Best Cushioned Running Shoes

Best Cushioned Running Shoes

We rank the running shoes with the best cushioning on the market according to thousands of experienced runners.

Our rankings reflect the fair and accurate judgments of real runners by applying data science to thousands of verified shoe reviews. Our reviews are collected from the most knowledgeable and experienced runners in the world.

Click through to each shoe page below to view a full set of ratings, pros, cons, and written reviews for each shoe.

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  1. ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25
    Trainer Neutral
    9.7 68 reviews
    The GEL-Nimbus 25 unbelievably ranks #1 in both comfort and cushioning as of September 2023, and gets praised for its durability.
    10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 42mm stack height
    $160 $119
    Running Warehouse 7 colors

  2. Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.6 50 reviews
    A responsive trainer with Nike's famous ZoomX foam gets amazing marks for cushioning but some complaints on comfort.
    10.9 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
    $180 $125.97
    Nike 3 colors
    $180 $132.97
    Nike 2 colors
    $180 $153.97
    Nike 3 colors
    $179
    Running Warehouse 11 colors
    $180
    Nike 8 colors
    $189
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $190
    Nike 2 colors

  3. ASICS SUPERBLAST
    Trainer Neutral
    9.6 37 reviews
    The #1 ranked trainer as of Sept 2023, praised for its cushioning, comfort, energy return, and its high performance when running short or long, slow or fast.
    8.4 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 45mm stack height
    $199
    Running Warehouse 2 colors
    $199.95
    Holabird Sports 3 colors
    Zappos 1 color

  4. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.6 34 reviews
    Marketed as a long-distance trainer with maximum cushioning, this shoe receives strong overall marks and specific praise for its cushioning and comfort.
    11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 43mm stack height
    $165 $131
    Running Warehouse 4 colors
    $164
    Running Warehouse 31 colors

  5. Brooks Glycerin 20
    Trainer Neutral
    9.5 41 reviews
    Pulls off the trifecta of being a super comfortable, cushioned, and durable trainer.
    10.6 oz. (men's), 8.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 38mm stack height
    $160 $99.95
    Brooks 25 colors
    Holabird Sports 21 colors
    $160 $109
    Running Warehouse 8 colors

  6. HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
    Trainer Neutral
    9.4 89 reviews
    Combining comfort and cushioning in a lightweight shoe, the Clifton 9 is reviewers’ favorite in the popular Clifton line.
    10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
    $144
    Running Warehouse 32 colors
    $159
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  7. Brooks Ghost Max
    Trainer
    9.3 11 reviews
    10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), 38mm stack height
    $149
    Running Warehouse 9 colors
    $149.95
    Zappos 15 colors

  8. ASICS Novablast 3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.3 66 reviews
    The ASICS Novablast 3 is a popular all-around trainer that gets gets great marks in cushioning and value. Cam Levins and Deena Kastor both use this shoe for easy runs.
    8.7 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 41mm stack height
    $140 $99
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  9. New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2
    Trainer Neutral
    9.3 44 reviews
    9.7 oz. (men's), 7.8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
    $176 $151.25
    Zappos 1 color
    $176 $154.34
    Zappos 1 color
    $179
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $179.95
    Holabird Sports 2 colors
    $179.99
    Zappos 2 colors

  10. Saucony Triumph 21
    Trainer
    9.3 27 reviews
    A highly rated Saucony trainer, this shoe gets great marks in comfort and cushioning but reviewers prefer the Triumph 20.
    9.8 oz. (men's), 8.8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height
    $160 $129
    Running Warehouse 16 colors
    $160 $134
    Running Warehouse 2 colors