10 Best Cushioned Running Shoes of December 2025

• Fresh Foam midsole
• Hypoknit upper
• Data-driven design

New Balance

• U4ic Midsole: Delivers optimal shock reduction, durability, and a superior ride.  Innovatively light, well cushioned, responsive, and resilient.
• U4icX Midsole: A lighter, more cushioned iteration of U4ic, delivering a softer underfoot feeling for a smooth transition. Found in the Wave Enigma, Wave Inspire, Wave Rider, and Wave Prophecy.
• U4icX Strobel Lasting Board: Ensures a comfortable underfoot feel.
• X10 Outsole: Durable carbon rubber that allows for longer wear.

Mizuno

• AmpliFoam Midsole - Engineered to maintain durability at softer densities, providing better flexibility, comfort, and platform adaptability ideal for natural running.
• Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning system - Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance.
• Ortholite Sockliner - Moisture management (Ortholite is a registered trademark of ATP Manufacturing LLC).

ASICS

• Sleek and airy shoes with sporty style
• Regular fit; Lace closure
• Breathable sandwich mesh upper
• Cushioned Cloudfoam midsole
• Sock-like construction hugs the foot

adidas

• THIS SHOE IS FOR: Neutral runners looking for a lightweight shoe and a smooth ride without sacrificing cushioning. Whether you’re a Ghost loyalist or are lacing one up for the first time, you’ll find plenty to like.
• SUPPORT AND CUSHION: The neutral support type provides high energizing cushioning. Ideal for road running, cross training, the gym or wherever you might want to take them! Predecessor: Ghost 11
• BALANCED, SOFT CUSHIONING: BioMoGo DNA and DNA LOFT cushioning work together to provide a just-right softness underfoot without losing responsiveness and durability - yet it feels lighter than ever.
• SMOOTH, STABLE RIDE: No matter how your foot lands, our Segmented Crash Pad - an integrated system of shock absorbers - will cushion every step and stride for smooth heel-to-toe transitions.
• SOFT, SECURE, FIT: The newly engineered mesh and 3D Fit Print practically disappears on your foot with strategically placed stretch and structure.

Brooks

• NEUTRAL: For runners who need a balance of flexibility & cushioning
• Lightweight mesh upper with 3 color digital print delivers complete breathability
• Durable leather overlays for stability & that locks in your midfoot
• EVA sockliner provides soft, step in comfort
• Charged Cushioning midsole uses compression molded foam for even greater responsiveness & durability, providing optimal cushioning & energy return

Under Armour

• Surface: Road. Differential: 10 mm. Heel/Toe: 22 mm/12 mm.Built for the low-mileage runner looking for a versatile, everyday shoe. Breathable mesh and synthetic upper materials. Laminate mid-foot cage provides structural support. Lace-up closure. Padded tongue and collar. Breathable fabric lining offers a great in-shoe feel. Removable textile footbed. Ortholite® sockliner provides excellent underfoot support, comfort, and moisture management.AmpliFoam™ midsole is engineered
• The ASICS® GEL-Contend® 5 running shoe has the lightweight durability and superior traction to take your running workout to the next level.
• Predecessor: GEL-Contend 4.
• Support Type: Neutral to underpronation.
• Cushioning: Lightweight, flexible response.

ASICS

• REARFOOT GEL TECHNOLOGY CUSHIONING SYSTEM: Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance.
• TRAIL SPECIFIC OUTSOLE: Reversed lugs provide uphill and downhill traction on all types of terrain.
• REMOVABLE SOCKLINER: A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.
• AHAR OUTSOLE: Acronym for ASICS High Abrasion Rubber. Placed in critical areas of the outsole for exceptional durability.

ASICS

• Rubber sole
• Rugged neutral runner in mesh with bright overlays
• GEL Cushioning System
• Removable foam sockliner accommodates orthotics
• Trail-specific outsole with multi-surface traction

ASICS

• Rearfoot GEL Cushioning System: Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance.
• Removable Sockliner: A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.
• Removable Sockliner: A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.
• Trail Specific Outsole: Reversed lugs provide uphill and downhill traction on all types of terrain.
• AHAR Outsole: Acronym for ASICS High Abrasion Rubber. Placed in critical areas of the outsole for exceptional durability.

ASICS