Most Comfortable Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for comfort by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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157 shoes · page 1 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 9.
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#1 HOKA
Clifton 999 99 Exceptional Exceptional Comfort · 130 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 40mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Overall 99 Cushioning 98$170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:30 AM UTCOverall99Comfort99Cushioning98Durability87Appearance87Value83Confidence100Pros
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Many find the forefoot roomier and comfier than the Clifton 8.
Reviewers call it the best-riding Clifton for daily easy miles.
Cons
Several reviewers report upper tearing and fast wear before expected mileage.
Some runners find it clunky and slow at faster paces.
Several reviewers call it expensive for how quickly it wears.
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#2 Nike
Vomero 1898 98 Exceptional Exceptional Comfort · 20 reviews · Confidence 97/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 46mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning for easy runs and long miles.
Overall 98 Cushioning 97Overall98Comfort98Cushioning97Appearance83Durability71Value69Confidence97Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning for easy runs and long miles.
Two reviewers report running injury-free across several pairs.
Reviewers call it comfortable while still responsive at moderate paces.
Cons
Several reviewers wore through the heel outsole quickly.
One reviewer calls it terrible for speed work, and another finds it a little unstable.
One reviewer calls the 46mm midsole and thick upper overbuilt and prefers the Vomero 17.
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#3 ASICS
Superblast 298 98 Exceptional Exceptional Comfort · 14 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 7mm drop
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
Overall 98 Cushioning 99Overall98Cushioning99Comfort98Durability96Appearance92Value90Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
High-mileage reviewers make it their everyday trainer and rate comfort top marks.
Cons
One reviewer says the upper loosens before the midsole wears out.
At $200 list it sits above most speed-day trainers, and value is its lowest-rated dimension.
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#4 HOKA
Mach X 298 98 Exceptional Exceptional Comfort · 11 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.7 oz
Reviewers reach for it on speed days and steady long runs.
Overall 98 Cushioning 97Overall98Comfort98Cushioning97Appearance86Durability81Value81Confidence94Pros
Reviewers reach for it on speed days and steady long runs.
PEBA foam and Pebax plate, but built up more than pure racers.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, and three of eleven reviewers rate it 3 or below.
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#5 HOKA
Bondi 998 98 Exceptional Exceptional Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
Overall 98 Cushioning 98Overall98Cushioning98Comfort98Durability89Value77Appearance70Confidence93Buy it now
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Pros
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
The Bondi line has rated well across seven versions.
Reviewers single out the comfort and cushioning.
Cons
Reviewers rate value lower than comfort and cushioning.
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#6 Brooks
Glycerin 2297 97 Exceptional Exceptional Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 39mm stack · 10mm drop
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 97 Cushioning 91$90 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall97Comfort97Durability93Cushioning91Value80Appearance72Confidence92Pros
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
One of four reviewers, on a third pair of Glycerins, calls the ride firm and hard-wearing.
Ten of the last twelve Glycerin versions score 90 or better.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the four reviews so far, at 3.8 out of 5.
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#7 Brooks
Glycerin 2397 97 Exceptional Exceptional Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 97 Cushioning 93$149 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall97Comfort97Durability94Cushioning93Appearance77Value75Confidence91Buy it now
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Pros
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
One of four reviewers describes good cushioning without as much as max-cushion trainers carry.
Ten of the last twelve Glycerin versions score 90 or better.
Cons
It lists at $175, ten dollars above the Glycerin 22 it follows.
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#8 Brooks
Ghost Max 296 96 Excellent Excellent Comfort · 15 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
Overall 96 Cushioning 94Overall96Durability97Comfort96Cushioning94Value92Appearance86Confidence94Pros
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
One reviewer names the cushioning and the built-in rocker for comfort on long runs.
Value rates 4.7 out of 5 across the same fourteen reviewers.
Cons
At an average of 10.3 oz it lands in the heavy weight band, and one reviewer calls it big and boxy.
