Most Comfortable Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for comfort by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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148 shoes · page 2 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#25 Brooks
Ghost 1795 Excellent Comfort · 8 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 37mm stack
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
Overall 95 Cushioning 88$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall95Durability97Comfort95Cushioning88Value84Appearance71Confidence92Buy 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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#26 New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v595 Excellent Comfort · 7 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Overall 95 Cushioning 89$137 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall95Comfort95Value91Cushioning89Appearance76Durability57Confidence88Buy 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 the Rebel v4 it replaces, which scores 99 on thirty-eight reviews.
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#27 Nike
Free Run 5.095 Excellent Comfort · 7 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Overall 95 Cushioning 69$74 $100 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall95Appearance98Value96Comfort95Durability73Cushioning69Confidence85Pros
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Value rates 4.9 out of 5 across seven reviewers against a $100 list price.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
Cushioning rates 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer keeps it to runs of six miles or less.
One reviewer says it holds on to pebbles in the tread.
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#28 Nike
Vomero 1794 Excellent Comfort · 61 reviews · Confidence 98/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 10mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Overall 94 Cushioning 96$133 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall94Cushioning96Comfort94Durability92Appearance87Value72Confidence98Pros
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 on 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 on sale.
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#29 adidas
adizero Evo SL94 Excellent Comfort · 22 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 7mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Overall 94 Cushioning 96Overall94Cushioning96Comfort94Appearance88Value87Durability80Confidence94Buy 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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#30 ASICS
GlideRide Max94 Excellent Comfort · 6 reviews · Confidence 78/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
Overall 94 Cushioning 94$80 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall94Cushioning94Comfort94Durability85Appearance80Value70Confidence78Pros
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
One of six reviewers describes the foam as soft and supple with the slightest touch of firmness.
One reviewer reports no change in the foam at almost 300 miles.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.0 out of 5, and two of six reviewers call the $170 list price high.
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#31 Brooks
Ghost Max 394 Excellent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Overall 94 Cushioning 96$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall94Durability98Cushioning96Comfort94Value87Appearance74Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Ghost Max and Ghost Max 2 before it score 97 and 96, against 88 here on two reviews.
One of two reviewers finds it runs big, and appearance draws 3.5 out of 5.
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#32 HOKA
Mach X 394 Excellent Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
Overall 94 Cushioning 96Overall94Cushioning96Comfort94Appearance78Durability74Value72Confidence77Pros
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
One of three reviewers so far uses it for track work and finds it supportive.
The Mach X and Mach X 2 before it both score 99, on forty-seven and eleven reviews.
Cons
Durability and value draw the lowest ratings of the three reviews so far, both at 3.7 out of 5.
One of three reviewers rates the value 2 out of 5.
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#33 Saucony
Endorphin Shift 393 Excellent Comfort · 21 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 4mm drop
A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.
Overall 93 Cushioning 97$100 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning97Comfort93Value92Durability90Appearance70Confidence92Pros
A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.
Several reviewers kept running comfortably while coming back from injuries.
Reviewers use them for easy days, long runs and lighter workouts.
Cons
Two reviewers find it sluggish beyond about seven-minute pace.
One reviewer calls the look dorky, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
Two reviewers report the shoe breaking down at 350 to 500 miles.
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#34 New Balance
1080v1593 Very good Comfort · 6 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, and cushioning 4.4.
Overall 93 Cushioning 94Overall93Cushioning94Comfort93Durability74Appearance74Value54Confidence89Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, and cushioning 4.4.
One reviewer, buying their seventh pair of 1080s, calls it the same reliable shoe.
Light for the category at 9.0 oz in the men's and 7.1 oz in the women's.
Cons
Durability averages 3.7 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, with two of them marking it a 2.
Value averages 3.5 out of 5, the weakest of its categories.
The three versions before it score 97, 90 and 97 here, on twenty-five, twenty-seven and twenty-eight reviews.
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#35 Brooks
Launch 1193 Excellent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 86/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
Overall 93 Cushioning 85$84 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall93Value98Comfort93Cushioning85Durability82Appearance76Confidence86Pros
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The single review so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
Scores across the Launch line have ranged from 71 to 99.
Durability and appearance are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
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#36 PUMA
MagMax Nitro93 Excellent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
A 47mm heel stack at 8.8 oz, the third tallest stack among shoes on sale.
Overall 93 Cushioning 94Overall93Value98Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort93Durability91Confidence81Pros
A 47mm heel stack at 8.8 oz, the third tallest stack among shoes on sale.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Value and appearance draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.5 out of 5.
