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 6 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#121 Nike
Air Zoom Pegasus 3965 Below average Comfort · 134 reviews · Confidence 99/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 10mm drop · 33mm stack
Ten reviewers say how far a pair lasts them, most landing between 300 and 500 miles.
Overall 65 Cushioning 66$75 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:30 AM UTCOverall65Appearance99Value95Durability94Cushioning66Comfort65Confidence99Pros
Ten reviewers say how far a pair lasts them, most landing between 300 and 500 miles.
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to tempo work, and on road, track and trail.
Two reviewers who had lacing trouble and peeling outsole segments on earlier Pegasus versions say this one fixes both.
Cons
Four reviewers find it short on bounce for track work and racing, one preferring spikes for a cross country 5k.
Two reviewers get fewer miles out of it than out of earlier Pegasus versions, one watching the midsole bottom out at 200 miles while the upper and outsole are still intact.
Cushioning is the weakest of its categories at 4.2 out of 5, across a hundred and thirty-four reviewers.
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#122 Nike
Pegasus Plus65 Below average Comfort · 24 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.3 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
At 7.3 oz it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 65 Cushioning 67$108 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall65Appearance90Durability77Cushioning67Comfort65Value63Confidence91Pros
At 7.3 oz it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
One of twenty-four reviewers describes it as low to the ground and flat.
Another calls it a good combination of support and responsiveness.
Cons
Cushioning averages 4.0 out of 5 across twenty-four reviewers, the joint weakest of its categories, and one says outright that it does not give quite enough.
It lists at $190, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value averages 4.0 out of 5.
One reviewer, running 80 miles a week, has them wearing out at about 60 miles.
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#123 adidas
adizero Adios 965 Below average Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Racing · Neutral
It lists at $140, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Overall 65 Cushioning 56Overall65Appearance81Value77Durability77Comfort65Cushioning56Confidence37Pros
It lists at $140, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Comfort and value both average 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviewers so far.
Cons
The Adios 8 before it scores 87 on sixteen reviews, against 67 for this version.
One of three reviewers rates its looks 1 out of 5.
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#124 Nike
Winflo 1165 Below average Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 29/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 on every dimension.
Overall 65 Cushioning 79Overall65Appearance90Value81Cushioning79Durability73Comfort65Confidence29Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 on every dimension.
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
The Winflo 10, 11 and 12 all score in the low seventies, on one to two reviews each.
A newer Winflo 12 is on sale alongside it.
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#125 Nike
Winflo 1065 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 9/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 33mm stack
It lists at $105, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 65 Cushioning 72$50 $105 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall65Appearance85Value74Cushioning72Durability66Comfort65Confidence9Pros
It lists at $105, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 on every dimension.
Cons
Averaging 9.4 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Two newer Winflos are on sale alongside it, scoring 73 and 70.
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#126 PUMA
ForeverRun NITRO 365 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 7/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The ForeverRun Nitro line has rated consistently across its three versions.
Overall 65 Cushioning 64$150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall65Appearance82Durability74Value69Comfort65Cushioning64Confidence7Buy it now
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Pros
The ForeverRun Nitro line has rated consistently across its three versions.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates comfort 2 out of 5.
That reviewer rates cushioning and value 3 out of 5.
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#127 ASICS
SONICBLAST64 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 54/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.7 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
At 7.7 oz, light for a 45mm heel stack.
Overall 64 Cushioning 72$90 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall64Cushioning72Appearance65Comfort64Durability63Value63Confidence54Buy it now
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Pros
At 7.7 oz, light for a 45mm heel stack.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and looks 5 out of 5.
Cons
At 45mm the heel stack sits well above the 37mm median for speed shoes on sale.
The Sonicblast 2 arrives in 2026 at the same $180, leaving this the older of the two on sale.
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#128 Nike
Vomero Premium64 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 45/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
The one reviewer so far says it handles a wide range of paces, and likes it on pavement and harder surfaces.
Overall 64 Cushioning 68Overall64Appearance81Cushioning68Durability65Comfort64Value60Confidence45Pros
The one reviewer so far says it handles a wide range of paces, and likes it on pavement and harder surfaces.
That reviewer, running 70 miles a week, rates its durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $230, far above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far calls it heavy.
That reviewer rates its looks 2 out of 5.
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#129 Mizuno
Wave Inspire 2264 Below average Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 40/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Both reviewers so far call it a comfortable stability shoe, one adding that it is lightweight and low to the ground.
