The Pros and Cons of Cushioned Shoes

Anything that promises to make running more comfortable is an enticing sell to runners whose feet pound pavement, track, and treadmill for many hours every week. Comfort and bounce are the big allure of shoes with maximal padding. In fact, cushioned running shoes continue to surge in popularity. Visit your local running store, and you’ll encounter a slew of cushioned options, from brands including Brooks, Nike, Hoka, Saucony, and Altra. But do these shoes offer benefits for performance? We dug into the research and spoke with three experts on the pros and cons of cushioned running shoes. Here’s what you need to know. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [The Pros and Cons of Cushioned Shoes]( [The Pros and Cons of Cushioned Shoes]( [The Pros and Cons of Cushioned Shoes]( Anything that promises to make running more comfortable is an enticing sell to runners whose feet pound pavement, track, and treadmill for many hours every week. Comfort and bounce are the big allure of shoes with maximal padding. In fact, cushioned running shoes continue to surge in popularity. Visit your local running store, and you’ll encounter a slew of cushioned options, from brands including Brooks, Nike, Hoka, Saucony, and Altra. But do these shoes offer benefits for performance? We dug into the research and spoke with three experts on the pros and cons of cushioned running shoes. Here’s what you need to know. Anything that promises to make running more comfortable is an enticing sell to runners whose feet pound pavement, track, and treadmill for many hours every week. Comfort and bounce are the big allure of shoes with maximal padding. In fact, cushioned running shoes continue to surge in popularity. Visit your local running store, and you’ll encounter a slew of cushioned options, from brands including Brooks, Nike, Hoka, Saucony, and Altra. But do these shoes offer benefits for performance? We dug into the research and spoke with three experts on the pros and cons of cushioned running shoes. Here’s what you need to know. [Read More]( [Read More](     [The Best Songs to Add to Your Run Playlist this Month]( [The Best Songs to Add to Your Run Playlist this Month]( Lock in your step with these hits from Justin Bieber, One Direction, Beyoncé, and others. [Read More](   [NAU Coach Mike Smith: “I Want to Zero in My Focus”]( [NAU Coach Mike Smith: “I Want to Zero in My Focus”]( The successful college coach will move to coaching only pros in 2025. Here’s what was behind the shift. [Read More](     [American Katie Schide Shatters Courtney Dauwalter’s Course Record to Win UTMB]( [American Katie Schide Shatters Courtney Dauwalter’s Course Record to Win UTMB]( She’s now the third woman to win both Western States and UTMB in the same year. [Read More](   [I Ran the Paris Olympic Marathon Course—It Was One of the Most Challenging and Rewarding Races of My Life]( [I Ran the Paris Olympic Marathon Course—It Was One of the Most Challenging and Rewarding Races of My Life]( One writer’s unforgettable experience at Marathon Pour Tous. [Read More](     [Our Favorite Tested Treadmills Are Up To $1,100 off for Labor Day]( [Our Favorite Tested Treadmills Are Up To $1,100 off for Labor Day]( Getting ready for dour winter weather? These discounts on quality ’mills make it easier. [Read More](   [90-Day Transformation Challenge: Abs](   [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [Need Assistance? Contact Us.](mailto:rwmembership@runnersworld.com) Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Runner's World is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779