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.

Select men or women above.

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. Altra Torin 7
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 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

  2. 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 $99.95
    Brooks 8 colors
    Holabird Sports 10 colors
    $160 $119.95
    Zappos 4 colors

  3. Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 3 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
    $150 $79
    Running Warehouse 2 colors
    $150 $107.24
    Zappos 1 color
    $149.95
    Zappos 1 color

  4. 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
    $170 $89
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $170 $119
    Running Warehouse 13 colors

  5. Brooks Glycerin 20
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 3 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 Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 5 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

  7. HOKA ONE ONE Mach X
    Trainer
    9.0 3 reviews
    9.4 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height
    $179
    Running Warehouse 6 colors

  8. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
    Trainer Maximum Stability
    8.9 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 23 colors
    $139.95
    Holabird Sports 27 colors
    $140
    Brooks 41 colors

  9. Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 13 reviews
    The most popular trainer on LetsRun. Rated lower than older Pegasus revisions. 1/3 of users love it, but about 1/5 strongly don't.
    10.2 oz. (men's), 8.5 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 33mm stack height
    $130 $70.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $77.97
    Nike 4 colors
    $130 $79.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $83.97
    Nike 5 colors
    $130 $84.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $85.97
    Nike 2 colors
    $130 $89.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $90.97
    Nike 4 colors
    $130 $91.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $94.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $97.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $98.97
    Nike 3 colors
    $130 $103.97
    Nike 2 colors
    $130 $104.97
    Nike 2 colors
    $130 $111.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130 $112.97
    Nike 1 color
    $130
    Nike 3 colors
    $139
    Running Warehouse 6 colors
    $140
    Nike 2 colors

  10. On Cloudmonster
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 7 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 3 colors
    $169.99
    Holabird Sports 15 colors