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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Altra-Torin-5
Weight
99.00 oz.
Drop
99 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Altra Torn 5.0 is a road shoe that can pretty much do it all. Light enough to go fast but with enough cushion to keep your feet happy during long runs or races. There really isn’t much on the...” Read expert review
Denny Krahe
Running Coach and Podcast Host.
Weight
7.50 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 is a powerhouse of a shoe. It was definitely built for race day but performs well at various other speeds. This shoe has become one of my favorites and comes highly...” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
Weight
10.90 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Air Zoom Vomero 16 is a plusher, more comfortable version of the Pegasus 38 that has greater versatility because of its ZoomX core. ” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike React Miler 2 is a max cushioned neutral trainer built with comfort in mind. It provides a comfortable ride with a hint of stability worthy of becoming your daily trainer. ” Read expert review
TJ Jones
Road and trail runner, stability shoes expert.
Weight
9.4 oz.
Drop
12 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“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.  ...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8.9 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“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.
Weight
8.5 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“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
Weight
10 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“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
Weight
9.1 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“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.
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“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.