Most Comfortable Running Shoes

Most Comfortable Running Shoes

We rank the most comfortable running shoes on the market according to thousands of experienced 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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  1. ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25
    Trainer Neutral
    9.4 43 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
    $159
    Running Warehouse 25 colors
    $164
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $169
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $179
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  2. HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
    Trainer Neutral
    9.3 62 reviews
    Combining comfort and cushioning in a lightweight shoe, the Clifton 9 is reviewers’ favorite in the popular Clifton line.
    9 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
    $144
    Running Warehouse 24 colors
    $159
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  3. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.2 20 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

  4. Brooks Glycerin 20
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 32 reviews
    The #1 ranked Brooks shoe at time of writing. Pulls of 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
    $159
    Running Warehouse 17 colors

  5. HOKA ONE ONE Rincon 3
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    9.1 18 reviews
    Ranked in the top 10 for comfort this all-around shoe has some complaints about durability, but others swear it holds up.
    7.3 oz. (men's), 6.2 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 33mm stack height
    $124
    Running Warehouse 26 colors

  6. Saucony Triumph 20
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 17 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 $99
    Running Warehouse 6 colors

  7. Saucony Triumph 21
    Trainer
    9.0 12 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

  8. Brooks Ghost 14
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 46 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), 8.8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 36mm stack height
    $140 $49
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $140 $89
    Running Warehouse 7 colors
    $140 $99
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  9. Brooks Ghost 15
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 54 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
    $139
    Running Warehouse 23 colors
    $169
    Running Warehouse 2 colors

  10. ASICS SUPERBLAST
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 24 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 3 colors