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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 ASICS Novablast 5 is an excellent, versatile daily trainer and the best Novablast version to date. The new FF Blast Max midsole made from POE is a significant improvement over the EVA midsoles of...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The Brooks Glycerin Max is a great maximalist daily trainer with a balanced and stable ride. It has a brand new DNA Tuned midsole which delivers a medium-soft and relatively versatile ride but...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The ASICS GlideRide Max is a high stack daily trainer that can handle those long runs and the daily miles. With a price tag that is lower than the ASICS Superblast, this can be a valuable option if...” Read expert review
Paul Soriano
Shoe Obsessed Runner
“The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 is a great premium daily trainer most suited to relaxed runs. Version 14 has a firmer, more stable ride, a new upper which is more breathable and a stiffer...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The Brooks Ghost Max 2 is a max-cushioned daily trainer. It offers an abundance of soft cushioning for all-day comfort. These have been my go-to for all mid to long-distance runs. I have always been a...” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
“The New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos v1 is a premium daily trainer that is lightweight, soft, and very bouncy on your feet. It’s a great daily trainer for all those easy miles but is limited in its...” Read expert review
Larry Lam
Runner with decades of experience
“The On Cloudsurfer Next is a shoe that has it all. It’s a top-quality shoe packed with the newest technology. It is a daily trainer but could easily be used as a max-cushioned shoe.” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
“The Adidas Ultraboost 5X is a premium, highly cushioned daily trainer. Best suited for runners who want a top-of-the-line sneaker that looks as good as it performs.” Read expert review
Jeremy Yoder
Trail and road running expert.
“The Skyflow is a terrific choice for anyone who is looking for a dependable daily trainer to rack up base mileage, or just run comfortable.
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Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
“The PUMA MagMax Nitro is a good maximalist trainer for easy or recovery runs. It has a soft, moderately bouncy ride which is very supportive; however its narrow midfoot might cause a poking arch...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
