Las 5 Mejores Achilles Tendonitis Running Shoes del 2025

This shoe delivers on all fronts when it comes to painful Achilles tendons, which is why it's our #1 pick here. It offers a perfect balance of support, stiffness, and comfort that is much needed when experiencing Achilles tendinopathy. 

Most runners who are dealing with Achilles tendonitis enjoy cushioned running shoes, specifically the heel. Focus is on the heel and not the forefoot because landing on the forefoot asks for more work from those tendons, so running slower can help, and walking as well (instead of running). Fortunately, Mach 6 features 36mm of lively foam at the heel and this high-stacked foam is surprisingly super stable! 

In the lab, we don't like seeing big variations between what the brands advertise and what we measure, but in the case of Mach 6, this is a welcome change when we put it in the Achilles tendinopathy scenario. The drop is not 5 mm but 9.6 mm! This is exactly what we recommend (heel-to-toe drop higher than 9 mm) for Achilles pain. 

To perfectly hug the heel, there's a heel counter that scored 4/5 on our stiffness test. It's not just stiff but also nicely padded. This heel cup does not irritate the heels but locks them securely. 

Hoka Mach 6, unfortunately, has a tapered toebox. This works well for some runners, but those who need more room in the toebox around the toebox (who need less pointy toeboxes) should look elsewhere. 

It's high-stacked, it's responsive, features a high drop and unobtrusive support: that's why we found Brooks Glycerin GTS 21's cushioning to be the best one for runners dealing with Achilles tendinopathy. 

With 36.2 mm at the heel, we could expect it to be unstable, but Glycerin GTS 21 delivers the opposite, proudly justifying the name (Go To Support). The nitrogen-infused EVA used here is softer than we expected but remarkably stable and durable. Our shore A durometer showed 20.9 which matches the average for road running shoes, a lovely surprise for those who need some stability but don't want firmer platforms. This stability also comes from torsional rigidity. Glycerin GTS 21 scored 4/5 on that test and, given that 5/5 is given to the most rigid shoes, it's a great result. 

A great thing about this cushioning is the balance between softness and energy return, but also it's durability. This foam shines on longer distances but, with Achilles tendonitis, runners may want to take things slower and shorter. 

One thing we wish was improved in Brooks Glycerin GTS 21 is the upper. It's soft and pliable because it's made of knit, but it's not as breathable as we'd need for running in hot weather. On our smoke test, it scored 3/5. The comfort here paid the price so if you plan to run in hot weather or if you have sweaty feet, look for shoes that scored at least 4/5 on our breathability test. 

Stability comes in many forms, but we found the one we found in Brooks Beast GTS 24 the best for runners who are experiencing pain in the Achilles tendons. The footbed is firm but also comfortable and insanely stable. It also works best for heel strikers, and given that Achilles tendons are stressed less when heel striking, this is a more-than-welcome feature! 

When it comes to stability, there are many things happening in this shoe: GuideRails technology which reduces heel rotation and guides the foot towards safe motion, a stiff heel counter, and a small foam insert just below the arch for extra support that we were able to see once we've cut the shoe in half. 

There's enough foam here (38.5 mm, above the average!) to cushion the heels and reduce the stress Achilles tendons are experiencing (especially when forefoot striking), but the foam is firmer. At 30.1 HA as measured with the durometer, it's 40% firmer than the average road running shoes. It's a lot, but also it's very stable and supportive, which is what overpronating runners need. 

With a platform that is stable and cushioned, the Brooks Beast GTS 24 doubles as a walking shoe. This might be a perfect choice for runners with painful Achilles as the general recommendation is to rest and/or take it slower so they can alternate between walking and jogging in these running shoes. 

We don't recommend Brooks Beast GTS 24 to forefoot strikers who are thinking of switching to the heel strike because this shoe is not forefoot-strike friendly at all. This might be a harsh change for such runners! 

Asics GT 2000 12 is on this list of top picks because it packs a full set of features that runners with Achilles tendonitis need, from a cushioned heel and high drop to a rigid platform and stiff heel counter. What this shoe shines the brightest at is durability, the outsole is built like a tank and the rest follows. 

To test the durability of the shoe, we use a Dremel and press it against 3 different parts of the shoe: outsole, heel padding, and the toebox. By scoring 3/5 and 4/5, respectively, for the durability of the heel and toebox, Asics GT 2000 12 is well above the average, 17% and 20% to be exact. But, once we've damaged the outsole and took out our tire tread gauge to precisely measure the depth of the dent, it showed only 0.4 mm! That's 150% more durable than an average running shoe outsole! 

Be warned, though, if you plan to run in hot weather, you'll have to wear very thin socks. Or look for a more breathable option that's good enough for your painful Achilles tendons. Asics GT 2000 12 scored 3/5 on our smoke test, which is not bad, but in hot weather, we'd rather wear something that got a 4/5 or 5/5 on our breathability lab test. 

If you're a beginner runner and you're already dealing with Achilles tendonitis, look no further: Brooks Launch GTS 9 is our #1 choice for beginners because it offers a stable, supportive, and lively ride, packs a lot in a €130 package, and it works well both for neutral and overpronation! 

Painful Achilles love a good amount of support, and that's exactly what we found here: a rigid platform, a stiff heel counter with a secure heel cup, and a midsole that's not too soft. This is an agile trainer that packs 33.8 mm at the heel with a 10.4 mm heel-to-toe drop according to our caliper measurements (we adhere to the WorldAthletics guidelines). A great combination, the impact is absorbed at the landing thanks to the high stack, and the muscles doing the majority of the work are higher up: the thighs and hips. This saves the Achilles from the extra work. 

Given what we're treated with here, paying €130 for Brooks Launch GTS 9 sounds like a steal! Great for beginners, as it's not an overpriced trainer that asks for a lot of running experience. 

If you often need to tie the runner's knot, here you might not be able to, unless you swap the laces. These are too short.