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. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 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
    $165 $131
    Running Warehouse 4 colors
    $164
    Running Warehouse 31 colors

  2. Altra Torin 6
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 3 reviews
    9 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 30mm stack height
    $150 $76.45
    Zappos 1 color
    $150 $85.44
    Zappos 1 color
    $150 $89.95
    Holabird Sports 1 color

  3. ASICS SUPERBLAST
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 13 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 3 colors
    Zappos 1 color

  4. Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 5 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

  5. Brooks Glycerin 20
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 11 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. Brooks Ghost 15
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 12 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
    $140 $109
    Running Warehouse 14 colors
    $140 $109.95
    Brooks 50 colors
    Holabird Sports 41 colors
    $140 $119.95
    Brooks 3 colors
    Holabird Sports 2 colors

  7. On Cloudmonster
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 25 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

  8. ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 15 reviews
    The GEL-Nimbus 25 unbelievably ranks #1 in both comfort and cushioning as of September 2023, and gets praised for its durability.
    10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 42mm stack height
    $160 $119
    Running Warehouse 7 colors

  9. adidas adizero Boston 12
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 15 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
    $159
    Running Warehouse 6 colors
    $159.95
    Holabird Sports 1 color
    Zappos 1 color

  10. Saucony Triumph 20
    Trainer Neutral
    8.8 8 reviews
    This shoe is well-rated and praised by reviewers for being a solid, all-around trainer. Sometimes on sale for under $100. Rated the #1 Saucony shoe as of Sept 2023.
    9.8 oz. (men's), 8.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 39mm stack height
    $160 $79
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $160 $99
    Running Warehouse 1 color