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 5 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#97 Nike
Pegasus 4274 Decent Comfort · 7 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 10mm drop · 27mm stack
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Overall 74 Cushioning 71Overall74Appearance89Durability84Value82Comfort74Cushioning71Confidence80Buy it now
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Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Four of seven reviewers rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
One reviewer sums it up as consistent quality.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension across six reviewers, at 3.5 out of 5, and two of them rate it 1 or 2.
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.
Two of seven reviewers rate it 3 or below overall, one of them saying only that it had changed.
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#98 Nike
Journey Run74 Decent Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of three reviewers so far describes cushioning like pillows, with almost no ground strike reaching the feet.
Overall 74 Cushioning 85$60 $95 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall74Appearance90Cushioning85Value76Comfort74Durability71Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
One of three reviewers so far describes cushioning like pillows, with almost no ground strike reaching the feet.
It lists at $95, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
One of three reviewers rates durability and value 3 out of 5 and liked their previous shoe better.
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#99 ASICS
Novablast 674 Decent Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 46/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers who rate cushioning give it 5 out of 5.
Overall 74 Cushioning 94Overall74Cushioning94Comfort74Value73Durability66Appearance60Confidence46Pros
Both reviewers who rate cushioning give it 5 out of 5.
One reviewer says it feels great and pushes you forward.
The Novablast 3, 4 and 5 all score in the high nineties, on 149 reviews between them.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the three reviews so far, at 3.0 out of 5.
One reviewer, who also owns the Novablast 4 and 5, says those lose their bounce quickly.
Both reviewers who rate value give it 3 out of 5.
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#100 Saucony
Hurricane 2574 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 30/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 74 Cushioning 87$90 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall74Cushioning87Durability77Comfort74Value65Appearance62Confidence30Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
That reviewer rates durability and looks 3 out of 5.
The Hurricane 24 before it scores 75 and the Hurricane 26 after it 79 on two reviews, against 68 for this version.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#101 Nike
Flex Experience Run 1274 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 23/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Overall 74 Cushioning 77Overall74Appearance94Value83Cushioning77Durability76Comfort74Confidence23Pros
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#102 New Balance
Fuelcell Rebel v173 Decent Comfort · 13 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 5mm drop · 24mm stack
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light and quick at tempo.
Overall 73 Cushioning 74Overall73Value85Appearance83Cushioning74Comfort73Durability64Confidence84Pros
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light and quick at tempo.
Runners report springy cushioning that suits workouts, intervals and races from the 5k to the half.
Reviewers like the stretchy knit upper's snug, comfortable midfoot hold.
Cons
Three of thirteen reviewers find the fit small, with low volume through the toe box.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer has the insole scrunch into a painful ridge after about 8 km.
One reviewer who pronates says the foam collapses inward and calls it the least stable shoe he has worn.
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#103 Saucony
Endorphin Azura73 Decent Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 62/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of five reviewers runs everything in it, from slow long runs to 200 meter repeats.
Overall 73 Cushioning 68$150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall73Value88Appearance76Comfort73Durability73Cushioning68Confidence62Buy it now
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Pros
One of five reviewers runs everything in it, from slow long runs to 200 meter repeats.
Two of five reviewers call it lightweight, and another has it still in good shape at 500 miles.
All four reviewers who rate value give it 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of five reviewers finds it firm and slow to break in.
One reviewer rates its durability 1 out of 5, against 5s from three others.
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#104 Saucony
Omni St 2373 Decent Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 46/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent stability shoe, relatively light and durable with some bounce.
Overall 73 Cushioning 70Overall73Appearance74Value73Comfort73Cushioning70Durability70Confidence46Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent stability shoe, relatively light and durable with some bounce.
Cons
The two reviewers so far split sharply, one rating every dimension 5 and the other rating comfort, cushioning, durability and value 1 and calling it cheap but uncomfortable.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#105 Altra
Paradigm 873 Decent Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 39/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.6 oz (men's) · 0mm drop · 32mm stack
Zero drop on a 32mm platform at 8.6 oz.
Overall 73 Cushioning 82$90 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall73Cushioning82Comfort73Durability59Value59Appearance57Confidence39Buy it now
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Pros
Zero drop on a 32mm platform at 8.6 oz.
The one reviewer so far rates cushioning 4 out of 5 while marking it down elsewhere.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates durability 1 out of 5 and says it is falling apart.
The Paradigm 7 before it scores 65 on six reviews, against 60 for this version.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#106 adidas
adizero Adios Pro 471 Decent Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 67/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.4 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 39mm heel stack at 6.4 oz.
Overall 71 Cushioning 81Overall71Appearance92Durability86Value85Cushioning81Comfort71Confidence67Pros
A 39mm heel stack at 6.4 oz.
Cons
The Adios Pro 3 before it scores 99 on thirty reviews against its 82.
It lists at $255, above the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
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#107 ASICS
GEL-Cumulus 2670 Below average Comfort · 9 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 8mm drop
Light for its 42mm heel stack at 8.9 oz in the men's and 7.8 oz in the women's.
Overall 70 Cushioning 74$71 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall70Durability90Cushioning74Comfort70Value68Appearance58Confidence85Pros
Light for its 42mm heel stack at 8.9 oz in the men's and 7.8 oz in the women's.
The GEL-Cumulus 25 before it scores 49 on sixteen reviews, against 63 for this version.
Comfort and durability both average 4.6 out of 5 across the nine reviewers so far.
Cons
One of nine reviewers finds it short on cushioning and warns that thick gravel comes through.
Looks are the weakest of its categories at 3.9 out of 5.
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#108 ASICS
GT-1000 1470 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 46/100
Daily trainer · Stability
It lists at $115, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 70 Cushioning 85$80 $115 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall70Value89Durability86Cushioning85Comfort70Appearance61Confidence46Pros
It lists at $115, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The fourteenth version of a stability line ASICS has updated nearly every year since 2012.
Cons
The GT-1000 15 arrives in 2026, so this is no longer the current version.
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#109 adidas
Supernova Rise 370 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 6/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 70 Cushioning 69$60 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall70Durability74Appearance71Comfort70Cushioning69Value65Confidence6Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
The Supernova Rise 2 before it scores 70 on eight reviews, against 66 for this version.
The one reviewer so far rates durability and looks 3 out of 5.
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#110 ASICS
GT-2000 1469 Below average Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 68/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.1 oz (men's) · 8mm drop · 36mm stack
Comfort and durability both average 4.8 out of 5 across the four reviewers so far.
Overall 69 Cushioning 71$110 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall69Durability79Value72Cushioning71Comfort69Appearance53Confidence68Buy it now
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Pros
Comfort and durability both average 4.8 out of 5 across the four reviewers so far.
One reviewer has run the GT-2000 line since the v5 and finds it has got better and quicker over time.
Cons
Cushioning averages 4.0 out of 5 across four reviewers, two of them marking it a 3, and one keeps it for shorter distances.
Two of four reviewers dislike the colourways.
The GT-2000 13 before it scores 67 on twelve reviews, against 57 for this version.
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#111 adidas
Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive69 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 44/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it fantastic and rates comfort and durability 4 out of 5.
Overall 69 Cushioning 77Overall69Durability87Appearance84Cushioning77Value71Comfort69Confidence44Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it fantastic and rates comfort and durability 4 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning and value each draw 3 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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#112 New Balance
FuelCell Propel v569 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 20/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 4.8 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.5 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
Overall 69 Cushioning 70$60 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall69Value76Cushioning70Appearance69Comfort69Durability66Confidence20Pros
Light at 8.5 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Earlier FuelCell Propel versions rate poorly here, the v4 at 46 on twelve reviews and the original at 48 on three.
