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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Weight
10.70 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“New Balance’s FuelCell shoes are great start to a new line of fast and responsive daily trainers that feature an energy efficient outsole paired with a sleek looking upper.” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
8.7 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Under Armor Charged Bandit 3 is a lightweight shoe that performs well on runs of all distances. The shoe molds to the foot which creates a great fit which in turn leads to a comfortable run.” Read expert review
Jeremy White
5k, 10k and Half Marathon Expert
Weight
10.9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Adidas Energy Boost is the updated, high end, Cadillac model of their line. Unfortunately, the great amount of Boost cushioning is surrounded by less than stellar shoe technologies which hamper...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
10.30 oz.
Drop
12 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks Revel, a new addition to the Brooks neutral cushioning lineup is a daily trainer intended to offer, at a lower price, quality performance while maintaining “street-style” for daily...” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert
Weight
10.30 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“A solid update to an already great line makes the Glycerin 15 a shoe that must be considered for high mileage daily running.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
7.30 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Nike’s Free RN Flyknit 2017 is a lightweight daily trainer that wraps around your feet and flexes freely with your movements. It makes a few changes to the previous model, but keeps the soft outsole...” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
11.50 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Mizuno Wave Sky is a brand new offering from Mizuno in their full cushion line. Pricy with good cushion, but still Mizuno's famous firm cushion.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Adidas Pureboost DPR is a neutral lightweight daily trainer that can handle tempo, recovery, and long runs. The shoe fixes many of the issues of the original version to provide a comfortable ride....” Read expert review
Andrew Leibowitz
Running Expert
Weight
9.30 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Clifton 4 has improved upon an already smooth and cushioned ride by adding increased rebound in the midsole material.  Updates to the upper including a new mesh material are great...” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
10.40 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34s are the tried and true shoes from Nike that offer a durable, reliable, and well-tested set of features. With a fair price and smart looks, you’re sure to have a good...” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer