Best Running Shoes for Comfort (2024)

The oncloud eclipse is holding up visually quite well, which is consistent with what I'm feeling underfoot.

The rubber on the outsole is also holding up really well.

The concern when you're cutting holes into foam is that it will create increased wear and tear.

It does a really good job with traction and, obviously, durability so far.

In some of my higher wear areas, I can see that some of it is wearing down.

It felt great for all of my runs, as I've been primarily doing just easy runs.

The weight for my size 10 1/2 is 10.5 oz or 300 g, which is really getting up there.

The structured heel counter, with no heel lift for me, felt good against the Achilles, with no issues at all.

The speedboard has a somewhat negative connotation for me, and now they're moving it down here, which is more like a mid-foot shank.

The final change that Nike made to the sneaker was to increase the thickness of the outsole rubber.

I am really concerned about the ZoomX foam bottoming out, especially for certain runners.

Overall, it had no problems with traction, even in the rain.

If you're on a shale or packed dirt trail, you will start to get dirt between the exposed foam.

Their weight significantly reduces the speed ratio.

It's still a big shoe and still a heavy shoe.

The shoe seems to have been completely redesigned, at least visually.

They made the midsole significantly wider around the forefoot of the shoe, which increases stability.

The shoe will last a long time. Pegasus is always due, and this hasn't changed.

The waffle outsole is also very durable.

The durability test shows that sandpaper can easily wear through this material.

The traction in the shoe is excellent; I had no issues walking and running in wet conditions.

The shoe slips at 40 degrees on the grip test ramp.

The shoe is lightweight, making it feel less clunky despite its cushioning.

The lack of excessive padding in the heel helps to keep the weight down.

The shoe offers a solid fit with good arch support, thanks to the dynamic midfoot system.

The wider toe box provides a stable platform for the foot.

I also think the durability appears to be quite solid here.

The Ego Max foam should also retain its resilience nicely.

When it comes to the grip of that outsole, I found the traction to be quite reliable.

There is a generous covering of outsole rubber.

The shoe weighs 11.1 oz.

It feels a lot taller than it actually is.

The shoe is nicely rockered, so it provides a smooth transition.

It's a stable ride and a great cruising shoe.

It is durable for race day and speed work.

There are concerns about durability due to early signs of wear.

Experience improved grip and stability with the new outsole design.

The outsole may wear down quickly on abrasive surfaces.

It is lighter than previous models due to a weight-saving design.

It feels almost weightless on the foot.

It is more stable with extra support on the inside.

It may not be stable enough for those with specific foot conditions.

It's probably about halfway through its really good life now.

The wear on the new outsole is truly impressive.

This phone has not degraded much at all.

The grip on the Superblast is much better than that of the Nova Blast 3.

They have slightly redesigned the bottom, and it's somewhat diminished, though not completely. However, the grip on the Superblast is much better.

It's amazing how light this shoe is, given that 44-millimeter stack height.

The shoe weighs 288 grams, which is super lightweight.

It is 90 grams lighter, which is absolutely beautiful with the Superblast.

What I like most is the stability of this shoe, especially in the corners.

The shoe is on the wide side, making it fantastic for all the wider-footed runners out there.

Finally, this was not true to size for me; I had to go half a size down.

In terms of durability, I'm going to go 300 miles.

I really haven't noticed much wear in this shoe so far, so it should be pretty good for many hundreds of miles.

The outsole traction is just average because the design is so flat.

There's a decent amount of rubber coverage, so you can expect durability levels similar to the Clifton 8.

It is slightly lighter, with just a little bit of a weight decrease from the outgoing model.

I don't love that it's measured in ounces for my size. I also don't love that, amusingly, it felt lighter.

During the lockdown, nothing is moving around as I run—no bliss, no hot spots.

I was experiencing just a smidge of heel slipping in the heel pocket.

The Puma grip outsole, which I will discuss in the outsole section, has lived up to its reputation as a great traction compound.

I fully expect that I could get this up to 350 to 400 miles.

The shoe will be posted on Subwell as soon as it's available on Running Warehouse.

The Puma grip outsole, which I will discuss in the outsole section, has lived up to its reputation as a great traction compound.

The performance of the Puma grip was absolutely fantastic; it felt so planted.

The redesigned rubber pattern is lighter, yet still grippy.

The increased stack height of the shoe, along with the added puffiness in the heel cup, contributes a substantial amount of weight this year.

It weighs in at 283 g or 10 oz, which is a slight increase in weight compared to the Velocity Nitro 2.

It has increased slightly in weight, but I don't think it's the kind of weight that makes a significant difference in terms of the experience.

The heel has been slightly redesigned to, I think, cradle the foot a bit more from the sides, as opposed to padding it right behind the foot.

The dual-density midsole setup features a top layer made of Puma's Nitro foam, which is nitrogen-infused.

The shoe is firmer than I would prefer for my daily training needs.