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
    9.9 68 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

  2. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.6 34 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

  3. HOKA ONE ONE Rincon 3
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    9.2 26 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
    $125 $99
    Running Warehouse 9 colors

  4. HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
    Trainer Neutral
    9.2 89 reviews
    Combining comfort and cushioning in a lightweight shoe, the Clifton 9 is reviewers’ favorite in the popular Clifton line.
    10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
    $144
    Running Warehouse 32 colors
    $159
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  5. Brooks Ghost Max
    Trainer
    9.1 11 reviews
    10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), 38mm stack height
    $149
    Running Warehouse 9 colors
    $149.95
    Zappos 15 colors

  6. ASICS SUPERBLAST
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 37 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

  7. Brooks Ghost 15
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 70 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 49 colors
    Holabird Sports 41 colors
    $140 $119.95
    Brooks 3 colors
    Holabird Sports 2 colors

  8. Brooks Glycerin 20
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 41 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

  9. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
    Trainer Maximum Stability
    9.1 43 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

  10. HOKA ONE ONE Mach 5
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 60 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
    $140 $97
    Running Warehouse 1 color