Overall 64 Cushioning 67$145 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall64Durability72Cushioning67Value66Comfort64Appearance62Confidence40Pros
Both reviewers so far call it a comfortable stability shoe, one adding that it is lightweight and low to the ground.
One reviewer calls the nitrogen infused cushioning awesome.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds the heel too loose, takes a bad blister from the friction on a long run, and will not buy it again.
The Wave Inspire 21 before it scores 72 on one review, against 59 for this version.
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#130 Nike
Winflo 1264 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 3/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 64 Cushioning 72Overall64Appearance82Value78Cushioning72Comfort64Durability61Confidence3Pros
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far finds it stable through the ankle and useful for easy running.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its durability and its looks 3 out of 5.
That reviewer, a jumper, finds too much cushioning underfoot to feel the ground.
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#131 Nike
Pegasus 4162 Below average Comfort · 66 reviews · Confidence 97/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 10mm drop · 45mm stack
Five reviewers use it across the range, from easy days through tempo work to track warmups and cooldowns.
Overall 62 Cushioning 63$75 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall62Appearance83Durability81Value65Cushioning63Comfort62Confidence97Buy it now
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Pros
Five reviewers use it across the range, from easy days through tempo work to track warmups and cooldowns.
One reviewer has worn the Pegasus line since 1988, and another is on their tenth pair of this version.
One reviewer runs about 600 miles in a pair and reports them holding up.
Cons
Cushioning is the weakest of its categories at 3.9 out of 5, and three reviewers describe it as basic, brick-like, or fading as the miles add up.
One reviewer wears the heel rubber through to the midsole at 60 miles, with the heel lugs gone after a few runs.
The Pegasus 40 before it scores 77 on a hundred and eighty-eight reviews, against 66 for this version.
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#132 New Balance
Fresh Foam X 860 v1362 Below average Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 52/100
Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 9.8 oz · 10mm drop · 35mm stack
Reviewers rate durability 4.6 out of 5, and one gets 800 to 1000 miles from a pair across five purchases.
Overall 62 Cushioning 61Overall62Durability69Appearance65Comfort62Cushioning61Value58Confidence52Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate durability 4.6 out of 5, and one gets 800 to 1000 miles from a pair across five purchases.
Two reviewers call it a solid, dependable everyday trainer.
Cons
Reviewers rate comfort 4.0 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
One of five reviewers so far needed 150 miles to break in an upper that dug into the foot and ankle.
Averaging 9.8 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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#133 Nike
Alphafly Next% 362 Below average Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 36/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 7mm drop
Light at 7.0 oz in the men's and 6.2 oz in the women's for a 40mm heel stack.
Overall 62 Cushioning 65Overall62Appearance79Cushioning65Comfort62Value54Durability54Confidence36Pros
Light at 7.0 oz in the men's and 6.2 oz in the women's for a 40mm heel stack.
One of three reviewers finds it snug at the heel and wide enough at the forefoot, a combination they could not get from the Ghost or the Vaporfly.
Cons
That reviewer has the heels wearing down too fast, though they rate the comfort worth it.
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#134 Saucony
Guide 1862 Below average Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 36/100
Daily trainer · Stability
CenterPath midsole adds a wider platform with raised sidewalls.
Overall 62 Cushioning 72$77 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall62Cushioning72Value72Durability68Appearance62Comfort62Confidence36Pros
CenterPath midsole adds a wider platform with raised sidewalls.
Cons
The last six Guide versions all score between 55 and 60 here.
The Guide 19 arrives in 2026 at the same $150, leaving this the older of the two on sale.
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#135 Saucony
Guide 1962 Below average Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 24/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Overall 62 Cushioning 72$132 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall62Cushioning72Value72Durability68Appearance62Comfort62Confidence24Buy it now
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Cons
The last six Guide versions all score between 55 and 60 here.
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#136 Under Armour
HOVR Velociti 261 Below average Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 27/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz
One reviewer has about 300 miles in a pair and expects 400 or more.
Overall 61 Cushioning 65Overall61Value72Durability72Appearance68Cushioning65Comfort61Confidence27Pros
One reviewer has about 300 miles in a pair and expects 400 or more.
Comfort averages 4.7 out of 5 across three reviews, and one reviewer has replaced the Nike Pegasus with it after six years.
All three reviewers rate value 5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning is the lowest of its dimensions at 4.0 out of 5 across three reviews.
One reviewer finds it runs small.
