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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. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.2 6 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

  2. New Balance FuelCell Propel v4
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 3 reviews
    10.7 oz. (men's), 9.6 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 34mm stack height

  3. HOKA ONE ONE Mach X
    Trainer
    9.1 3 reviews
    9.4 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height

  4. On Cloudmonster
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 8 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

  5. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
    Trainer Maximum Stability
    9.1 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

  6. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22
    Trainer Maximum Stability
    9.1 9 reviews
    A popular stability shoe from Brooks that gets great marks in Durability. Reviewers seems to have a slight preference for the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 however.
    10.3 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), maximum stability pronation, 36mm stack height

  7. Altra Torin 7
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 3 reviews
    9.9 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 30mm stack height

  8. Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    9.0 5 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

  9. ASICS GEL-Kayano 30
    Trainer Stability
    9.0 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

  10. adidas adizero Boston 12
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 3 reviews
    adidas highest rated shoe as of September 2023, the adizero Boston 12 is a trainer with super foam and carbon rods to be very performance oriented.
    9.4 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 37mm stack height