Soft
‍Running Shoes

Cruise in comfort with the softest trainers on the market today

Race Day

Nike Streakfly 2

Aggressive short-distance racing shoe with a direct and nimble ride
Nike Streakfly 2
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
4.5
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Nike Vaporfly Next% 4

A comfortable and lightweight racing shoe that lacks excitement and bounce
Nike Vaporfly Next% 4
Price
$260
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
5.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

Light, fast racing shoe with a bouncy, smooth ride
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Nike Pegasus Premium

Bouncy max cushioned shoe with a fun, floaty ride
Nike Pegasus Premium
Price
$210
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA, Oxygen
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

Marathon racing shoe with soft and bouncy ride
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Mizuno Neo Zen

Everyday running shoe with a soft, fun and bouncy ride. Top pick of 2025
Mizuno Neo Zen
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPU
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Asics Gel-Nimbus 27

Cushioned everyday running shoe with a soft and smooth ride
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adios Pro 4

Marathon race shoe with soft ride
Adidas Adios Pro 4
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Asics Novablast 5

Everyday running shoe designed for comfort and fun. Best daily trainer of 2025
Asics Novablast 5
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
8.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Saucony Tempus 2

Top stability shoe offering blend of comfort and speed
Saucony Tempus 2
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Beaded PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Adidas Evo SL

Speed training shoe with race foam and aggressive geometry
Adidas Evo SL
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Brooks Glycerin 21

Reliable everyday running shoe with bouncy, comfortable ride
Brooks Glycerin 21
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
9.8
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Beta

Marathon race shoe with tallest stack of foam on the market
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Beta
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

New Balance SC Pacer v2

5k and 10k racing shoe with low-profile construction
New Balance SC Pacer v2
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3

Soft and bouncy racing shoe with fast ride. Top pick for sub-3:30 marathoners
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3
Price
$230
Plated?
Yes
Foam
A-TPU
Weight (oz)
6.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Saucony Hurricane 24

Supportive and cushioned shoe with bouncy feel. Top pick for everyday comfort
Saucony Hurricane 24
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
11.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Race Day

On Cloudboom Strike

Soft and bouncy racing shoe. Top pick for marathons
On Cloudboom Strike
Price
$280
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Nike Zoom Fly 6

Plated training shoe designed for speed workouts
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Brooks Glycerin Max

Super max stack shoe with a soft, bouncy ride. Most comfortable shoe of 2024
Brooks Glycerin Max
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance 1080v14

Cushioned everyday running shoe with comfortable ride. Top pick for soft everyday miles
New Balance 1080v14
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Asics GlideRide Max

Soft and bouncy shoe with smooth and protective ride. Top pick for long runs
Asics GlideRide Max
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Asics Magic Speed 4

Fast, light and soft speed training shoe. Top pick for fast workouts
Asics Magic Speed 4
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos v1

Soft everyday running shoe with fun, bouncy ride
New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos v1
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA & PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

New Balance More v5

Top pick for soft and bouncy comfort with a touch of stability
New Balance More v5
Price
$155
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance FuelCell Propel v5

Everyday running shoe that offers fun and comfort
New Balance FuelCell Propel v5
Price
$120
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Bio EVA
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Adidas Adizero SL2

Top do-it-all shoe of 2024. Soft and bouncy daily trainer with a fun ride
Adidas Adizero SL2
Price
$130
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Salomon S/Lab Spectur

Comfort-oriented racing shoe designed for 4 hour marathon runners
Salomon S/Lab Spectur
Price
$220
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14

Top pick for runners who want a versatile shoe with a cushioned, stable and smooth ride
New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Nike Zoom Structure 25

Cushioned stability shoe with a peppy ride. Top pick for bigger runners
Nike Zoom Structure 25
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adizero Avanti 2024

Long distance spike for 3k-10k with relaxed ride
Adidas Adizero Avanti 2024
Price
150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Hoka Mach 6

Top pick for fast workouts and fun everyday miles
Hoka Mach 6
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Hoka Skyward X

Highly cushioned training shoe designed to blend comfort and speed
Hoka Skyward X
Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA/EVA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Hylo Impact

Soft and bouncy daily trainer from environmentally-conscious brand
Hylo Impact
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
Bio-EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

PUMA evoSpeed Long Distance Nitro Elite 2

Lightweight flexible track spike for distance events
PUMA evoSpeed Long Distance Nitro Elite 2
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
5.3
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

New Balance LD-X

Bouncy long distance track spikes with lots of foam
New Balance LD-X
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPU/EVA
Weight (oz)
5.2
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Hoka Cielo FlyX

Soft and cushioned track spike with the maximum amount of foam
Hoka Cielo FlyX
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
5.8
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

ON Cloudspike 1500m

Flexible spike for training and middle distance
ON Cloudspike 1500m
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Adidas Supernova Rise

