Saucony Triumph 24Softest
A high-cushion option great for long runs or regular walking.
The Triumph is a soft and spongy shoe that will keep your feet comfy all day. It's great as a walker, or work shoe due to its high cushion that has a very spongy feel. It also is a great distance running shoe as it has enough pep to keep you moving forward for your next long run.
Pro tip: Fits a little long, and it also is wider.
Around $170
Hoka GaviotaBalanced
A high-cushion shoe with tons of support for running or walking.
The Gaviota is a stability shoe that is great for somebody looking for something with a little more cushion. This shoe will give the support you need for your daily miles or for your walking, with enough cushion to say the same.
Pro tip: Fits true to size, and has a very wide toe box.
Around $180
New Balance 1080Softest
A plush high-cushion shoe great for an easy long run, frequent walks, or a long day on your feet.
The 1080 is a soft high-cushion shoe great for the next time you're on your feet for what feels like forever. It's a great option for somebody with a slightly wider foot and needs a long run shoe, a daily walking shoe, or a shoe for long days at work.
Pro tip: Fits true to size, slightly wider than competitors.
Around $170
New Balance 880 v15Balanced
A softer medium-cushion shoe great for daily miles, or frequent walks!
The 880 is a great medium-cushion trainer for a ton of activities, excelling as a daily trainer and a walking shoe. The cushion is a soft but bouncy foam, giving you a nice spongy feel with plenty of springiness if you plan to lace up for a run.
Pro tip: New Balance is a wider-fitting brand so expect some more room vs other brands. If you are familiar with New Balance, the 880 will fit slightly more snug than similar New Balance models.
Around $150
Brooks Glycerin 23Balanced
A bouncy high-cushion shoe great for long walks, long days on your feet, or a long run.
The Glycerin is a great option for someone looking for a higher-cushion shoe that has a bouncier, springy feel vs a plushy soft feel. It has a slightly roomier toe box, and has a secure heel to ensure no slipping. A great shoe for your long runs, long walks with the dogs, or a long day on your feet.
Pro tip: True to size, with a slightly wider toe box and a narrower heel.
Around $175
Saucony Ride 19Balanced
A medium-cushion shoe best suited for daily training.
The Ride is a bouncy shoe that does a great job handling daily miles, an easy run, or running your first 5k. The shoe has a little more cushion in the heel so it will feel nice and soft, but it is very springy for your toe off.
Pro tip: Fits true to size, with a wider toe box and a more secure heel.
Around $145
Saucony Guide 19Firmer & springy
A medium-cushion daily shoe that fits all your stability needs.
The Guide utilizes Saucony's relatively new guiderail technology to keep your ankles stable and moving the way you need them to. This medium-cushion trainer performs great as a daily trainer or for your neighborhood walks. It's a great pick for someone looking for a shoe that is a little bouncier than it is soft, and is looking for some great support.
Pro tip: Fits true to size, with a slightly roomier toe box.
Around $150
Saucony Echelon 10Firmer & springy
A supportive medium-cushion shoe great for walking!
The Saucony Echelon is a great high-volume walking shoe made to keep your feet from hurting after a long day exploring new cities, walking the dogs, or just enjoying some sun. This shoe has both a stable base and more stable cushion to keep anything from moving around any more than you'd naturally walk.
Pro tip: Fits true to size, but a slightly wider fit overall.
Around $155
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