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 43 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
    $159
    Running Warehouse 25 colors
    $164
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $169
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $179
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  2. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.6 20 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
    $164
    Running Warehouse 29 colors

  3. Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.6 33 reviews
    A responsive trainer with Nike's famous ZoomX foam gets amazing marks for cushioning but some complaints on comfort.
    10.6 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
    $180 $144
    Running Warehouse 4 colors
    $179
    Running Warehouse 4 colors

  4. Brooks Glycerin 20
    Trainer Neutral
    9.5 32 reviews
    The #1 ranked Brooks shoe at time of writing. Pulls of 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
    $159
    Running Warehouse 17 colors

  5. Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.5 9 reviews
    While ranking slightly above average overall, the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 has amazing cushioning and strong marks for comfort.
    9.3 oz. (men's), 8.2 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 41mm stack height
    $49
    Running Warehouse 2 colors
    $89
    Running Warehouse 11 colors

  6. Saucony Triumph 20
    Trainer Neutral
    9.5 17 reviews
    This shoe is well-rated and praised by reviewers for being a solid, all-around trainer. Sometimes on sale for under $100. Rated the #1 Saucony shoe as of Sept 2023.
    9.8 oz. (men's), 8.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 39mm stack height
    $160 $99
    Running Warehouse 6 colors

  7. ASICS SUPERBLAST
    Trainer Neutral
    9.5 24 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 3 colors

  8. HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
    Trainer Neutral
    9.5 62 reviews
    Combining comfort and cushioning in a lightweight shoe, the Clifton 9 is reviewers’ favorite in the popular Clifton line.
    9 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
    $144
    Running Warehouse 24 colors
    $159
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  9. Nike Zoom Fly 5
    Trainer Neutral
    9.4 23 reviews
    A training shoe with a carbon plate and ZoomX foam the Zoom Fly 5 gets great marks in comfort and cushioning while still being durable and relatively light.
    9.1 oz. (men's), 8.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 42mm stack height
    $160 $99
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $159
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  10. ASICS Novablast 3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.4 42 reviews
    8.7 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 41mm stack height
    $139
    Running Warehouse 22 colors
    $144
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $149
    Running Warehouse 9 colors
    $159
    Running Warehouse 1 color