oz · 35mm stack · 4mm drop
Overall 79 Comfort 80$130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall79Comfort80Cushioning79Appearance77Value77Durability75Confidence47Buy it now
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#9 Altra
Experience Wild79 79 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 47
Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 32mm stack · 4mm drop
It costs much less than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Overall 79 Comfort 82$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall79Comfort82Value81Cushioning79Durability76Appearance65Confidence47Pros
It costs much less than the typical trail shoe for sale.
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#10 Altra
Experience Wild 3+79 79 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 41
Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 32mm stack · 4mm drop
It costs much less than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Overall 79 Comfort 83Overall79Comfort83Value81Cushioning79Durability77Appearance69Confidence41Pros
It costs much less than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
It is heavier than the Experience Wild 2 before it.
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#11 adidas
adizero Adios Pro Evo 279 79 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 21
Racing shoe · Neutral · 4.6 oz (men's) · 39mm stack · 3mm drop
Overall 79 Comfort 72Overall79Durability85Appearance83Cushioning79Value74Comfort72Confidence21Cons
It costs much more than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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#12 Nike
Dragonfly 2 Elite77 77 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 13 reviews Confidence 85
Track spike · Stability · 4.6 oz (men's) · 20mm stack · 4mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical spike for sale.
Overall 77 Comfort 81Overall77Appearance98Durability90Value85Comfort81Cushioning77Confidence85Pros
It is much lighter than the typical spike for sale.
Our ratings put its looks among the best of any spike for sale.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical spike for sale.
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#13 Altra
Experience Flow 376 76 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 37
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 32mm stack · 4mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 76 Comfort 80$135 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall76Comfort80Cushioning76Value72Durability69Appearance65Confidence37Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $145Dick's $145MSRP $145
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Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#14 Mizuno
Wave Rebellion Pro 375 75 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 39
Racing shoe · Neutral · 7.9 oz (men's) · 50mm stack · 4mm drop
Overall 75 Comfort 72Overall75Cushioning75Comfort72Value70Durability69Appearance68Confidence39Cons
It is much heavier than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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#15 Altra
Experience Flow 275 75 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 35
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.7 oz · 32mm stack · 4mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 75 Comfort 79$122 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall75Comfort79Cushioning75Value71Durability66Appearance63Confidence35Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#16 Nike
ACG Zegama Trail74 74 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 91
Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.8 oz · 4mm drop
Overall 74 Comfort 74Overall74Appearance87Comfort74Cushioning74Value72Durability68Confidence91Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $135 25% offDick's $162 10% offMSRP $180
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Cons
It is much heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
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#17 Altra
Escalante 574 74 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 64
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 24mm stack · zero-drop
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 74 Comfort 90$121 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall74Comfort90Durability83Value82Cushioning74Appearance71Confidence64Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $140Dick's $140MSRP $140
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Pros
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#18 Altra
FWD Via74 74 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 36
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 37mm stack · 4mm drop
Overall 74 Comfort 75Overall74Value76Comfort75Cushioning74Durability73Appearance66Confidence36 -
#19 Altra
Escalante 473 73 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 7 reviews Confidence 80
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 24mm stack · zero-drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 73 Comfort 84$94 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall73Comfort84Value81Durability79Cushioning73Appearance66Confidence80Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $95 27% offDick's $130MSRP $130
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Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#20 On
Cloudboom Strike70 70 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 24
Racing shoe · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 40mm stack · 4mm drop
Overall 70 Comfort 72Overall70Appearance81Durability76Comfort72Value71Cushioning70Confidence24Buy it now
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Dick's $190 32% offRunning Warehouse $220 21% offMSRP $280
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Cons
It costs more than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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#21 Nike
Streakfly 269 69 Below average Below average Ranked by Cushioning 4 reviews Confidence 81
Racing shoe · Neutral · 5.1 oz (men's) · 26mm stack · 4mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical racing shoe for sale.
Overall 69 Comfort 68Overall69Appearance86Cushioning69Comfort68Durability59Value59Confidence81Pros
It is much lighter than the typical racing shoe for sale.
It costs much less than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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#22 Saucony
Kinvara 1669 69 Below average Below average Ranked by Cushioning 3 reviews Confidence 77
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz · 28mm stack · 4mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 69 Comfort 79$125 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall69Value90Appearance83Comfort79Cushioning69Durability54Confidence77Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#23 Altra
Experience Form69 69 Below average Below average Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 68
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.7 oz · 32mm stack · 4mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 69 Comfort 81Overall69Comfort81Appearance72Value71Cushioning69Durability66Confidence68Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#24 Altra
Torin 866 66 Below average Below average Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 61
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 30mm stack · zero-drop
Overall 66 Comfort 77$104 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall66Comfort77Cushioning66Value63Durability63Appearance56Confidence61Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $110 31% offDick's $160MSRP $160
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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.