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#37 Brooks
Glycerin Max 292 Very good Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 60/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 across every dimension, one calling it great for bigger runners who want support with cushioning.
Overall 92 Cushioning 94$189 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall92Cushioning94Comfort92Durability92Appearance76Value74Confidence60Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 across every dimension, one calling it great for bigger runners who want support with cushioning.
Cons
It lists at $200, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#38 Mount to Coast
R192 Very good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 32/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
A 36mm heel stack at 7.5 oz, light for the cushioning.
Overall 92 Cushioning 76Overall92Comfort92Durability83Appearance77Cushioning76Value71Confidence32Pros
A 36mm heel stack at 7.5 oz, light for the cushioning.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning and value draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.0 out of 5.
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#39 PUMA
Velocity NITRO 291 Very good Comfort · 18 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Overall 91 Cushioning 91$35 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall91Value99Appearance98Durability95Cushioning91Comfort91Confidence90Pros
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Reviewers use it for easy runs and faster workouts alike.
Durability rates 4.4 out of 5 across eighteen reviewers, and two expect to get 400 miles or more from a pair.
Cons
Three of eighteen reviewers describe the ride as firm with a moderate amount of cushioning.
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#40 Brooks
Glycerin Flex91 Very good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 63/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it flexible, with the stability of a Brooks shoe and none of the clunkiness.
Overall 91 Cushioning 80$145 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall91Value94Comfort91Durability88Appearance80Cushioning80Confidence63Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it flexible, with the stability of a Brooks shoe and none of the clunkiness.
The single review so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Cons
Cushioning, durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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#41 Mizuno
Neo Vista 291 Very good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 62/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 91 Cushioning 92Overall91Cushioning92Comfort91Durability74Appearance69Value63Confidence62Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer who heel strikes says the cushioning does not last past 200 miles.
Value draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Scores in the Neo Vista line have fallen from 93 for the original to 85 for this version.
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#42 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3290 Very good Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Daily trainer · Stability
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
Overall 90 Cushioning 93$113 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning93Durability91Comfort90Appearance74Value65Confidence83Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
The GEL-Kayano 30 two versions back scores 99 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the three reviews so far, at 4.3 out of 5.
It lists at $165, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#43 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3390 Very good Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 90 Cushioning 95Overall90Cushioning95Comfort90Durability83Appearance71Value56Confidence83Pros
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
One reviewer, in Kayanos since the 1990s, says the wide version suits flatter, wider feet.
The GEL-Kayano 30 scores 99 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Durability and value are its lowest-rated dimensions at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer wishes for cooler colorways.
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#44 Altra
Experience Form90 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop · 32mm stack
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
Overall 90 Cushioning 76$75 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall90Comfort90Cushioning76Appearance76Value74Durability66Confidence82Pros
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
One reviewer who overpronates says the guide rail supports the foot well over 125 miles.
Cons
Cushioning, durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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#45 Brooks
Launch 1290 Very good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Launch 10 and 11 before it score 99 and 91.
Overall 90 Cushioning 80$119 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall90Value98Comfort90Cushioning80Durability78Appearance73Confidence79Buy it now
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Pros
The Launch 10 and 11 before it score 99 and 91.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Scores across the Launch line have ranged from 71 to 99.
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#46 Mizuno
Neo Zen90 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks on sale.
Overall 90 Cushioning 80$105 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Value93Comfort90Durability87Cushioning80Appearance71Confidence74Pros
At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks on sale.
The one reviewer so far calls it a fun, bouncy and soft daily trainer.
The single review so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and value 5 out of 5.
Cons
Appearance is the only mark below 5 in the single review so far, at 4 out of 5.
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#47 Altra
Escalante Racer 290 Very good Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 71/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One reviewer has 2,000 miles on a pair and says it is still in great condition.
Overall 90 Cushioning 60Overall90Comfort90Durability77Value60Cushioning60Appearance58Confidence71Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer has 2,000 miles on a pair and says it is still in great condition.
One reviewer wants a fast, comfortable shoe without a carbon plate and finds it here.
Cons
Cushioning draws 2.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
The original Escalante Racer scores 96 on twenty-two reviews against its 83.
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
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#48 Saucony
Triumph 2490 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Overall 90 Cushioning 96Overall90Cushioning96Durability95Comfort90Value80Appearance78Confidence66Pros
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Both reviewers so far rate durability and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Scores in the Triumph line have fallen from 99 for the Triumph 21 to 86 for this version.
Value draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
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.