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
6.30 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Clayton is a dual purpose shoe that is cushioned enough to train in yet light and responsive enough to race in.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
11 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Salming Miles is a lightweight trainer that is well cushioned and feels fast. Although it is quite pricey, the fit is great and cushioning is great making for a very high quality shoe.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
9.80 oz.
Drop
15 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Vanquish 2 has a unique ride I’ve yet to experience in another shoe. It is a great shoe for long distance running but tends to struggle at speed.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
11.40 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Asics GEL-Nimbus 18 is a premium cushioned shoe targeting serious runners looking for a durable daily trainer with a stable ride. It’s the most recent in the successful GEL-Nimbus line.” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
9.50 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Hoka One One Challenger ATR 2 is a a performance oriented trail running shoe which provides a great deal of cushioning in a lightweight package.  While the Challenger ATR 2 does not...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
9.60 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Emotion Road N2 is a wonderful option for neutral runners looking for a simple attractive high mileage trainer. Refinements have improved the ride and fit of the shoe making this version better...” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
9.20 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“New comers will find a nice flexible light weight daily trainer that transitions quick, and smooth. Long time wearers might be disappointed as the shoe fails to deliver the adaptive cushioning, and...” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
12.60 oz.
Drop
12 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Mizuno Wave Prophecy 5 is a high-mileage trainer that advertises high cushion. It is very pricey, and although the fit was superb, it did not deliver on the cushioning that was expected.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
10.70 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“With a full length Boost midsole, Adidas would be hard pressed to err in the design of the Ultra Boost. However, rather than combining an equally durable upper they rolled out their answer to Nike's...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
7.40 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Salming Speed 3 is a shoe that delivers on its name and promise. At a price point of $140, it is pricey, but it can take a pounding.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.