Here are our top-of-the-range recommendations for underpronators and neutral runners:
1. ASICS Gel Nimbus 26
The new ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26 is specifically designed to provide maximum comfort and cushioning to help you feel like you’re landing on clouds. This upper material is made from a premium soft engineered knit which offers integrated support, increased breathability and an improved fit for extra comfort. There is 24% Bio Material in the midsole and it features full length FF Blast+ Eco Foam which is 20-30% more sustainable than the industry average foams.
Price: RRP £180
Weight: 290g
Drop: 8mm
Features: Incredible comfort and cushioning, Flytefoam Blast Plus midsole for lightweight impact absorption and a responsive energy return., PureGEL for soft and bouncy shock absorption.
2. Brooks Glycerin 21
If you’re looking for supreme softness and ultimate comfort, the neutral Brooks Glycerin 21 running shoe provides an ultra plush ride thanks to even more soft, nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning than before, plus a new streamlined knit upper that delivers structure and breathability.
3. Saucony Triumph 22
Meet the Triumph 22. Unlimited comfort. Limitless movement. Saucony brings premium comfort – but the pace is yours to create. Featuring an upgraded flat-knit upper and PWRRUN+ cushioning for even more comfort as you build the best version of yourself.
Price: RRP £170
Weight: 279g
Drop: 10mm
Stack height: (Heel: 37mm / Forefoot: 27mm)
Features: PWRRUN+ cushioning with soft EVA foam in the midsole, Flat Knit Upper to keeps feet comfortable and cool and an updated fit that keeps you locked in.
4. Mizuno Wave Sky 7
Offering a higher level of “floating run experience” than their predecessors, the Wave Sky 7 feature Mizuno Enerzy Core for excellent cushioning and energy return, Mizuno Wave technology for great stability, and woven materials for a soft and smooth fit.
Price: RRP £160
Weight: 309g
Drop: 8mm
Stack height: Heel: 41mm / Forefoot: 33mm
Features: Lighter than the Wave Sky 6, with a stretchy, breathable and comfortable upper, Mizuno Enerzy Core for exceptional cushioning and energy return for comfortable strides and Mizuno Wave which enhances stability without sacrificing the cushioning.
5.ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 26
Experience a softer feel underfoot with the ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 26. It’s a neutral everyday style of shoes and is a versatile choice for various running workouts and distances. Working in tandem to further cushion your landing and ensure the impact is absorbed, the shoes have a 2mm increased stack height providing the most underfoot cushioning to date. The midsection of the Gel-Cumulus 25s also utilises an Ortholite X-30 sockliner, which provides you with soft step-in comfort.
Price: RRP £140
Weight: 266g
Drop: 8mm
Stack height: Heel: 37.5mm / Forefoot: 29.5mm
Features: FF Blast Plus for a more energised ride, PureGEL Technology which absorbs impact for soft landings and smooth transitions and AHAR LO and AHAR PLUS for durable grip and traction underfoot.
