Running shoes for heavy runners

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HOKA Mafate 5

79

Good

Any colour

$185 $148

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Hoka Skyflow

89

Great

Any colour

$160 $145

Save 9%

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On Cloudeclipse

90

Superb

Any colour

$180 $147

Save 18%

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Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG

90

Superb

$300 $240

Save 20%

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Mizuno Wave Horizon 7

88

Great

$170 $119

Save 30%

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On Cloudrunner 2

85

Good

$146

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Skechers GO RUN Max Road 6

86

Good

$145 $65

Save 55%

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ASICS GT 1000 14

79

Good

$110 $97

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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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Mount to Coast H1
New

90

Superb

$160

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On Cloudmonster 3
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$199

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On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$220

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Adidas Supernova Solution 3
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$150 $140

Save 7%

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HOKA Mafate X

87

Great

$249

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Salomon S/Lab Genesis

91

Superb

$200

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On Cloudboom Max
New

87

Great

$271

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

$100 $90

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Heel to toe drop
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0 mm - 14 mm

0 mm 14 mm
Width / Fit
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89 mm - 100 mm

89 mm 100 mm
Toebox width
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- Medium (57)
- Wide (7)
68 mm - 85 mm

68 mm 85 mm
Audience score
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76 - 92

76 92
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Energy return
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42% - 75%

42% 75%
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (53)
- Heel strike (62)
Type
- For heavy runners
- Lightweight (11)
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- For big guys (75)
- Maximalist (67)
- Low drop (1)
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- Cushioned (75)
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- Super trainer (7)
Shock absorption
- High (47)
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- Low (1)
107 SA - 174 SA

107 SA 174 SA
Heel stack
- 30 mm - 35 mm (11)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (46)
- > 40 mm (21)
31 mm - 51 mm

31 mm 51 mm
Width
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- Rocker (38)
- Orthotic friendly (77)
- Removable insole (77)
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- Sustainable (15)
- Expensive (2)
Arch support
- Stability (13)
- Neutral (65)
Breathability
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Midsole softness
- Balanced (60)
- Firm (11)
33 AC - 52 AC

33 AC 52 AC
Condition
- Flat Feet (13)
- Plantar fasciitis (41)
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- Achilles tendonitis (24)
- Bunions (5)
- Hallux rigidus (9)
- Haglund's deformity (9)
Outsole durability
- Good (55)
- Decent (16)
- Bad (6)
0.4 mm - 3.2 mm

0.4 mm 3.2 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (19)
- Decent (51)
- Bad (7)
Stiffness
- Flexible (7)
- Moderate (38)
- Stiff (30)
9N - 39N

9N 39N
Arch Type
- High arch (65)
- Low arch (13)
Waterproofing
- Waterproof (2)
Season
- Winter (2)
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- All seasons (76)
Weight
- 7.1 oz - 8.8 oz (11)
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (47)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (18)
- > 12.3 oz (2)
7.1 oz - 12.6 oz

7.1 oz 12.6 oz
Heel padding durability
- Good (54)
- Decent (19)
- Bad (5)
Forefoot stack
- 20 mm - 25 mm (8)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (35)
- > 30 mm (35)
22 mm - 42 mm

22 mm 42 mm
Trail terrain
- Light (8)
- Moderate (9)
- Technical (1)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (9)
- Moderate (28)
- Stiff (41)
Colour
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Torsional rigidity
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- Stiff (61)
Traction
- High (57)
- Moderate (13)
0.28 - 0.85

0.28 0.85
Deals
- On sale (55)
- Deals (36)
- Outlet (18)
- Under $100 (28)
- Under $50 (2)
Toebox height
- Low (13)
- Medium (46)
- High (14)
22 mm - 35 mm

22 mm 35 mm
Discount
- > 70% (1)
- 50% - 70% (10)
- 30% - 50% (35)
- < 30% (75)
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
Material
- Mesh (66)
- Knit (12)
- Vegan (5)
- Reflective (52)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (46)
- Normal (28)
- Big (4)
1% - 55%

1% 55%

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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!