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
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
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 Bondi 9Balanced
A high-cushion shoe built for the long days on your feet.
The Bondi has a bouncier, more supportive cushion compared to a lot of the other soft and plushy high-cushion shoes. This makes it a great option for somebody who finds their ankles or feet sore after a long day in a plushy, soft shoe. The Bondi is a go-to for long walks, or for a job that requires a lot of standing.
Pro tip: Fits true to size.
Around $175
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
Asics Gel-Nimbus 28Softest
A soft high-cushion shoe great for long runs, frequent walks, or long days on your feet.
The Gel-Nimbus uses Asics gel to make a super high-cushion spongy shoe that is great for keeping your feet comfortable. It's a great pick if you are searching for a shoe that is comfortable after hour ten at work, after mile twelve of your long run, or on your third walk of the day.
Pro tip: Fits true to size.
Around $170
Asics Gel-Kayano 33Softest
A high-cushion stability shoe with a ton of great uses.
The Gel-Kayano uses Asics FluidSupport to hold your ankle steady in every step. This high-cushion stability shoe is great for daily miles, walking, or standing on your feet all day. The soft cushion of this shoe ensures a comfortable feel, and the support makes sure your ankles stay strong.
Pro tip: Fits true to size.
Around $170
Mizuno Wave Sky 9Softest
A high-cushion shoe great for walking or standing all day.
The Wave Sky is a soft option that is great for somebody looking for a comfortable shoe after a long day. This high-cushion option leans on the plushier side of foams and is a relaxing fit perfect for a walking or work shoe.
Pro tip: Fits true to size.
Around $180
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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