- Brand
- Terrain
Road
Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.
Trail
Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.
Good to know
As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.
- Arch support
Neutral / cushion / high arch
Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.
Stability / overpronation / normal arch
Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.
Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet
Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.
Good to know
- Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
- More about arch support in this video.
- Find your arch type by following steps from this video. - Type
- Waterproofing
- Distance
- Features
Low stock
Footwear with few offers from online retailers and sold out in most sizes.
Discontinued
Shoes that have been taken out of production but are still sold by most online shops.
New
Shoes that just came out and have not received sufficient feedback from the buyers.
Lightweight
Shoes designed for competition, weigh less than 250g. They are fast but they offer less cushioning and support.
Low drop
Low drop shoes usually have a heel-to-toe drop of 1mm - 4mm. They feel very flat to most runners and ideal for midfoot strikers.
Zero Drop
Running shoes with 0mm heel-to-toe drop. Did not have to mean zero cushioning. They feel extremely flat, ideal for forefoot or midfoot strikers.
Waterproof
Shoes with superior waterproofing elements, ideal for long-distance and muddy paths.
Water repellent
Running shoes with some degree of water protection, usually they dry quickly.
Maximalist
These are bulky-looking shoes with large amount of cushioning and are widely used in long-distance running. Overpronators can also benefit from a maximalist running shoe because they also offer enhanced support or stability.
Minimalist
Extremely lightweight shoes with minimal to no arch support. The minimal cushioning offers flexibility and greater ground contact.
Triathlon
Lightweight shoes with lots of flexibility and comfort. Most Triathlon shoe also have drainage system to keep the shoe from retaining water.
- Pronation
- Technology
- Foot condition
- CoreScore
- Strike Pattern
- Heel to toe drop
The height difference from the heel to the forefoot, also known as heel drop, toe spring, heel to toe spring or simply drop.
There are many opinions about what a good heel drop is. We do not recommend any in particular. Lean more in this video.
- Material
- Fit
- Use
Daily running
Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.
Competition
Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.
Good to know
If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.
- Arch Type
- Number of reviews
- Weight
- Season
- Weight
Good to know
Daily running shoes weigh not less than 250g. These are cushioned shoes designed for daily training. Go-to shoes with great comfort. -Shoes for competition usually weigh between 115g and 220g. Lighter shoes are faster, making them ideal for races, quick-paced runs, and interval training.
- Price
- Discount
Comfortable running shoes
627 products - deals from 44 retailers
Disclosure: We are reader supported, and earn
affiliate commissions
when you buy through us.
-
$160 $80 Save 50% -
$120 $79 Save 34% -
$120 $75 Save 38% -
![Hoka One One Clifton 6 - BLUE (1102872110)]( "Hoka One One Clifton 6 - BLUE (1102872110)")
$130 $91 Save 30% -
![Nike Zoom Fly 3 - White (AT8240100)]( "Nike Zoom Fly 3 - White (AT8240100)")
$160 $120 Save 25% -
![Adidas Ultraboost 20 - White (EG0727)]( "Adidas Ultraboost 20 - White (EG0727)")
$180 $140 Save 22% -
![Saucony Ride ISO 2 - Grey/Blue (S205141)]( "Saucony Ride ISO 2 - Grey/Blue (S205141)")
$120 $54 Save 55% -
![Altra Escalante 2.0 - Gray (ALW19332)]( "Altra Escalante 2.0 - Gray (ALW19332)")
$130 $55 Save 58% -
![Nike Epic React Flyknit 2 - Black (BQ8927003)]( "Nike Epic React Flyknit 2 - Black (BQ8927003)")
$150 $75 Save 50% -
![Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 - mens (AT2863100)]( "Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 - mens (AT2863100)")
$180 $135 Save 25% -
![Hoka One One Rincon - Black (1102875PAPB)]( "Hoka One One Rincon - Black (1102875PAPB)")
$115 $80 Save 30% -
![Nike Revolution 5 - White (CW5846100)]( "Nike Revolution 5 - White (CW5846100)")
$65 $49 Save 25% -
![Altra Olympus 3.5 - Green Orange (ALM1959F38)]( "Altra Olympus 3.5 - Green Orange (ALM1959F38)")
$150 $85 Save 43% -
![Asics Gel Venture 7 - Green (1011A560300)]( "Asics Gel Venture 7 - Green (1011A560300)")
$70 $56 Save 20% -
![Asics Gel Excite 6 - Black/White (1011A165001)]( "Asics Gel Excite 6 - Black/White (1011A165001)")
$75 $46 Save 39% -
![Saucony Triumph 17 - Blue / Black (S2054625)]( "Saucony Triumph 17 - Blue / Black (S2054625)")
$150 $81 Save 46% -
![Nike Free RN 2018 - Black (942836010)]( "Nike Free RN 2018 - Black (942836010)")
$100 $80 Save 20% -
![Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37 - Black (CK8474001)]( "Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37 - Black (CK8474001)")
$120 -
![Under Armour Charged Assert 8 - Black Pink (3021972300)]( "Under Armour Charged Assert 8 - Black Pink (3021972300)")
$70 $50 Save 29% -
![Asics Gel Contend 6 - Sheet Rock Asics Blue (1011A667020)]( "Asics Gel Contend 6 - Sheet Rock Asics Blue (1011A667020)")
$100 $53 Save 47% -
![Nike Air Zoom Vomero 14 - Black (AH7857001)]( "Nike Air Zoom Vomero 14 - Black (AH7857001)")
$140 $90 Save 36% -
![New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo v4 - Blue (MVNGONV4)]( "New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo v4 - Blue (MVNGONV4)")
$140 $80 Save 43% -
![Asics GT 2000 8 - Electric Blue/Black (1011A690401)]( "Asics GT 2000 8 - Electric Blue/Black (1011A690401)")
$120 $90 Save 25% -
![New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v9 - Gunmetal Outerspace (M1080GR9)]( "New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v9 - Gunmetal Outerspace (M1080GR9)")
$150 $84 Save 44% -
![Hoka One One Speedgoat 3 - Ebony Black (322)]( "Hoka One One Speedgoat 3 - Ebony Black (322)")
$140 $115 Save 18% -
![Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit - Grey (CD4371008)]( "Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit - Grey (CD4371008)")
$160 $96 Save 40% -
![Under Armour HOVR Sonic 3 - Mod Gray (3022586101)]( "Under Armour HOVR Sonic 3 - Mod Gray (3022586101)")
$110 $80 Save 27% -
![Asics Gel Kayano 25 - GLACIER GREY/BLACK (1011A019021)]( "Asics Gel Kayano 25 - GLACIER GREY/BLACK (1011A019021)")
$160 $80 Save 50% -
![Asics Gel Excite 7 - Peacoat Classic Red (1011A657401)]( "Asics Gel Excite 7 - Peacoat Classic Red (1011A657401)")
$75 $60 Save 20% -
![Nike Renew Run - Black (CK6357001)]( "Nike Renew Run - Black (CK6357001)")
$90 $62 Save 31%