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#9 HOKA
Clifton 1095 95 Excellent Excellent Comfort · 11 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
Overall 95 Cushioning 98$93 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall95Cushioning98Comfort95Value79Durability67Appearance65Confidence93Pros
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
One reviewer calls it an ideal long and recovery run shoe and credits the move to an 8mm drop.
One reviewer reports it wearing well from 8:30 pace down to six minute miles.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.7 out of 5 across eleven reviewers.
One reviewer says it is not holding up as well as the Clifton 9.
One reviewer finds the fit slightly narrower than the Clifton 9.
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#10 Saucony
Triumph 2293 93 Very good Very good Comfort · 21 reviews · Confidence 96/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 40mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Overall 93 Cushioning 94$105 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning94Comfort93Durability90Value82Appearance80Confidence96Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Runners find the 40mm stack comfortable without feeling clunky at 10.1oz.
Cons
Reviewers rate it less favourably on value than most trainers.
Two of 21 reviewers reported an injury while running in it.
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#11 ASICS
Superblast 393 93 Very good Very good Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 45mm stack · 8mm drop
Both reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it an awesome everyday trainer.
Overall 93 Cushioning 98Overall93Cushioning98Comfort93Durability88Appearance83Value75Confidence80Pros
Both reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it an awesome everyday trainer.
Cons
It lists at $210, well above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and its two reviewers rate both durability and value 3.5 out of 5.
The original Superblast scores 100 on fifty reviews and the Superblast 2 98 on thirteen.
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#12 HOKA
Clifton 1192 92 Very good Very good Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 42mm stack · 8mm drop
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 92 Cushioning 98$154 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall92Cushioning98Comfort92Value75Durability75Appearance68Confidence87Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
The Clifton 9 two versions back scores 99 on 130 reviews.
Cons
One of three reviewers finds it needs replacing sooner than other shoes and rates durability and value 3 out of 5.
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#13 ASICS
Novablast 591 91 Very good Very good Comfort · 18 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 41mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Overall 91 Cushioning 92$130 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall91Value94Cushioning92Comfort91Appearance75Durability70Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Runners describe a bouncy, responsive ride that encourages faster paces.
9 oz with a 40.5mm heel stack, light for the cushioning.
Cons
Several runners say the cushioning fades after roughly 300 miles.
A few reviewers find it runs long and size down half a size.
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#14 Brooks
Ghost 1690 90 Good Good Comfort · 38 reviews · Confidence 97/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 36mm stack · 12mm drop
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Overall 90 Cushioning 81$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall90Durability97Comfort90Value88Cushioning81Appearance77Confidence97Pros
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Runners describe a middle-ground ride, neither too soft nor firm.
Reviewers find it comfortable for daily and marathon training miles.
Cons
Some reviewers find the toe box tighter than earlier Ghosts.
One reviewer calls the colorways ugly, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension.
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#15 Nike
Vomero Plus90 90 Good Good Comfort · 17 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 43mm stack · 10mm drop
All sixteen reviewers rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 90 Cushioning 93Overall90Cushioning93Appearance91Comfort90Durability70Value67Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
All sixteen reviewers rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Reviewers favor it for recovery runs, doubles and easy long miles.
Reviewers report the cushioning still feeling lively past 400 miles.
Cons
Three of sixteen reviewers say they would not use it for faster workouts.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer notes the $180 list price.
One reviewer found it stiff until it had broken in.
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#16 HOKA
Rocket X 290 90 Good Good Comfort · 18 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 37mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers report durability holding up well past 100 miles.
Overall 90 Cushioning 89Overall90Durability93Comfort90Cushioning89Value87Appearance78Confidence91Pros
Reviewers report durability holding up well past 100 miles.
Runners use it from 5k races to marathons and tempo workouts.
At 7.5 oz on a 37mm heel stack.
Cons
At 7.5 oz it is heavier than most carbon-plated racers.
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#17 Brooks
Ghost 1790 90 Good Good Comfort · 8 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 37mm stack · 10mm drop
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
Overall 90 Cushioning 82$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Durability93Comfort90Cushioning82Value81Appearance73Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
One reviewer got about 400 miles from a pair before replacing them.
