After some extensive research and testing, we bring you our top 10 list for the best sneakers money can get you this year! To answer the question which sneaker reigns supreme over all the others when it comes to style and comfort

The sneakers are going to be judged on the bases of: comfort, stability, fitting, cushioning and value for money. Now we bring you the list of the best sneakers you can get your hands on:

 

Hoka Clifton 8

Pros:

• Lightweight
• Resilient
• Firm cushioning – APMA approve

Cons:

• Discomfort around heel tab

These are ideal for those who want a firm fitting shoe that softly wraps around their feet, making it quite ideal for running or walking.

Moreover it’s the best pick for women so far due to its design and added comfort, its arch support insole makes it best for jogging and on the treadmill along with its responsive underfoot padding giving the wearer a spring like push on each step.

Flaws:

Although it’s quite comfortable and soft on the foot, the heel tab can be a bit irritating as it’s quite taller than your average sneaker

 

 

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22

Pros:

• APMA Approved
• Comfy toe space
• ideal for flat feet

Cons:

• Causes blisters to appear on prolonged use

Amazing for the feet and knees support and stability, especially if you suffer from plantar fasciitis/ Flat feet. This has been the go to choose from most men for its stability and style.

It wraps around the feet quite well with its soft midsole and ample toe space, providing nice support and balance to the feet along with this, it’s ideal for running with its soft padding that is quite responsive during running by providing a spring like reaction to each step you take

Flaws:

The lining from within can cause friction and result in blisters on longer runs, so do look out for that when wearing these shoes

 

 

Ryka Women’s Devotion Plus 4 Walking Shoe

Pros:

• High traction
• Elastic midsole – Light on the feet

Cons:

• Lacks stability

One of the go to choices for women that have an interest in jogging or walking, the flexible midsole and strong traction makes it ideal for these things. The flexible midsole makes it easy and comfy on the foot by supporting your sole with each step you take, giving you that firm traction like its keeping in contact with your foot with every move.

Flaws:

Due to the midsole being too flexible and soft, the shoe really seems to struggle with stability due it lacking firmness, making it quite unideal for any rough terrains.

 

 

Nike Women’s Pegasus 39

Pros:

• Strong Traction – Comfy Cushioning

Cons:

• Not Flat foot friendly
• Not Achilles tendonitis friendly
• lacks the spring like responsiveness at each step

Quite ideal for runners with a wide shaped feet moreover it provides ample toe space and allows for air flow to pass to keep the toes cool, making this the right choice for longer runs.

This is also a sneaker you would want to consider if you fancy a jog or a run at night as it comes with a reflective design and the textured outsole provides for a good grip and traction for you runs. The extra padding makes it quite soft on the foot, by trading off the usual spring like responsiveness

Flaws:

This is not the one for you if you have flat foot or suffer from Achilles tendonitis more over it also lacks the spring like responsiveness that usually most of the sneakers have

 

 

Asics Gel-Excite 9

Pros:

• Light on the feet
• Best for those that take their runs casual
• Budget friendly

Cons:

• Lack of stability

If you are someone that just wants to run casually or just getting into it to see how it goes, this is the shoe for you! Its design is best suited for neutral arches and it’s also quite budget friendly, so there won’t be a need for you to break your bank account just to get your hands on some quality shoes for a sport you just want to take casually.

This sneaker is known for its comfort and lightness, it’s as if you aren’t even wearing them!

Flaws:

Its seems not provide good enough stability for those that under or over pronate when they walk or run

 

 

Hoka Women’s Bondi 8

Pros:

• APMA Approved
• Aerated mesh upper
• Shock absorbent

Cons:

• Expensive than others
• Lacks spring-like responsiveness on each step

This the best shoe for those that have a flat foot and suffer from arthritis on the big toe, thanks to its soft cushiony thick midsole. Moreover, the extra padding that comes to wards the heel provides ample protection from blistering

The selling point of this sneaker is the shock absorption well that comes by design, making it one of the most stable shoe out there for those having a flat foot

The mesh upper also keeps the foot nice and cool by allowing good air flow on each step

Flaws:

The thick, soft cushioning makes it lack in responsiveness, that usually other sneakers might have, moreover the design and materials used choices has bumped up its price, making it quite pricy

 

 

ASICS Women’s GT-2000 10 Running Shoes

Pros:

• Ideal for beginners
• Friendly towards over pronators
• Airflow knit upper

Cons:

• Airflow is not the as good as others

If you tend to over pronate while walking or running or just have flat feet then this is the shoe for you, the design is made to correct and accommodate for an inward arch and allow for proper range of motion on each step

The midsole is a combination of foam and gel, giving it that comfortable, flexible property along with shock absorbance, accommodating for an off angle and off stance of the wearer, resulting in a stable fit. It also comes with a nice airflow design that made it comfortable for longer runs and jogs

Flaws:

The airflow isn’t that good as what other might be able to provide, simply due to the fact it doesn’t utilize a mesh into its design

 

 

On Running Cloud X

Pros:

• Lightweight
• Comfy and secure fit – Midsole has molded pads

Cons:

• Lacks the spring like responsiveness on each step
• Molded pads may come across as uncomfortable

With these on you might as well think you are walking on feathers! That how light they feel, moreover despite being so light it provides top notch stability, support and comfort.

Most of its lightweight property comes from the fact it uses molded foam as a part of its mid-section, giving it a durable and light design along with shock absorbance

Flaws:

Due to the molded foam being used, its shock absorbance makes it unresponsive that the other sneakers might usually have, more over the molded foam might take some time for getting used to as its quite uncomfortable to walk on at first

 

 

Reebok Nano X2 Training Shoes

Pros:

• Great traction
• Strong heel protection – Good shock absorption

Cons:

• Short laces makes the shoe prone to untying

An ideal choice when it comes to picking a shoe that’s an all-rounder, making it a good pick if you’re into casual running or just someone that likes to hit the gym

With its heel support it makes it’s a good shoe for knee, ankle and heel stability, making it versatile pick for many, and the cushioning and ample toe space makes it appealing for those who practice plyometric   The heel support also seems to offer good lower back support for those that are power lifters.

Flaws:

Because it had a small lace length, it made it quite easy for the laces to untie and open quite frequently

 

 

 New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4

Pros:

• Thick and firm padding
• Removable insole

Cons:

• May feel heavy to wear

This can easily come under the classification of orthotics from the stability it provides

This shoe takes comfort to the max by having a 1.5 inch of noting but foam padding making it insanely comfy and soft on the feet

Due to the padding being so thick, it provides the best responsiveness you can find on the market, moreover if you want to add your own arch support, the sole can be removed easily making it versatile for your feet.

Flaws:

The sheer thickness of the foam can make quite bulky and heavy for some individuals that aren’t use to having such wright on their feet