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
9.0 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“-New Balance updates the popular 890 with a lower drop and stack height but many runners are complaining of the shallow toe box. Overall a great shoe for neutral or mild overpronators who are looking...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
10.6 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance 1080v2 will definitely stay in my rotation as my go-to long run shoes. I loved their more natural feel, and I barely noticed them on the run. They were cushioned enough to keep my feet...” Read expert review
Courtney Roy
Running Expert
Weight
9.3 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The F50 is a great sleek and fast shoe. I appreciated the responsiveness of the SPRINTFRAME and how easy it made running fast. ” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
12.3 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Creation 13 is a slightly overbuilt tribute to Mizuno's popular and effective Wave Technology. ” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
9.4 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“This Kissaki has the potential to be a great shoe if there weren’t so many issues plaguing the upper. Its lightweight open design along with its nice energy return could make it an excellent daily...” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
10.9 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Powergrid Triumph 9 truly is the best Triumph ever. Lower drop, lighter weight, and more responsive cushioning make this a must try for those who love neutral cushioning. ” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
9.8 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“-The Boston 3 is a great update and I appreciated the shorter stack height and lighter weight which gives this shoe a racing flat feel. ” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
11.3 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Very solid daily high mileage neutral daily trainer. Newer improvements make the shoe lighter and more streamlined than previous versions. AdiPRENE technology provides a firm responsive feel. ” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
7.4 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Brooks has definitely been thinking out of the box, and created a unique natural feeling shoe. This will definitely set a new standard for others to follow in the lightweight neutral/ minimalist shoe...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
11.1 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Mizuno Wave Rider 15 is a great tribute to the line with great cushioning technology and a very smooth ride. ” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester