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 4 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#73 Brooks
Addiction 1584 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 29/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, and 5 for comfort and value.
Overall 84 Cushioning 78Overall84Comfort84Value78Cushioning78Durability76Appearance56Confidence29Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, and 5 for comfort and value.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
That same reviewer rates cushioning, durability and appearance 3 out of 5.
Earlier Addictions score unevenly, the Addiction 13 at 81 on four reviews and the Addiction 12 at 66 on one.
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#74 PUMA
Velocity Nitro 483 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 35/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
Overall 83 Cushioning 89$98 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall83Value96Cushioning89Appearance88Durability88Comfort83Confidence35Pros
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 4.0 out of 5.
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#75 Skechers
Aero Razor82 Good Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 70/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 6.3 oz
Comfort is the highest-rated dimension across five reviewers, at 4.4 out of 5, and two of them call the fit comfortable.
Overall 82 Cushioning 87$91 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall82Cushioning87Value86Comfort82Appearance74Durability71Confidence70Pros
Comfort is the highest-rated dimension across five reviewers, at 4.4 out of 5, and two of them call the fit comfortable.
One reviewer running 80 miles a week calls it low to the ground and fast for speed workouts.
All five reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension across five reviewers, at 3.8 out of 5, and one calls it a simpler shoe that sits low to the ground.
Value ratings split, running from two 5s down to a 1.
One of five reviewers finds the fit too big.
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#76 On
Cloudsurfer Max82 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 66/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
The one reviewer so far, at 50 miles a week, rates durability and appearance 5 out of 5 and calls it a workhorse for everything from cooldowns to light tempo.
Overall 82 Cushioning 88Overall82Appearance95Cushioning88Durability84Comfort82Value67Confidence66Pros
The one reviewer so far, at 50 miles a week, rates durability and appearance 5 out of 5 and calls it a workhorse for everything from cooldowns to light tempo.
A 37mm heel stack with a 5mm drop, at 10.3 oz.
Cons
At 10.3 oz it sits in the heavy weight band, and it lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers.
The one reviewer so far rates value 3 out of 5.
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#77 On
Cloudmonster 3 Hyper82 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 56/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Overall 82 Cushioning 88Overall82Appearance91Cushioning88Durability84Comfort82Value65Confidence56Pros
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $220, above the $180 median for speed shoes, and one of two reviewers rates value 3 out of 5.
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#78 Brooks
Hyperion 382 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 82 Cushioning 77$84 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall82Comfort82Durability79Cushioning77Value75Appearance66Confidence37Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Hyperion 2 before it scores 91 on seven reviews, against 70 for this version.
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#79 On
Cloudboom Strike81 Good Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 70/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.1 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
Light at 6.1 oz on a 43mm heel stack.
Overall 81 Cushioning 87$160 $280 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall81Appearance90Cushioning87Durability83Comfort81Value68Confidence70Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 6.1 oz on a 43mm heel stack.
The one reviewer so far ran long runs in it and calls the cushioning great.
Cons
It lists at $280, above the $250 median for racing shoes, and the one reviewer so far rates appearance 3 out of 5.
At 43mm the stack sits above the 40mm World Athletics limit, so it is not eligible for records in official road races.
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#80 HOKA
Skyward X81 Good Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 58/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 49mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and easy recovery miles.
Overall 81 Cushioning 95Overall81Cushioning95Durability83Comfort81Appearance75Value64Confidence58Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and easy recovery miles.
One reviewer says the carbon plate adds snap for tempo efforts.
A 49mm heel stack, the tallest among shoes on sale, on a 5mm drop.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 3.8 out of 5, against a $225 list price.
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#81 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v581 Good Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 55/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.2 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
Light at 6.2 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
Overall 81 Cushioning 76$140 $265 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall81Comfort81Cushioning76Appearance76Durability73Value64Confidence55Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 6.2 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
One of four reviewers uses it as an uptempo long run shoe, saying it locks into a pace and settles there.
Comfort and appearance both average 4.5 out of 5 across the four reviewers so far.
Cons
Two of four reviewers put it a touch below the top tier of racing shoes.
The v3 and v4 before it score 75 and 82 here, against 69 for this version.
One reviewer rates durability 2 out of 5, against 5s from the two others who rate it.
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#82 HOKA
Rincon 480 Decent Comfort · 6 reviews · Confidence 76/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz
At 8.3 oz, light for a daily trainer.
Overall 80 Cushioning 94Overall80Cushioning94Value83Comfort80Appearance78Durability72Confidence76Pros
At 8.3 oz, light for a daily trainer.
One reviewer calls the cushioning protective without being squishy, closer to shoes of ten years ago.
It lists at $125, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One reviewer says it scuffs easily and finds it a bit pricey for a trainer.
One reviewer finds it stiff at first because of the thick outsole.
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#83 Saucony
Hurricane 2680 Good Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 33/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
Overall 80 Cushioning 88Overall80Cushioning88Durability87Comfort80Value72Appearance65Confidence33Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
One reviewer uses it for race-day long runs.
Cons
One reviewer finds the toe box narrow and recommends the wide version.
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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#84 PUMA
Magnify Nitro 380 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 26/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 80 Cushioning 95Overall80Cushioning95Durability82Comfort80Value77Appearance72Confidence26Pros
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent shoe.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far at 3.5 out of 5, and comfort 4.0.
