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Cushioning Running Shoes Reviews
Cushioned running shoes make up one of the largest segments of the running shoe market. Most cushioned shoes fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum of available options: more cushioning than minimal models, but without major support or corrective elements. Meant for runners that have little to no pronation, cushioned running shoes provide protection and shock absorption with little to no additional support for strong pronators or issues like exceptionally high or low arches.
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“The Adidas Adistar 4 is an excellent, versatile daily trainer with a durable build. It has a stiff forefoot and a rocker that creates fast and energetic transitions. It also has a deep, decoupled...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The Mizuno Wave Rider 29 is a very soft daily trainer best suited to relaxed running. It has a nitrogen infused Enerzy NXT midsole which gives it an exciting ride but it has a really flexible forefoot...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The Brooks Glycerin 22 is a premium cushioned shoe with a secure lock down and plush feel. This is a top tier shoe for comfort, with a quality build for durability and some stability.” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert
“The Mizuno Neo Vista 2 is an excellent, versatile daily trainer with an extremely soft and bouncy ride. Version 2 has a new layer of TPE Enerzy NXT foam that provides more energy return but it has an...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The Skechers Aero Burst is a great max-cushioned trainer with a smooth, cushioned ride. It has a carbon-infused H plate that stiffens its forefoot, speeding up transitions and improving efficiency....” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The Asics Gel-Cumulus 27 is a cushioned daily trainer that can be used as an everyday training shoe for most runners of all abilities. While very little has changed in terms of the composition of the...” Read expert review
Larry Lam
Runner with decades of experience
“The Brooks Ghost 17 is a good daily trainer with a comfortable, supportive ride. With deeper cushioning and a softer ride, it’s the best version to date even though it has picked up 17 grams....” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The HOKA Clifton 10 is a firm, light-stability trainer that guides your rearfoot with its active foot frame. It still has an EVA midsole so its ride doesn't possess much bounce or energy return but it...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The On Cloudsurfer 2 is overall a great everyday trainer. It’s lightweight, breathable,and comfortable. They allow you to wear them all day without any irritation. These are for everyone. From the...” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
“The Nike Vomero 18 is a soft, max-cushioned trainer that’s best suited to easy or recovery runs. It’s not as versatile as previous Vomeros but it has deeper cushioning and a plusher ride. Version...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
