Best Cushioning Supershoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for cushioning by real, experienced, and knowledgeable runners.
All Supershoes
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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#1 Nike
Vaporfly 497 97 Exceptional Exceptional Ranked by Cushioning 3 reviews Confidence 96
Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.1 oz · 35mm stack · 6mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical racing shoe for sale.
Overall 97 Comfort 86$111 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall97Appearance98Cushioning97Comfort86Value69Durability53Confidence96Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $165 37% offNike $165 37% offDick's $204 22% offMSRP $260
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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.
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#2 HOKA
Mach X 390 90 Very good Very good Ranked by Cushioning 4 reviews Confidence 85
Speed shoe · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 44mm stack · 5mm drop
Overall 90 Comfort 87Overall90Cushioning90Comfort87Appearance78Durability75Value75Confidence85Cons
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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#3 Saucony
Endorphin Speed 589 89 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 5 reviews Confidence 90
Speed shoe · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 36mm stack · 8mm drop
Overall 89 Comfort 88$126 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall89Cushioning89Appearance89Comfort88Value87Durability81Confidence90Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $130 26% offDick's $170 3% offMSRP $175
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#4 HOKA
Rocket X 288 88 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 18 reviews Confidence 93
Racing shoe · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 36mm stack · 5mm drop
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any racing shoe.
Overall 88 Comfort 88Overall88Durability92Comfort88Cushioning88Value88Appearance78Confidence93Pros
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any racing shoe.
Cons
At 7.5 oz it is heavier than most carbon-plated racers.
It is much heavier than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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#5 Mizuno
Neo Vista 387 87 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 65
Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 45mm stack · 8mm drop
Overall 87 Comfort 85$150 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning87Comfort85Value77Durability76Appearance73Confidence65Cons
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
Skyward X87 87 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 4 reviews Confidence 64
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz · 48mm stack · 5mm drop
Overall 87 Comfort 74Overall87Cushioning87Durability77Comfort74Appearance73Value67Confidence64Cons
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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#7 HOKA
Rocket X 386 86 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 66
Racing shoe · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 42mm stack · 7mm drop
Overall 86 Comfort 84Overall86Cushioning86Comfort84Durability80Value76Appearance73Confidence66Cons
It is heavier than the typical racing shoe for sale.
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#8 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v384 84 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 7 reviews Confidence 81
Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 40mm stack · 6mm drop
Overall 84 Comfort 73$107 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall84Cushioning84Appearance81Comfort73Durability69Value68Confidence81Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $125 34% offDick's $190MSRP $190
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Cons
It is heavier than the typical speed shoe for sale.
Some reviewers report trouble with the laces, finding them too short or needing changes to feel comfortable.
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#9 HOKA
Skyward X 284 84 Good Good Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 44
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz (women's) · 48mm stack · 5mm drop
Overall 84 Comfort 76Overall84Cushioning84Comfort76Durability71Appearance69Value69Confidence44Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#10 Saucony
Endorphin Pro 479 79 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 15 reviews Confidence 89
Racing shoe · Neutral · 7.0 oz · 40mm stack · 8mm drop
It costs less than the typical racing shoe for sale.
Overall 79 Comfort 81$91 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall79Appearance93Value91Comfort81Cushioning79Durability73Confidence89Pros
It costs less than the typical racing shoe for sale.
Some reviewers single out its cushioning as one of the best things about the shoe.
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#11 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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#12 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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#13 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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#14 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
Other retailers
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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#15 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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#16 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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#17 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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#18 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.
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#19 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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#20 Nike
Zoom Fly 674 74 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 28 reviews Confidence 91
Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
Some reviewers find it versatile enough for easy runs, tempo workouts, and long runs.
Overall 74 Comfort 62Overall74Appearance89Cushioning74Durability68Value66Comfort62Confidence91Buy 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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#21 Nike
ACG Ultrafly Trail71 71 Decent Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 80
Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.1 oz (men's) · 9mm drop
Overall 71 Comfort 71Overall71Appearance85Cushioning71Comfort71Value70Durability66Confidence80Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $195 25% offDick's $260MSRP $260
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Cons
It costs much more than the typical trail shoe for sale.
It is heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
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#22 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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#23 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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#24 Salomon
S/Lab Spectur67 67 Below average Below average Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 51
Racing shoe · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 39mm stack · 8mm drop
Overall 67 Comfort 75Overall67Appearance87Durability82Value77Comfort75Cushioning67Confidence51Buy it now
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Cons
It is much heavier than the typical racing shoe 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.