Best Shoes For Midfoot Strikers

Best Shoes For Midfoot Strikers

We rank the best running shoes on the market by their quality and performance according to experienced mid-foot striking 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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These Rankings Are For Midfoot Strikers

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

  1. ASICS Novablast 3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.2 19 reviews
    The ASICS Novablast 3 is a popular all-around trainer that gets gets great marks in cushioning and value. Cam Levins and Deena Kastor both use this shoe for easy runs.
    8.7 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 41mm stack height
    $140 $95.95
    Holabird Sports 3 colors
    $140 $99
    Running Warehouse 22 colors

  2. Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 11 reviews
    11.1 oz. (men's), 8.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 37mm stack height
    $180 $115.97
    Nike 1 color

  3. Brooks Ghost 15
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 11 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
    $170 $99.95
    Brooks 1 color
    Holabird Sports 1 color
    $170 $139
    Running Warehouse 23 colors
    $170 $139.95
    Holabird Sports 50 colors
    $170 $140
    Brooks 58 colors
    $169
    Running Warehouse 2 colors
    $169.95
    Holabird Sports 2 colors
    $170
    Brooks 3 colors

  4. On Cloudmonster
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 22 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

  5. HOKA ONE ONE Mach X
    Trainer
    9.0 8 reviews
    9.4 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height
    $179
    Running Warehouse 4 colors

  6. 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
    $164
    Running Warehouse 29 colors

  7. Brooks Ghost Max
    Trainer
    9.0 3 reviews
    10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), 38mm stack height
    $149
    Running Warehouse 8 colors

  8. Saucony Guide 15
    Trainer Stability
    9.0 4 reviews
    9.3 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's), moderate stability pronation, 35mm stack height
    $69.95
    Holabird Sports 1 color

  9. Saucony Triumph 21
    Trainer
    9.0 7 reviews
    A highly rated Saucony trainer, this shoe gets great marks in comfort and cushioning but reviewers prefer the Triumph 20.
    9.8 oz. (men's), 8.8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height
    $159
    Running Warehouse 9 colors
    $169
    Running Warehouse 2 colors

  10. ASICS SUPERBLAST
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 12 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 2 colors
    $199.95
    Holabird Sports 1 color