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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 Mizuno Wave Rider 25 is a well-built workhorse with a comfortable upper and a 12 mm drop that aggressively rolls you onto your forefoot during transitions.
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Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The New Balance Propel v3 is a versatile daily training shoe. It’s budget-friendly and unlike other daily training shoes, this one does surprisingly well when tested on faster training runs.” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
“The Brooks Aurora-BL is a limited edition concept shoe which gets things right. Its oversized midsole feels very well cushioned while also possessing excellent energy return and a high level of...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The Ghost 14 is far from an exciting daily trainer but it's a dependable workhorse that has the perfect balance of long-distance cushioning and ride stability. It excels on long-distances and...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The Puma Velocity Nitro is the best of their new line, and a versatile shoe that should compete with many more popular offerings. This is a shoe any neutral runner should consider.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
“The Under Armour Charged Assert 9 is a solid choice for a cross-training shoe. This shoe allows for them to be used for multi-purposes such as short jogs, walks, lifting sessions, and speed and...” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
“The Saucony Axon is inspired by the Endorphin line, and hits a lot of those marks while staying at, or below $100. Saucony may have made one of the best budget trainer options out there.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
“The ASICS Novablast 2 is a unique daily trainer in the ASICS lineup which is highly cushioned, energetic and makes every run feel efficient and fun. Its versatile ride character allows it to handle a...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The Puma Deviate Nitro is Puma's response to the plated everyday runner, but it's not nearly as good as some of its competitors. That said, it's still a fun shoe, especially on long runs. ” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
“The Hoka One One Mach 4 is a well-cushioned everyday trainer that likes to pick up the pace. Feeling almost like some of its plated cousins, the Mach 4 will check off most of the boxes.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
