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
10.8 oz (men's size 9) 9.5 oz (women's size 8) oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Triumph 11 is a full featured shoe with great cushioning in the same vein as the Asics Kayano and Brooks Glycerin.” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
12.16 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“A shoe for heavy runners” Read expert review
Christian Langenegger
Running Expert
Weight
7.5 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks PureConnect 3 improves an already amazing PureConnect shoe with a redesigned upper which will accommodate a wider foot type.” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
315 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Good all-around shoe for streets and basic trails” Read expert review
Mark Melnykowycz
Running Expert
Weight
11 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ECCO Trainer Pro did not suit my personal taste in running shoes very well, but does fill the cushioned neutral category for the company as a whole. A host of runners will love the broad platform,...” Read expert review
Peyton Hoyal
Running Expert
Weight
9.2 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Fans of the Wave Creation 14 have little to fear when it comes to changes in the newest model. The evolved form gives cushioning and responsiveness to this lightweight trainer, while retaining the key...” Read expert review
Ashley Massis
Running Expert
Weight
oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“In its newest version, the Wave Inspire 10 continues to be lightweight and offers plenty of stability for those that need it. The shoe provides quick, smooth transition whether doing shorter speed...” Read expert review
Travis Trampe
Running Expert
Weight
oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Pearl Izumi EM Road H3 is another great shoe in the E:Motion line which provides stability and cushioning to those who pronate with a very light-weight feel. The new sole design from Pearl Izumi...” Read expert review
Travis Trampe
Running Expert
Weight
8.4 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Sporting its newest upgrades the PureFlow 3 has become a sleeker and better fitting shoe. It remains the softest shoe in the Pure Project collection and a great long run shoe or daily trainer. The...” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
8.1 oz (men's size 9) 7.1 oz (women's size 8) oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“I thought that the 890 series could not be improved up; I was wrong. The 890V4 is a lighter version of one of the best neutral cushioning shoes on the market, and the improved fit will appeal to a...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester