Running shoes for heavy runners

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Skechers GO RUN Max Road 6

91

Superb

Any color

$145 $65

Save 55%

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ASICS Gel Pulse 16
New

83

Good

Any color

$100 $80

Save 20%

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Nike Pegasus 41 GTX

85

Good

Any color
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Black (FQ1356001)$
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Summit White White Photon Dust Off White (FQ1356101)$
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Cobalt Bliss Mtlc Red Bronze Armory Navy (FQ1357400)$
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Light Pumice Ashen Slate Burgundy Crush (FQ1356003)$

$160 $93

Save 42%

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ASICS Dynablast 5

82

Good

$120 $89

Save 26%

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Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG

90

Superb

$300 $240

Save 20%

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HOKA Mafate X

87

Great

$225

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Saucony Endorphin Azura
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$150

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ASICS GT 1000 14

78

Decent

$110 $97

Save 12%

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Adidas Switch FWD 2

85

Good

$140 $85

Save 39%

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Saucony Ride 19
New

76

Bad

$145

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Salomon S/Lab Genesis

92

Superb

$199 $154

Save 23%

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On Cloudboom Max
New

87

Great

$230

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

$100 $90

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Mount to Coast H1
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$160

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Pronation
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Audience score
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- 80-90 (55)
- 70-80 (7)
76 - 92

76 92
Width / Fit
- Narrow (2)
- Medium (66)
- Wide (6)
89 mm - 100 mm

89 mm 100 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (12)
- Medium (54)
- Wide (7)
68 mm - 85 mm

68 mm 85 mm
Heel to toe drop
- < 1 mm (1)
- 1 mm - 5 mm (1)
- 5 mm - 8 mm (15)
- 8 mm - 12 mm (50)
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0 mm - 14 mm

0 mm 14 mm
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Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (49)
- Heel strike (59)
Energy return
- High (16)
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42% - 75%

42% 75%
Type
- For heavy runners
- Comfortable (4)
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- Low drop (1)
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- Cushioned (71)
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- Super trainer (6)
Heel stack
- 30 mm - 35 mm (10)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (44)
- > 40 mm (20)
31 mm - 51 mm

31 mm 51 mm
Shock absorption
- High (44)
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107 SA - 174 SA

107 SA 174 SA
Width
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Features
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- Rocker (35)
- Orthotic friendly (73)
- Removable insole (73)
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- Sockless wear (6)
- Sustainable (15)
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Arch support
- Stability (12)
- Neutral (62)
Midsole softness
- Balanced (57)
- Firm (10)
33 AC - 52 AC

33 AC 52 AC
Breathability
- Breathable (14)
- Moderate (46)
- Warm (14)
Condition
- Flat Feet (12)
- Plantar fasciitis (39)
- Knee pain (2)
- Achilles tendonitis (23)
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- Bunions (5)
- Hallux rigidus (9)
- Haglund's deformity (8)
Outsole durability
- Good (52)
- Decent (15)
- Bad (6)
0.4 mm - 3.2 mm

0.4 mm 3.2 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (19)
- Decent (49)
- Bad (5)
Forefoot stack
- 20 mm - 25 mm (8)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (33)
- > 30 mm (33)
22 mm - 42 mm

22 mm 42 mm
Stiffness
- Flexible (7)
- Moderate (37)
- Stiff (27)
9N - 39N

9N 39N
Waterproofing
- Waterproof (2)
Weight
- 7.1 oz - 8.8 oz (10)
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (45)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (17)
- > 12.3 oz (2)
7.1 oz - 12.6 oz

7.1 oz 12.6 oz
Arch Type
- High arch (62)
- Low arch (12)
Season
- Winter (2)
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- All seasons (72)
Heel padding durability
- Good (52)
- Decent (17)
- Bad (5)
Trail terrain
- Light (8)
- Moderate (9)
- Technical (1)
Color
Collection
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (8)
- Moderate (28)
- Stiff (38)
Traction
- High (53)
- Moderate (13)
0.28 - 0.85

0.28 0.85
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (2)
- Moderate (15)
- Stiff (57)
Deals
- On sale (62)
- Deals (40)
- Outlet (24)
- Under $100 (33)
- Under $50 (1)
Discount
- > 70% (1)
- 50% - 70% (13)
- 30% - 50% (39)
- < 30% (72)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (2)
- Vibram (4)
- Ortholite (10)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (1)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (6)
- > 4 mm (4)
1.8 mm - 4.5 mm

1.8 mm 4.5 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (42)
- Normal (28)
- Big (4)
1% - 55%

1% 55%
Material
- Mesh (62)
- Knit (12)
- Vegan (4)
- Reflective (51)
Toebox height
- Low (13)
- Medium (42)
- High (14)
22 mm - 35 mm

22 mm 35 mm

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Heavy runners tend to appreciate cushioned shoes, stack height, and midsole that is great at absorbing the impact and, yet, that is not dull! That's exactly what we focused on when doing the reviews of these shoes for heavy runners. We reviewed shoes with firm, balanced and soft cushioning. Additionally, we made sure to present the exact toebox measurements so that the toes don't get cramped or too loose!