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#113 HOKA
Skyflow68 Below average Comfort · 10 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 5mm drop · 39mm stack
Cushioning averages 4.3 out of 5 across the ten reviewers so far, and three describe it as great or well padded in their own words.
Overall 68 Cushioning 84Overall68Cushioning84Appearance76Durability72Comfort68Value57Confidence80Pros
Cushioning averages 4.3 out of 5 across the ten reviewers so far, and three describe it as great or well padded in their own words.
Two reviewers set it against the Clifton 9: one finds it lighter and more responsive, the other more bulky but still snappy.
Cons
Value averages 3.6 out of 5 across the ten reviewers so far, the weakest of its categories.
One reviewer finds it stiff and awkward through the midfoot and now wears it only for walking.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, while its 8.9 oz weight and 39mm stack sit exactly on the category medians.
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#114 Nike
Zoom Rival Fly68 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 71/100
Racing · Neutral · 8mm drop
The one reviewer so far calls it durable, eye-catching and comfortable, and rates it better than the Air Max they came from.
Overall 68 Cushioning 69$75 $105 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall68Appearance87Cushioning69Value69Comfort68Durability64Confidence71Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it durable, eye-catching and comfortable, and rates it better than the Air Max they came from.
It lists at $105, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Cons
The design dates to 2019.
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#115 ASICS
METASPEED Sky+67 Below average Comfort · 13 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe a bouncy, propulsive ride from the carbon plate.
Overall 67 Cushioning 80Overall67Appearance82Cushioning80Value71Comfort67Durability61Confidence88Pros
Reviewers describe a bouncy, propulsive ride from the carbon plate.
At 7.2 oz with a 37mm heel and a 5mm drop.
Runners race well in it from 5k up to marathon.
Cons
One reviewer found it unresponsive after two marathons.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.9 out of 5.
Two reviewers call it expensive, at $250 list.
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#116 Nike
Pegasus Premium67 Below average Comfort · 6 reviews · Confidence 78/100
Daily trainer · Stability not rated
One reviewer running 70 miles a week wears it for everything but speed days and races.
Overall 67 Cushioning 69$138 $220 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall67Appearance81Durability71Cushioning69Comfort67Value60Confidence78Pros
One reviewer running 70 miles a week wears it for everything but speed days and races.
Comfort and cushioning are the highest-rated dimensions, at 4.4 and 4.3 out of 5.
All six reviewers who rate it overall give it 4 or 5 out of 5.
Cons
Durability rates 3.6 out of 5, below comfort and cushioning, with two reviewers rating it 2 or 3.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.5 out of 5, running from a 5 down to a 1.
It lists at $220, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#117 Nike
Zoom Vomero 567 Below average Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 67/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 67 Cushioning 77$90 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall67Appearance80Cushioning77Comfort67Value62Durability58Confidence67Pros
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of two reviewers says it can feel like bricks during speed work.
Durability and value both average 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far, and looks 3.0.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#118 Reebok
Zig Dynamica 467 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 12/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 67 Cushioning 64$70 $85 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall67Durability71Value69Comfort67Cushioning64Appearance62Confidence12Pros
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#119 Nike
Interact Run66 Below average Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 66 Cushioning 75$108 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall66Appearance82Cushioning75Comfort66Value66Durability64Confidence80Pros
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Three of four reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 or better overall.
Cons
Cushioning is the weakest of its categories at 3.8 out of 5 across four reviewers, one of whom rates it a 1.
Looks also average 3.8 out of 5 across those four reviewers.
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#120 PUMA
Fast-R Nitro Elite 366 Below average Comfort · 4 reviews · Confidence 4/100
Racing · Neutral
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
Overall 66 Cushioning 77Overall66Cushioning77Appearance77Value73Comfort66Durability56Confidence4Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
One of four reviewers calls it the best racing shoe since the Vaporfly.
Cons
Durability draws 2.3 out of 5 in the four reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Comfort rates 3.3 out of 5 across the same four reviewers.
One reviewer says it does not suit slow runners or heel strikers.
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.