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
7.7 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Saucony Kinvara 3 provides a great run with support where it’s needed and light material throughout. A great shoe for various workouts on nearly any terrain.” Read expert review
Brian O'Connor
Running Expert
Weight
10 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike Pegasus 29 is another great iteration of Nike’s franchise trainer, great for everyday training and racing” Read expert review
Daniel Cho
Running Expert
Weight
11.2 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Nike gives its premium neutral trainer a revamped upper. But the Vomero’s new found firmness may not appeal to those who come to expect a soft, pillowy feel from this line. ” Read expert review
Daniel Cho
Running Expert
Weight
10.9 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Karhu took their Fulcrum technology to the lab and came back with a running shoe that feels a bit too high. ” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
11.9 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Blade Max Glide is a little heavy and stiff for my taste, but it is definitely a great option for runners that like a more cushioned shoe. ” Read expert review
Courtney Roy
Running Expert
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.