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New Balance Shando

76

Bad

Any color

$88

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Adidas Adistar 2.0

85

Good

Any color

$130 $105

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

Any color

$275

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Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

89

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Skechers GO RUN Max Road 6

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Saucony Endorphin Elite

90

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Brooks Aurora-BL

90

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Brooks Trace 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
KURU Atom 2
New

86

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 6

83

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Salomon Phantasm 2

86

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
KURU Triple Max Ion
New

87

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 3
New

86

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro
New

87

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

85

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga Pro 4

86

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga Elite 2

83

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Phantom 3.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Flythorn Air 2.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner
New

83

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops

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If you're somebody who's particular about what they feel underfoot, we've got several well-cushioned running shoes that will satisfy your desires. We've tested several shoes with extreme attention to detail - checking firmness, stack height, and everything in between so that you'll find something that your feet will really like. Our selection of cushioned walking shoe reviews includes high-drop and low-drop shoes, stiff and flexible pairs, and firm and plush-cushioned ones so that you can find the optimal cushioned shoe for you.