One reviewer uses it for easy runs and two or three track workouts a week.
Cons
The Ghost 16 before it scores 97 on thirty-eight reviews, against 89 here on eight.
Cushioning and appearance draw the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.1 out of 5.
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#18 Altra
Escalante 590 90 Very good Very good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.7 oz (women's)
Both reviewers so far name the roomy toe box.
Overall 90 Cushioning 72Overall90Comfort90Durability83Value82Appearance73Cushioning72Confidence79Pros
Both reviewers so far name the roomy toe box.
Both reviewers so far call it durable, one getting about a year out of a pair at twenty miles a week.
One reviewer describes the zero-drop ride as soft but firmly supportive.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the amount average.
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#19 New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v589 89 Good Good Comfort · 7 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Overall 89 Cushioning 82$121 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall89Comfort89Value86Cushioning82Appearance76Durability61Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Reviewers describe a springy ride that works at easy and uptempo paces.
Wide widths are available, and one reviewer with a wide forefoot found room in them.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.4 out of 5, and one reviewer gets 220 to 250 miles before the foam goes.
Two of seven reviewers find it too soft to feel steady at fast paces.
Reviewers rate it below its predecessor, the Rebel v4, which scores 99 on thirty-eight reviews.
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#20 Nike
Free Run 201889 89 Good Good Comfort · 6 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz
Comfort rates 5.0 out of 5 across six reviewers, who say the upper shapes to the foot.
Overall 89 Cushioning 77Overall89Appearance96Comfort89Value84Durability83Cushioning77Confidence88Pros
Comfort rates 5.0 out of 5 across six reviewers, who say the upper shapes to the foot.
Reviewers value the minimal build, one saying it makes him focus on his form.
Reviewers use it on road, trail and sand alike.
Cons
One reviewer's only complaint is how many rocks get stuck in the outsole.
One reviewer running 30 to 50 miles a week says he wears through them quickly.
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#21 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2889 89 Good Good Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 44mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the soft cushioning and comfort on easy runs.
Overall 89 Cushioning 90$168 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall89Cushioning90Comfort89Durability82Appearance71Value65Confidence86Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the soft cushioning and comfort on easy runs.
Reviewers rate it well for daily training and long distance.
Cons
Reviewers say it feels flat and unsuited to faster running.
Value draws the lowest ratings of the five reviews so far, at 3.6 out of 5.
One of five reviewers calls it a replacement-level shoe, as average as it gets.
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#22 Saucony
Triumph 2389 89 Good Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
Overall 89 Cushioning 89$77 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall89Durability91Comfort89Cushioning89Value79Appearance73Confidence83Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
One of two reviewers so far calls it comfortable and secure underfoot, with better response than the previous Triumph.
One of two reviewers so far gets 600 to 700 miles from a pair.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
It lists at $170, ten dollars above the Triumph 22 it follows.
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#23 adidas
adizero Evo SL88 88 Good Good Comfort · 28 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 40mm stack · 7mm drop
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Overall 88 Cushioning 90$99 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall88Cushioning90Comfort88Appearance86Value81Durability75Confidence95Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Light at 7.5 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning and comfort on longer runs.
Cons
Several reviewers find grip lacking, particularly on the track.
A few runners say the tongue slips around mid-run.
Four reviewers rate durability 3 or below, and one asks for a tougher outsole.
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#24 Nike
Vomero 1787 87 Good Good Comfort · 61 reviews · Confidence 98/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 39mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Overall 87 Cushioning 89$120 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning89Durability87Comfort87Appearance82Value73Confidence98Pros
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Several reviewers report the cushioning and outsole holding up past 300 miles, one at 500 with minimal sole wear.
Reviewers prefer the new foam to the earlier Vomero 16, which scores 91 on twenty-five reviews.
Cons
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
Two reviewers find the forefoot snug or the sizing odd.
Averaging 9.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
How this ranking works
Ratings come from our statistical models of runner reviews: the score is our best estimate of how a shoe is rated, 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.