Best Shoes For Heel Strikers

Best Shoes For Heel Strikers

We rank the best running shoes on the market by their quality and performance according to experienced runners who heel-strike when they run.

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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These Rankings Are For Heel Strikers

The below rankings and LRC grades are calculated using data specific to heel strikers. Ratings and review counts will differ from shoes' overall numbers.

  1. Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    9.0 4 reviews
    The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is a popular uptempo training shoe that can be used for racing.
    7.9 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 38mm stack height
    $169
    Running Warehouse 17 colors
    $169.95
    Holabird Sports 12 colors
    $179
    Running Warehouse 4 colors

  2. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
    Trainer Maximum Stability
    9.0 3 reviews
    The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 is a stability training shoe designed for everyday running. Rated highly in comfort, durability, and value for the dollar, reviewers see this shoe as reliable, utilitarian trainer that keeps them healthy.
    10.1 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's), maximum stability pronation, 36mm stack height
    $139
    Running Warehouse 22 colors
    $139.95
    Holabird Sports 25 colors
    $140
    Brooks 31 colors

  3. On Cloudmonster
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 6 reviews
    With top ratings on cushioning and appearance, this shoe is well-liked by reviewers, except for its high price tag.
    10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 34mm stack height
    $170 $134.95
    Holabird Sports 2 colors
    $169
    Running Warehouse 9 colors
    $169.99
    Holabird Sports 18 colors

  4. Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 5 reviews
    11.1 oz. (men's), 8.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 37mm stack height
    $180 $115.97
    Nike 1 color

  5. Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    Trainer Maximum Stability
    9.0 3 reviews
    10.6 oz. (men's), 10 oz. (women's), maximum stability pronation, 38mm stack height
    $160 $119
    Running Warehouse 6 colors
    $160 $119.95
    Brooks 12 colors
    Holabird Sports 18 colors

  6. ASICS GEL-Kayano 30
    Trainer Stability
    8.9 5 reviews
    ASICS' flagship stability shoe, this revision stands out for its high ratings on comfort and durability.
    10.7 oz. (men's), 9.3 oz. (women's), moderate stability pronation, 40mm stack height
    $159
    Running Warehouse 23 colors
    $159.95
    Holabird Sports 14 colors

  7. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 3 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

  8. Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 9 reviews
    Nike's workhorse trainer, reviewers like its looks and give it above average ratings on comfort and cushioning, but not durability.
    9.4 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 33mm stack height
    $130 $78.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $91.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $110.97
    Nike 2 colors
    $130
    Nike 7 colors
    $140
    Nike 1 color
    $144
    Running Warehouse 2 colors

  9. Altra Torin 7
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 3 reviews
    9.9 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 30mm stack height
    $149
    Running Warehouse 11 colors
    $149.95
    Holabird Sports 5 colors

  10. HOKA ONE ONE Mach X
    Trainer
    8.9 3 reviews
    9.4 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height
    $179
    Running Warehouse 4 colors