Comfortable everyday running shoe with a cushioned and peppy ride
Adidas Supernova Rise
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance Vongo v6

Stability trainer with a soft and comfortable ride
New Balance Vongo v6
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Race Day

Hoka Cielo X-1

Comfortable marathon racer with bouncy and cushioned ride
Hoka Cielo X-1
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4

Soft and cushioned racing shoe with forgiving ride. Top pick of 2024
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Diadora Gara

Fast and comfortable marathon racer with aggressive toe off
Diadora Gara
Price
$300
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Topo Atmos

Comfort-oriented max cushion shoe with low drop and smooth ride
Topo Atmos
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Asics Gel-Nimbus 26

Max-cushioned cruiser with comfortable upper and soft, relaxed ride
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Nike InfinityRN 4

Comfortable cruiser for relaxed miles and recovery days
Nike InfinityRN 4
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Blend
Weight (oz)
11.1
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Nike Vomero 17

Durable everyday running shoe with a peppy and cushioned ride. Top deal
Nike Vomero 17
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

New Balance 1080v13

Pillow-soft cruiser perfect for relaxed miles
New Balance 1080v13
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Trail Running

Nike Ultrafly

Plated trail racer with a cushioned and energetic ride
Nike Ultrafly
Price
$260
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Puma Magnify Nitro 2

Max-cushioned non-plated shoe with soft ride
Puma Magnify Nitro 2
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
10.1
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v13

Moderately cushioned dual-foam daily trainer with smooth ride
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v13
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPU
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Saucony Triumph 21

Durable max cushioned trainer with bouncy and protective ride
Saucony Triumph 21
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded TPU
Weight (oz)
9.8
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Hoka Clifton 9

Cushioned everyday shoe designed for walking and light running
Hoka Clifton 9
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
8.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

ASICS Gel-Kayano 30

Max-cushioned stability shoe for comfort
ASICS Gel-Kayano 30
Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.7
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Brooks Addiction GTS 15

Maximum stability shoe with structured and supportive feel
Brooks Addiction GTS 15
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
12.2
Drop (mm)
12
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Brooks Aurora BL

Max-cushioned trainer with versatile and responsive ride
Brooks Aurora BL
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

Rockered stability trainer with soft underfoot feel
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23

Cushioned stability trainer with comfortable ride
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.1
Drop (mm)
12
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Saucony Omni 21

Stability trainer with dual-density midsole and cushioned ride
Saucony Omni 21
Price
$111
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Race Day

Reebok Floatride Energy X

Bargain-priced plated racer with soft and cushioned ride
Reebok Floatride Energy X
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Altra Vanish Tempo

Zero drop workout shoe with soft and bouncy ride
Altra Vanish Tempo
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Puma Deviate Nitro 2

Distance training shoe with bouncy ride and grippy rubber outsole. Top pick for a do-it-all shoe
Puma Deviate Nitro 2
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2

Carbon-plate super shoe with soft ride and durable outsole
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Hoka Mach 5

Lightweight everyday running shoe with comfortable and versatile ride
Hoka Mach 5
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Brooks Glycerin 20

Classic everyday running shoe with comfortable ride
Brooks Glycerin 20
Price
Get $119 Deal
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical
Weight (oz)
10.6
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Nike Invincible 3

Max-cushioned cruiser with bouncy super foam
Nike Invincible 3
Price
$180
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Saucony Triumph 20

Durable max cushioned trainer with bouncy and protective ride
Saucony Triumph 20
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded TPU
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4

Max-cushioned shoe with plush ride for easy miles
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Nike ZoomX Streakfly

5k and 10k road racer with partial carbon plate
Nike ZoomX Streakfly
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Hoka Bondi X

Plated max cushion trainer for easy miles
Hoka Bondi X
Price
$215
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

New Balance SC Elite v3

Versatile super shoe with soft and cushioned ride
New Balance SC Elite v3
Price
$230
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance SC Trainer v2

Versatile training shoe with soft and cushioned ride. Top pick for long runs
New Balance SC Trainer v2
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Hoka Rocket X2

Carbon-plated race shoe with soft foam and smooth, rolling ride. Top pick for fast half marathons
Hoka Rocket X2
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 25

Comfort-oriented trainer with soft and cushioned ride
ASICS Gel-Cumulus 25
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Saucony Tempus

Fun everyday running shoe with bouncy foam and smooth ride. Top pick for runners who need stability
Saucony Tempus
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

ASICS Novablast 3

Max-cushioned daily trainer with soft and smooth ride
ASICS Novablast 3
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

On Cloudsurfer

Plush daily trainer with computer-optimized CloudTec Phase pods
On Cloudsurfer
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Olefin
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Altra Vanish Carbon

Zero drop racer with dual-density foam and forefoot carbon plate
Altra Vanish Carbon
Price
$240
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
7.3
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails
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