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 3 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#49 Brooks
Glycerin GTS 2390 Very good Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 63/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 90 Cushioning 84$165 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Durability97Comfort90Cushioning84Value68Appearance56Confidence63Buy it now
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Pros
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Comfort averages 4.8 out of 5 across those five reviewers, one of whom calls it the softest support shoe they have run in.
All five reviewers so far rate it 4 out of 5 or better overall.
Cons
Two of five reviewers call the ride firm, one saying it gets hard on the feet after a while.
It lists at $179.95, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
One of five reviewers describes it as slightly unstable.
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#50 Brooks
Beast GTS 2690 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 51/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Beast GTS 23 and 24 before it score 83 and 93.
Overall 90 Cushioning 90$163 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning90Comfort90Durability88Value79Appearance68Confidence51Buy it now
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Pros
The Beast GTS 23 and 24 before it score 83 and 93.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
Value draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#51 Nike
Vaporfly 489 Good Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Racing · Neutral · 4.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Overall 89 Cushioning 98$110 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall89Appearance98Cushioning98Comfort89Value67Durability51Confidence82Buy it now
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Pros
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Reviewers describe a springy, propulsive ride best at fast paces.
Cons
Durability is the lowest-rated dimension in the few reviews so far.
One reviewer says it offers little support.
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#52 Altra
Torin 889 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz (men's) · 0mm drop
Zero drop paired with a 30mm heel stack.
Overall 89 Cushioning 75Overall89Comfort89Cushioning75Durability64Value62Appearance55Confidence80Pros
Zero drop paired with a 30mm heel stack.
The one reviewer so far calls it one of the comfiest shoes they have run in.
Cons
One reviewer so far finds it breaks down and starts to bend quickly for a $160 shoe.
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#53 Topo Athletic
Atmos89 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 70/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 5mm drop
9.7 oz on a 39mm heel stack with a 5mm drop.
Overall 89 Cushioning 64$124 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall89Value92Comfort89Durability81Appearance76Cushioning64Confidence70Pros
9.7 oz on a 39mm heel stack with a 5mm drop.
The one reviewer so far, with wide feet, praises the roomy toe box and reports no wear at 300 miles.
Cons
The one reviewer so far calls the cushioning slightly firm and rates appearance 3 out of 5.
The Atmos 2 has replaced it, though the one reviewer notes this version can still be found on sale.
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#54 Saucony
Endorphin Pro 488 Good Comfort · 14 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.5 oz · 7mm drop · 40mm stack
At 6.5 oz, reviewers find it fast and responsive at speed.
Overall 88 Cushioning 86$126 $240 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall88Appearance97Value96Comfort88Cushioning86Durability78Confidence90Pros
At 6.5 oz, reviewers find it fast and responsive at speed.
Reviewers consider it good value next to other carbon-plated racers.
Cons
One reviewer's heel layer peeled before 100 miles, and durability is the lowest-rated dimension.
Some reviewers find the fit runs small.
Three of fourteen reviewers reported an injury while running in it.
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#55 HOKA
Gaviota 588 Good Comfort · 15 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10.0 oz · 6mm drop · 39mm stack
One reviewer names the cushioning for long runs and a good amount of stability with it.
Overall 88 Cushioning 98$132 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall88Cushioning98Comfort88Durability87Value86Appearance83Confidence84Pros
One reviewer names the cushioning for long runs and a good amount of stability with it.
One reviewer picked it for a wide toe box and a stiff rocker.
Both reviewers who compared it with their previous shoe rate it better.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer had the sole separate on three pairs within weeks.
One of fifteen reviewers finds it poorly ventilated and hot in summer.
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#56 Altra
FWD Via88 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
A 37mm heel stack at 8.0 oz, light for the cushioning.
Overall 88 Cushioning 80$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall88Comfort88Cushioning80Value76Appearance74Durability71Confidence80Pros
A 37mm heel stack at 8.0 oz, light for the cushioning.
One reviewer describes it as extremely plush underfoot and lighter on the foot than it looks.
One reviewer names the wide toe box for letting the toes splay.
Cons
One reviewer would not run faster than a steady state in it.
The same reviewer found the laces very long and had to retie them to stop rubbing at the ball of the foot.
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#57 PUMA
Deviate Nitro 488 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 33/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it very responsive off the forefoot for uptempo training.
Overall 88 Cushioning 74Overall88Appearance91Comfort88Value82Durability81Cushioning74Confidence33Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it very responsive off the forefoot for uptempo training.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds it runs big and would not use it for long runs.
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#58 Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 2587 Good Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz (men's) · 12mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers praise the comfort and support.
Overall 87 Cushioning 83$130 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall87Comfort87Durability84Cushioning83Appearance65Value59Confidence84Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the comfort and support.
At 8.9 oz one reviewer calls it a lighter version of an old friend.
The four Adrenaline GTS versions before it score 91 to 97.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far, at 3.3 out of 5.
One reviewer says the cushioning degrades fast, and durability rates 3.5 out of 5.
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#59 Altra
Escalante 487 Good Comfort · 7 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
Overall 87 Cushioning 78$90 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall87Comfort87Value85Durability83Cushioning78Appearance66Confidence82Buy it now
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Pros
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
One reviewer says durability is about the same as the Escalante 3.
Cons
Two reviewers say the added cushioning feels little different from the Escalante 3, and one that it now rides like a high-stack shoe.
One reviewer says the laces always come undone.
The Escalante 3 and 4 score 75 and 82 against 93 for the original.
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#60 Altra
Experience Flow 287 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 57/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it well cushioned and bouncy, and used it as a daily trainer for a whole summer.
Overall 87 Cushioning 84$111 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall87Comfort87Cushioning84Value70Durability66Appearance63Confidence57Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it well cushioned and bouncy, and used it as a daily trainer for a whole summer.
That reviewer rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One reviewer got about 200 miles out of a pair and says the outsole rubber started peeling well before that.
Durability is the lowest-rated dimension in the one review so far, at 2 out of 5.
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#61 HOKA
Rocket X 387 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 42/100
Racing · Neutral · 7mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 87 Cushioning 91Overall87Cushioning91Comfort87Durability77Value70Appearance69Confidence42Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
The Rocket X 2 before it scores 97 on eighteen reviews.
Cons
Durability and appearance draw 3 out of 5 from the two reviews so far.
Value draws 2 out of 5 from the two reviews so far, against a $250 list price.
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#62 Altra
Experience Flow 387 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 26/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for cushioning.
Overall 87 Cushioning 85$135 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall87Comfort87Cushioning85Value71Durability67Appearance62Confidence26Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for cushioning.
Cons
Durability and value are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
The Experience Flow 2 before it scores 74 on one review.
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#63 ASICS
GlideRide Max 287 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 25/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The GlideRide Max before it scores 90 on six reviews.
Overall 87 Cushioning 86Overall87Comfort87Cushioning86Durability75Appearance70Value70Confidence25Pros
The GlideRide Max before it scores 90 on six reviews.
The one reviewer 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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#64 New Balance
1080 v386 Good Comfort · 10 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 8mm drop · 30mm stack
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
Overall 86 Cushioning 94Overall86Cushioning94Comfort86Appearance72Durability65Value54Confidence85Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
One reviewer prefers it to the version that followed.
Cons
Durability averages 3.6 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and two reviewers report the forefoot wearing out or the mesh tearing early.
Four of the ten reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
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#65 Saucony
Kinvara 1686 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Overall 86 Cushioning 79$120 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall86Value95Appearance89Comfort86Cushioning79Durability53Confidence79Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Both reviewers so far rate value 4 or 5, and it lists at $130, below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
Durability rates 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far.
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#66 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v386 Good Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 67/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 4mm drop · 40mm stack
One reviewer calls it the best shoe for intervals and affordable next to other race shoes.
Overall 86 Cushioning 86$153 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall86Comfort86Cushioning86Durability77Value76Appearance75Confidence67Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it the best shoe for intervals and affordable next to other race shoes.
All three reviewers so far rate value 4 or 5 out of 5.
All three reviewers so far rate durability 4 or 5 out of 5.
Cons
Averaging 7.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 6.6 oz median for racing shoes on sale.
Two newer versions have followed it, and the SuperComp Elite v5 is on sale now.
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#67 On
LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper86 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 60/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Overall 86 Cushioning 87Overall86Appearance91Cushioning87Comfort86Durability78Value72Confidence60Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Cons
It lists at $280, well above the $180 median for speed shoes, and the one reviewer so far rates cushioning, durability and appearance 4 out of 5.
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#68 Mizuno
Wave Rider 2985 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Overall 85 Cushioning 91Overall85Cushioning91Comfort85Durability84Value82Appearance74Confidence81Pros
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Wave Rider 28 before it scores 97 on six reviews against its 81.
Scores across the Wave Rider line have ranged from 56 to 97.
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#69 On
Cloudmonster 385 Good Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 78/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 6mm drop · 35mm stack
One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Overall 85 Cushioning 88$170 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall85Appearance96Cushioning88Comfort85Durability79Value59Confidence78Buy it now
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Pros
One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Overall ratings average 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
One reviewer says the redesigned cushioning improves on the Cloudmonster 2 and no longer squeaks.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.5 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the $190 list price high.
One of five reviewers finds it less comfortable past about ten miles.
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#70 HOKA
Arahi 885 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 46/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Overall 85 Cushioning 95Overall85Cushioning95Comfort85Durability76Value70Appearance60Confidence46Pros
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Arahi 6 scores 91 on thirty-eight reviews, well clear of every other version in the line including this one.
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#71 HOKA
Skyward X 285 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 38/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 85 Cushioning 94Overall85Cushioning94Comfort85Durability76Appearance71Value66Confidence38Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $225, well above the $150 median for daily trainers, and value draws 4.0 out of 5 from the two reviews so far.
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#72 Salomon
Aero Glide 485 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 22/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it light for its class, with great shock absorption and energy return.
Overall 85 Cushioning 86Overall85Appearance90Cushioning86Durability85Comfort85Value75Confidence22Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it light for its class, with great shock absorption and energy return.
The three Aero Glide versions before it score 84 to 87.
Cons
Durability and value are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 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.