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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 Under Armour HOVR Mega 3 is a highly cushioned daily trainer that I wouldn’t recommend for long distances like it’s marketed for. It’s pretty clunky. I haven’t truly disliked a running...” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
“The Altra VIA Olympus 2 is a daily trainer that provides the stability, stack height, and outsole durability for a shoe that can rack up a lot of those easy/recovery miles. The midsole uses an updated...” Read expert review
Paul Soriano
Shoe Obsessed Runner
“ASICS Gel-Pulse 14 is an attractive medium-profile shoe with a comfortable fit and neutral support yet average feel underfoot. The biggest strength comes in durability for a heel strike with a gel...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert
“The Adidas Supernova Rise is a superb all-round daily trainer. It features support rods which stiffen its forefoot, giving it a mild rockered ride with efficient transitions. It also has a brand new...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The Under Armour Charged Assert 10 is a budget-friendly running shoe that will meet a lot of needs for many lower-mileage runners. It’s very stable and comfortable enough for those runs that are...” Read expert review
Larry Lam
Runner with decades of experience
“The Under Armour HOVR Turbulence 2 is a great introduction shoe for the runner who is looking to add some miles to their weekly distance. It’s a great multi-use daily trainer as well.
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Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
“The ASICS Novablast 4 is a firm-riding daily trainer which is more suited to faster-paced runs than relaxed runs. It doesn’t quite have the same fun, bouncy ride that the early Novablasts had but it...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The On Cloudeclipse is a good maximalist trainer which offers a very high level of protection from the ground. It has a firmer ride than most max-cushioned trainers and it’s best suited to easy or...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
“The AltraFWD Experience is the newest road running shoe in the Altra lineup. It’s a solid shoe that I’d have no issues with if it was from any brand other than Altra. But the AltraFWD Experience...” Read expert review
Denny Krahe
Running Coach and Podcast Host.
“The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 is a highly cushioned daily trainer that will feel soft and bouncy on your feet. It’s a great all-around shoe that can handle high mileage along with the...” Read expert review
Larry Lam
Runner with decades of experience
