Best Cushioning Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for cushioning by real, experienced, and knowledgeable runners.
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156 shoes · page 4 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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#73 Mount to Coast
R179 79 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 38
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 35mm stack · 8mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 79 Comfort 87Overall79Comfort87Durability82Appearance80Cushioning79Value77Confidence38Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#74 Mizuno
Neo Zen79 79 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 33
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.8 oz · 40mm stack · 6mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 79 Comfort 80$105 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall79Value81Comfort80Cushioning79Durability78Appearance73Confidence33Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#75 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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#76 adidas
Hyperboost Edge78 78 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 82
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 45mm stack · 6mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 78 Comfort 74$187 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall78Durability84Appearance81Cushioning78Value77Comfort74Confidence82Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $200Dick's $200MSRP $200
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Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#77 Brooks
Hyperion Max 478 78 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 60
Speed shoe · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 6mm drop
The three Hyperion Max versions before it score 98, 97 and 94.
Overall 78 Comfort 72Overall78Durability80Value79Cushioning78Appearance75Comfort72Confidence60Pros
The three Hyperion Max versions before it score 98, 97 and 94.
Cons
It lists at $200, above the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
Scores in the Hyperion Max line have fallen with each version, from 98 to 94.
It is much heavier than the typical speed shoe for sale.
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#78 Brooks
Hyperion Max 378 78 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 58
Speed shoe · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 46mm stack · 6mm drop
Overall 78 Comfort 75$110 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall78Value82Durability79Cushioning78Appearance77Comfort75Confidence58Buy 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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#79 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v578 78 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 5 reviews Confidence 54
Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 40mm stack · 8mm drop
It is lighter than the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 before it.
Overall 78 Comfort 81$121 $265 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall78Comfort81Appearance79Cushioning78Durability76Value74Confidence54Buy 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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#80 Saucony
Hurricane 2578 78 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 48
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.4 oz · 38mm stack · 6mm drop
It is lighter than the Hurricane 24 before it.
Overall 78 Comfort 72$89 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall78Cushioning78Durability74Comfort72Value70Appearance66Confidence48Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $100 41% offMSRP $170
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Pros
It is lighter than the Hurricane 24 before it.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#81 adidas
Runfalcon 578 78 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 40
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.2 oz (men's) · 33mm stack · 10mm drop
It lists at $65, well below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
Overall 78 Comfort 77$40 $65 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall78Durability85Appearance84Value82Cushioning78Comfort77Confidence40Pros
It lists at $65, well below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#82 Nike
Alphafly 377 77 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 22 reviews Confidence 95
Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 40mm stack · 8mm drop
Some reviewers describe a snug, secure heel paired with a forefoot wide enough that their toes are not cramped.
Overall 77 Comfort 77$143 $295 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:31 AM UTCOverall77Appearance83Cushioning77Comfort77Value70Durability60Confidence95Buy it now
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Dick's $220 25% offNike $222 25% offMSRP $295
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Pros
Some reviewers describe a snug, secure heel paired with a forefoot wide enough that their toes are not cramped.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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#83 Brooks
Glycerin Flex77 77 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 79
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 36mm stack · 6mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 77 Comfort 85$129 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall77Value89Comfort85Durability83Appearance78Cushioning77Confidence79Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $130 24% offDick's $130 24% offMSRP $170
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Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#84 On
Cloudsurfer Next77 77 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 4 reviews Confidence 75
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 30mm stack · 6mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 77 Comfort 74$147 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall77Appearance83Cushioning77Comfort74Durability69Value60Confidence75Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#85 HOKA
Skyflow76 76 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 10 reviews Confidence 89
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 40mm stack · 5mm drop
Overall 76 Comfort 66$129 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall76Cushioning76Appearance74Durability69Comfort66Value62Confidence89Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#86 Nike
Structure Plus76 76 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 83
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz · 10mm drop
Overall 76 Comfort 74Overall76Appearance89Cushioning76Comfort74Durability70Value70Confidence83Buy it now
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Nike $108 36% offDick's $170MSRP $170
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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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#87 Nike
Structure 2576 76 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 17 reviews Confidence 82
Daily trainer · Stability · 10.4 oz · 10mm drop
Some reviewers describe a stable, supportive ride with a structured feel for runners who want stability.
Overall 76 Comfort 73$100 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:31 AM UTCOverall76Durability97Value95Appearance91Cushioning76Comfort73Confidence82Pros
Some reviewers describe a stable, supportive ride with a structured feel for runners who want stability.
Our ratings put its value among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#88 Brooks
Launch 1176 76 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 78
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.4 oz · 8mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 76 Comfort 86$84 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall76Value97Comfort86Durability77Cushioning76Appearance75Confidence78Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Our ratings put its value among the best of any daily trainer.
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#89 adidas
Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive76 76 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 75
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 37mm stack · 8mm drop
Overall 76 Comfort 71Overall76Durability85Appearance84Cushioning76Value76Comfort71Confidence75 -
#90 New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1576 76 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 3 reviews Confidence 74
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 41mm stack · 6mm drop
Some reviewers describe the cushioning as good, giving the shoe a well-padded feel underfoot.
Overall 76 Comfort 76Overall76Value81Durability78Comfort76Cushioning76Appearance72Confidence74Pros
Some reviewers describe the cushioning as good, giving the shoe a well-padded feel underfoot.
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#91 PUMA
Velocity Nitro 476 76 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 58
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 36mm stack · 10mm drop
Overall 76 Comfort 73$91 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall76Value84Appearance78Durability77Cushioning76Comfort73Confidence58 -
#92 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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Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#93 ASICS
MEGABLAST75 75 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 5 reviews Confidence 83
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 46mm stack · 8mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 75 Comfort 61Overall75Cushioning75Durability66Appearance63Comfort61Value58Confidence83Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Reviewers often find it versatile enough to handle every kind of run, from easy days to tempo work.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#94 ASICS
METASPEED Sky Tokyo75 75 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 76
Racing shoe · Neutral · 5.8 oz · 40mm stack · 5mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical racing shoe for sale.
Overall 75 Comfort 64Overall75Cushioning75Value70Durability67Appearance65Comfort64Confidence76Pros
It is much lighter than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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#95 Brooks
Launch 1275 75 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 74
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 8mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 75 Comfort 86$115 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall75Value96Comfort86Durability76Cushioning75Appearance74Confidence74Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $120Dick's $120MSRP $120
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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.
Our ratings put its value among the best of any daily trainer.
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#96 adidas
adizero Adios Pro 475 75 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 5 reviews Confidence 54
Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 39mm stack · 6mm drop
It is much lighter than the adizero Adios Pro 3 before it.
Overall 75 Comfort 67Overall75Appearance85Durability79Value78Cushioning75Comfort67Confidence54Pros
It is much lighter than the adizero Adios Pro 3 before it.
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.