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Shoe Reviews - Neutral

Adidas Supernova Cushion

Category Neutral Heel Fit Narrow
Suggested Retail $85.95 Toe Box Depth Deep
Width Narrow Arch Height Medium
Cushion
75
Control
12
What Adidas says: Ideal everyday running shoe for the person who values a plush, soft ride.  The Supernova Cushion is for runners seeking the protection of full-length cushioning in a dynamic, resilient training shoe.

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Adidas Boston

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $85.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Medium Arch Height High
Cushion
70
Control
9
What Adidas says:  

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Asics Cumulus

Category Neutral Heel Fit Narrow
Suggested Retail $79.99 Toe Box Depth Deep
Width Medium Arch Height Medium
Cushion
73
Control
12
What Asics says:   For runners with a neutral gait, searching for a shoe with flexibility and cushioning. DuraSponge padding in the forefoot makes for a flexible toe-off. Forefoot and rearfoot GEL Cushioning Systems provide the cushioning, while a wide midsole centers the foot, and width sizing provides the perfect fit.

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Asics DS Racer

Category Neutral Heel Fit Narrow
Suggested Retail $85.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Medium Arch Height High
Cushion
62
Control
5
What Asics says:   For the elite runner in all of us, this featherweight racing flat features a mesh upper for lightweight breathability. The unique forefoot DuoSole provides enhanced forefoot flexibility and traction.

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Asics Nimbus

Category Neutral Heel Fit Narrow
Suggested Retail $109.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Narrow Arch Height High
Cushion
89
Control
29
What Asics says:   This sleek cushioned trainer offers the ultimate cushioned ride for mild overpronators to underpronators.  Features ASICS proprietary Impact Guidance System to enhance the foot’s natural gait. Maximum fore and rearfoot shock attenuation in all planes of motion

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Brooks Burn

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $79.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Medium Arch Height High
Cushion
75
Control
8
What Brooks says:   The Burn combines outstanding cushioning and responsiveness with added midfoot support.

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Brooks Dyad

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $89.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Medium Arch Height Medium
Cushion
78
Control
15
What Brooks says:   The new Dyad is a real breakthrough in the cushioning category. it's a true, lightweight, stable training shoe that's built on our Linear platform.

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Brooks Glycerin

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $99.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Medium Arch Height Medium-High
Cushion
82
Control
12
What Brooks says:   A combination of HydroFlow and Substance 257, along with dynamic Cush-Pod midsole provides an explosion of cushioning, stride after stride.

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Mizuno Wave Creation

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $119.99 Toe Box Depth Medium-Deep
Width Medium Arch Height High
Cushion
84
Control
20
What Mizuno says:   Engineered for the runner with medium to high arches that are rigid or slightly flexible who requires maximum cushioning to give protection from the impact forces of running.

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Mizuno Wave Precision

Category Cushioning Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $84.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Narrow-Medium Arch Height High
Cushion
68
Control
14
What Mizuno says:   Designed for the competitive runner who has high, rigid arches and seeks the best in cushioning to improve the quality of each workout.   Parallel Wave made of translucent rubber allows for optimal cushioning for a runner with a neutral gait cycle and high-arched, rigid feet.

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Mizuno Wave Rider

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $89.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Medium Arch Height High
Cushion
78
Control
13
What Mizuno says:  Created for the runner who has a neutral gait cycle and demands the best blend of cushioning and stability that gives a "feel the road" sensation.

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New Balance 753

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $79.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Narrow-Medium Arch Height Medium
Cushion
71
Control
10
What New Balance says:   A neutral trainer with heel and forefoot ABZORB developed for the mild to high mileage runner seeking a soft, cushioned ride.

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New Balance 1023

Category Cushioning Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $99.99 Toe Box Depth Medium-Deep
Width Wide Arch Height Medium
Cushion
79
Control
28
What New Balance says:   A highly responsive trainer designed to provide neutral runners with the ultimate in cushioning and stability.

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Nike Air Pegasus

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $79.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Narrow-Medium Arch Height Medium
Cushion
73
Control
10
What Nike says:   Our most popular running shoe continues to provide the ultimate platform for your neutral stride. A one-piece, full-length, heel-to-toe NIKE Air-Sole unit brings stable, lightweight cushioning to your training regimen.

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Nike Air Pegasus Racer

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $84.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Narrow-Medium Arch Height Medium
Cushion
58
Control
8
What Nike says:   Nike's famous Pegasus shoe family now features a racing flat perfect for 5K to Marathon distances. This Air Pegasus Racer offers

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Nike Air Zoom Elite

 

Category Neutral Heel Fit Narrow
Suggested Retail $89.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Narrow-Medium Arch Height Medium
Cushion
69
Control
32
What Nike says:   Lightweight, Supportive Performance. Favorites of the high-mileage performance runner needing stability, who has a small to medium frame and medium to low arches. Responsive cushioning thanks to the full-length Zoom Air unit. Durable carbon-rubber heel.

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Pearl Izumi Float

Category Cushioing Heel Fit Narrow-Medium
Suggested Retail $94.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Medium Arch Height Medium-High
Cushion
81
Control
32
What Pearl Izumi  says:   The Float is the cushioned shoe component of our SP05 SyncroFrame series. This is the shoe for the neutral runner that wants a smooth, fast, efficient, stable ride. Virtually seamless upper provides superior comfort by removing all points of irritation.  The Syncro C Frame midsole cushions and guides the foot through the footstrike motion efficiently.

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Saucony Fastwitch

Category Racing Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $84.99 Toe Box Depth Medium
Width Medium Arch Height Medium
Cushion
38
Control
6
What Saucony  says:   Geared towards efficient runners who perform shorter faster-paced races. The Fastwitch Speed strives for minimal weight while maximizing energy transfer properties.

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Sacony Trigon (Light)

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $89.99 Toe Box Depth Deep
Width Wide Arch Height Medium
Cushion
73
Control
11
What Saucony says:  A neutral trainer developed with Custom Ride Management and available in three cushioning options, depending on the runner's body size and cushioning preference.

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Saucony Triumph

Category Neutral Heel Fit Medium
Suggested Retail $109.99 Toe Box Depth Deep
Width Wide Arch Height Medium
Cushion
78
Control
14
What Saucony says:  A responsive cushioning shoe.  Favorite of the high mileage runner who might need a little extra cushioning.  A soft, flexible ride.

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