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#85 Brooks
Hyperion Max 379 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 63/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Overall 79 Cushioning 86$109 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall79Cushioning86Value86Durability83Comfort79Appearance77Confidence63Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Both reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
The two Hyperion Max versions before it score 98 and 97.
Cons
Cushioning and durability draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.0 out of 5.
It lists at $200, above the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
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#86 Brooks
Addiction GTS 1579 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 57/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers describes it as supportive without feeling heavy.
Overall 79 Cushioning 80$136 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall79Durability80Cushioning80Comfort79Value72Appearance66Confidence57Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers describes it as supportive without feeling heavy.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 4 out of 5 or better.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds it too soft to hold an orthotic insert firmly, and wants a stiffer platform.
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#87 Nike
Structure 2578 Decent Comfort · 17 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across seventeen reviewers at 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer 400 miles in reports little wear.
Overall 78 Cushioning 87$92 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall78Durability99Value98Appearance97Cushioning87Comfort78Confidence85Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across seventeen reviewers at 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer 400 miles in reports little wear.
One reviewer describes a higher stack of softer, springier foam than any previous Structure.
Value also rates 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it one of the best trainers on the market for the money.
Cons
Two of seventeen reviewers find it stiff or clunky for faster tempo work.
One reviewer found the forefoot air pocket made the toes curl until it flattened out.
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#88 On
Cloudsurfer Next78 Decent Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 72/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 6mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe the cushioning as soft but structured, and comfortable.
Overall 78 Cushioning 80$120 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall78Appearance88Cushioning80Comfort78Durability68Value54Confidence72Pros
Reviewers describe the cushioning as soft but structured, and comfortable.
Light at 8.1 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 3.0 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it expensive for the durability.
One reviewer says it does not last much past 250 miles.
One reviewer finds it insulated and a little warm in hot climates.
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#89 New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1577 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 56/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
8.7 oz alongside a 38mm heel stack is light for the cushioning.
Overall 77 Cushioning 82Overall77Value83Cushioning82Durability80Comfort77Appearance70Confidence56Pros
8.7 oz alongside a 38mm heel stack is light for the cushioning.
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
It lists at $139.99, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds the heel too loose to hold their foot, and marks the fit small.
Durability averages 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far.
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#90 adidas
Ultraboost 5x76 Decent Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 10mm drop · 38mm stack
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 76 Cushioning 89$72 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall76Appearance95Durability94Value89Cushioning89Comfort76Confidence82Pros
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
A 38mm heel stack at 8.8 oz in the men's build.
All five reviewers so far rate the appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Comfort draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the five reviews so far, at 4.4 out of 5.
It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#91 adidas
Hyperboost Edge76 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 67/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far praises the propulsion and cushioning and calls it incredibly responsive.
Overall 76 Cushioning 81Overall76Durability88Appearance83Cushioning81Comfort76Value76Confidence67Pros
The one reviewer so far praises the propulsion and cushioning and calls it incredibly responsive.
Cons
It lists at $200, above the $150 median for daily trainers, and the one reviewer so far rates appearance 2 out of 5.
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#92 Nike
Structure Plus76 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 26/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Overall 76 Cushioning 82Overall76Appearance91Durability89Cushioning82Comfort76Value74Confidence26Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer finds the lockdown fussy, with the foot slipping unless it is laced just right.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Scores in the Structure line swing sharply, the Structure 25 at 93 on seventeen reviews and the Structure 26 at 62 on five.
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#93 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v375 Decent Comfort · 7 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 4.6 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.2 oz with a 41mm heel stack.
Overall 75 Cushioning 86$109 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall75Cushioning86Appearance82Comfort75Durability69Value63Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 8.2 oz with a 41mm heel stack.
Reviewers describe a roomy, boxy toe box.
Reviewers find it comfortable, one using it for distance and speedwork.
Cons
The SuperComp Trainer v1 and v2 score 97 and 98 against its 79.
Value draws the lowest ratings of the seven reviews so far, at 3.7 out of 5.
One reviewer had to cut and modify the laces to make it comfortable, and another found the wide fit not really wide through the midfoot.
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Overall 75 Cushioning 76$149 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall75Cushioning76Durability76Comfort75Value71Appearance64Confidence42Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its durability 2 out of 5.
It lists at $179.95, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#95 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer75 Decent Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 36/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 8mm drop · 25mm stack
Reviewers call it light and nimble at 6.7 oz.
Overall 75 Cushioning 71$129 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall75Appearance90Value89Durability77Comfort75Cushioning71Confidence36Pros
Reviewers call it light and nimble at 6.7 oz.
One reviewer calls it incredibly durable and good for ground feel.
Cons
Reviewers describe firm cushioning suited to road racing and fast intervals rather than easy or long runs.
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer notices less energy return from the plate than expected.
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#96 Topo Athletic
Phantom 475 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 25/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far says the extra stack over the Phantom 3 comes without losing the ground feel.
Overall 75 Cushioning 61Overall75Comfort75Durability67Value64Cushioning61Appearance57Confidence25Pros
The one reviewer so far says the extra stack over the Phantom 3 comes without losing the ground feel.
Cons
That reviewer, a heel striker at 180 lb on rough roads, has to patch the heel outsole with Shoe Goo before 100 miles.
The Phantom 3 before it scores 80 on seven reviews, against 64 for this version.
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.