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#137 Saucony
Ride 1860 Below average Comfort · 6 reviews · Confidence 63/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 8mm drop · 35mm stack
Durability averages 4.8 out of 5 across the five reviewers who rate it.
Overall 60 Cushioning 75$76 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall60Value82Durability80Cushioning75Comfort60Appearance59Confidence63Pros
Durability averages 4.8 out of 5 across the five reviewers who rate it.
Value averages 4.6 out of 5, and one reviewer says nobody should be buying the Brooks Ghost while this exists for less money.
One of six reviewers uses it for recovery miles and still gets enough bounce out of it for pickups and intervals.
Cons
Looks are the weakest of its categories at 3.7 out of 5 across six reviewers.
Comfort averages 4.2 out of 5, below what the same reviewers give for durability and value.
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#138 Under Armour
Infinite Pro60 Bottom-tier Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 17/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far find it comfortable, one saying you can stand in them all day.
Overall 60 Cushioning 69Overall60Durability73Appearance69Cushioning69Value65Comfort60Confidence17Pros
Both reviewers so far find it comfortable, one saying you can stand in them all day.
One reviewer calls them tanks and reckons they would go a thousand miles without showing it.
It lists at $130, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds it short on responsiveness.
The other needs to break them in before they are comfortable.
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#139 Nike
Zoom Fly 659 Bottom-tier Comfort · 27 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8mm drop
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Overall 59 Cushioning 78Overall59Appearance94Cushioning78Durability67Value60Comfort59Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Reviewers like it most for training at quicker paces.
Cons
Comfort, cushioning, durability and value all rate under 4 out of 5 across twenty-seven reviewers.
Two reviewers call it heavy and short on snap for racing.
The Zoom Fly 5 before it scores 93 on thirty-three reviews against its 82.
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#140 New Balance
Ellipse59 Bottom-tier Comfort · 2 reviews · Confidence 45/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers calls it extremely comfortable and says it supports them well in competition.
Overall 59 Cushioning 53Overall59Appearance76Durability69Value65Comfort59Cushioning53Confidence45Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers calls it extremely comfortable and says it supports them well in competition.
Durability and looks both average 4.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far.
Cons
Both reviewers so far rate value 3 out of 5, the lowest of their marks.
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#141 Saucony
Ride 1958 Bottom-tier Comfort · 3 reviews · Confidence 31/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Cushioning averages 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviewers so far, one calling it responsive, bouncy and stable.
Overall 58 Cushioning 74$138 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall58Cushioning74Value64Durability64Comfort58Appearance57Confidence31Buy it now
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Pros
Cushioning averages 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviewers so far, one calling it responsive, bouncy and stable.
Cons
One of three reviewers has the outer heel of the outsole wearing out very fast, and rates durability 1 out of 5.
The Ride 18, on sale beside it at the same $145, scores 69 on six reviews against 55 for this version.
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#142 ASICS
Dynablast 557 Bottom-tier Comfort · 1 review · Confidence 14/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 57 Cushioning 60$70 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall57Value72Durability64Appearance63Cushioning60Comfort57Confidence14Pros
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
The one reviewer so far, a midfoot striker, finds the foam short on cushioning.
No Dynablast scores above 62 here, across six versions since 2020.
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#143 Nike
Structure 2656 Bottom-tier Comfort · 5 reviews · Confidence 23/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.1 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 38mm stack
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.2 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far.
Overall 56 Cushioning 66Overall56Appearance76Durability76Value69Cushioning66Comfort56Confidence23Buy it now
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Pros
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.2 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far.
One of those reviewers rates it better than the Pegasus 42 they came from.
Cons
The Structure 25 before it scores 93 on seventeen reviews, against 62 for this version.
Comfort, cushioning and looks all average 3.8 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far.
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#144 ASICS
GT-2000 1355 Bottom-tier Comfort · 12 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.6 oz (men's)
Two of twelve reviewers call it good value for what it costs, and it lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 55 Cushioning 72$70 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall55Value80Durability76Cushioning72Appearance68Comfort55Confidence82Pros
Two of twelve reviewers call it good value for what it costs, and it lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Two reviewers call it a solid trainer, and a third finds it bouncier than they expect.
One reviewer has run in it for years and rates it durable.
Cons
At 9.6 oz it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and one of twelve reviewers finds it too heavy for races and workouts.
One reviewer finds the tongue too thin to lock the laces down without it pressing on the top of the foot.
Another gets calf and underfoot tightness in it that they have not had in other shoes.
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.