Most Comfortable Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for comfort by real, experienced, and knowledgeable runners.
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156 shoes · page 1 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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#1 HOKA
Clifton 999 99 Exceptional Exceptional Ranked by Comfort 130 reviews Confidence 100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz · 38mm stack · 5mm drop
Some reviewers find it light on foot for how much soft cushioning it has.
Overall 99 Cushioning 98$170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:30 AM UTCOverall99Comfort99Cushioning98Durability87Appearance86Value83Confidence100Pros
Some reviewers find it light on foot for how much soft cushioning it has.
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
Reviewers disagree about its durability: some report it wearing out sooner than they expected, and others report hundreds of miles without problems.
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#2 HOKA
Bondi 899 99 Exceptional Exceptional Ranked by Comfort 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 Cushioning 99Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Durability97Value77Appearance75Confidence100Buy it now
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$95 $165 42% off
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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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#3 ASICS
Superblast 298 98 Exceptional Exceptional Ranked by Comfort 14 reviews Confidence 95
Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any speed shoe for sale.
Overall 98 Cushioning 99$150 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall98Cushioning99Comfort98Durability97Appearance93Value90Confidence95Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any speed shoe for sale.
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any speed shoe for sale.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical speed shoe for sale.
It is heavier than the typical speed shoe for sale.
It is heavier than the Superblast before it.
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#4 HOKA
Bondi 998 98 Exceptional Exceptional Ranked by Comfort 4 reviews Confidence 94
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 43mm stack · 5mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 98 Cushioning 99Overall98Cushioning99Comfort98Durability90Value77Appearance69Confidence94Buy 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 Nike
Vomero 1897 97 Exceptional Exceptional Ranked by Comfort 21 reviews Confidence 97
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 46mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 97 Cushioning 96Overall97Comfort97Cushioning96Appearance83Durability70Value67Confidence97Buy 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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#6 Brooks
Glycerin 2297 97 Exceptional Exceptional Ranked by Comfort 4 reviews Confidence 95
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 38mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 97 Cushioning 94$90 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall97Comfort97Durability95Cushioning94Value79Appearance74Confidence95Pros
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
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.
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#7 Brooks
Glycerin 2397 97 Exceptional Exceptional Ranked by Comfort 4 reviews Confidence 94
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 97 Cushioning 95$166 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall97Comfort97Durability95Cushioning95Appearance80Value78Confidence94Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $175Dick's $175MSRP $175
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Pros
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Our ratings put its durability 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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#8 HOKA
Clifton 1096 96 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Comfort 11 reviews Confidence 95
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 96 Cushioning 98$93 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall96Cushioning98Comfort96Value79Durability69Appearance64Confidence95Pros
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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#9 Brooks
Ghost Max 296 96 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Comfort 15 reviews Confidence 94
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz · 39mm stack · 6mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 96 Cushioning 94Overall96Durability96Comfort96Cushioning94Value92Appearance86Confidence94Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Some reviewers find the shoe very comfortable to run in.
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It is heavier than the Ghost Max before it.
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#10 ASICS
Superblast 394 94 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Comfort 4 reviews Confidence 89
Speed shoe · Neutral · 8.0 oz · 45mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any speed shoe.
Overall 94 Cushioning 98Overall94Cushioning98Comfort94Durability91Appearance86Value79Confidence89Pros
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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#11 Saucony
Triumph 2293 93 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Comfort 21 reviews Confidence 96
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 37mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 93 Cushioning 94$105 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:31 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning94Comfort93Durability91Value83Appearance80Confidence96Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
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#12 HOKA
Clifton 1193 93 Excellent Excellent Ranked by Comfort 4 reviews Confidence 93
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 93 Cushioning 98$149 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning98Comfort93Value77Durability77Appearance70Confidence93Buy 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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#13 On
Cloudsurfer92 92 Very good Very good Ranked by Comfort 10 reviews Confidence 89
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 32mm stack · 10mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Overall 92 Cushioning 91$159 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall92Comfort92Cushioning91Appearance91Value74Durability70Confidence89Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
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#14 Brooks
Ghost 1691 91 Very good Very good Ranked by Comfort 38 reviews Confidence 98
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 36mm stack · 12mm drop
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 91 Cushioning 82$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:31 AM UTCOverall91Durability97Comfort91Value88Cushioning82Appearance76Confidence98Pros
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
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#15 ASICS
Novablast 591 91 Very good Very good Ranked by Comfort 18 reviews Confidence 94
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 91 Cushioning 92$130 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:31 AM UTCOverall91Value94Cushioning92Comfort91Appearance74Durability71Confidence94Buy 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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#16 Saucony
Triumph 2391 91 Very good Very good Ranked by Comfort 2 reviews Confidence 90
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 42mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 91 Cushioning 91$76 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall91Durability91Cushioning91Comfort91Value81Appearance74Confidence90Buy it now
Other retailers
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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#17 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2790 90 Very good Very good Ranked by Comfort 2 reviews Confidence 90
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 44mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 90 Cushioning 94$110 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning94Comfort90Durability87Appearance74Value70Confidence90Pros
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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#18 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2890 90 Very good Very good Ranked by Comfort 5 reviews Confidence 89
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 44mm stack · 8mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 90 Cushioning 93$161 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning93Comfort90Durability85Appearance73Value68Confidence89Buy 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 lighter than the GEL-Nimbus 27 before it.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#19 Altra
Escalante 590 90 Very good Very good Ranked by Comfort 2 reviews Confidence 87
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 24mm stack · zero-drop
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 90 Cushioning 74$121 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Comfort90Durability83Value82Cushioning74Appearance71Confidence87Buy 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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#20 Brooks
Ghost 1789 89 Good Good Ranked by Comfort 8 reviews Confidence 94
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 37mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 89 Cushioning 83$101 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:32 AM UTCOverall89Durability94Comfort89Cushioning83Value81Appearance71Confidence94Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $110 27% offDick's $135 10% offMSRP $150
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Pros
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#21 Brooks
Ghost 1889 89 Good Good Ranked by Comfort 5 reviews Confidence 91
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.7 oz · 36mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 89 Cushioning 84$135 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall89Durability94Comfort89Cushioning84Value80Appearance72Confidence91Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $150Dick's $150MSRP $150
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Pros
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#22 Brooks
Ghost Max 389 89 Good Good Ranked by Comfort 2 reviews Confidence 71
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz · 39mm stack · 6mm drop
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Overall 89 Cushioning 91Overall89Durability95Cushioning91Comfort89Value85Appearance75Confidence71Pros
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#23 Nike
Vomero 1788 88 Good Good Ranked by Comfort 61 reviews Confidence 99
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 39mm stack · 10mm drop
Overall 88 Cushioning 89$115 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:31 AM UTCOverall88Cushioning89Comfort88Durability85Appearance82Value71Confidence99Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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#24 HOKA
Rocket X 288 88 Good Good Ranked by Comfort 18 reviews Confidence 89
Racing shoe · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 36mm stack · 5mm drop
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any racing shoe.
Overall 88 Cushioning 88Overall88Durability92Comfort88Cushioning88Value88Appearance78Confidence89Pros
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.
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.