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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
    9.0 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. 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

  3. Brooks Ghost 14
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 6 reviews
    A popular trainer that gets great marks in comfort and durability while still strong in cushioning. The Brooks Ghost 15 is ranked even higher.
    10 oz. (men's), 10 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 36mm stack height

  4. 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

  5. Mizuno Wave Rider 27
    Trainer
    9.0 3 reviews
    9.9 oz. (men's), 9.9 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height

  6. adidas Adizero SL
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 3 reviews
    9 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 35mm stack height

  7. 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

  8. Brooks Ghost 15
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 4 reviews
    Lightweight all-around training shoe highly rated on comfort, cushioning, durability, and value.
    9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 35mm stack height

  9. HOKA ONE ONE Mach X
    Trainer
    9.0 3 reviews
    9.4 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height

  10. HOKA ONE ONE Mach 5
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 3 reviews
    A popular HOKA shoe that gets great marks in fit, comfort, cushioning, and appearance with lower marks in durability.
    8 oz. (men's), 7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 30mm stack height