Best Cushioned Running Shoes – Hoka Clifton 9 and the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v12

Hoka Clifton 9 and the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v12 are both great options for cushioned road running shoes. Photo: iRunFar/Eszter Horanyi

By on June 13, 2023 | Comments

Best Cushioned Running Shoes - Hoka Clifton 9 and the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v12

Eszter Horanyi

Eszter Horanyi identifies as a Runner Under Duress, in that she’ll run if it gets her deep into the mountains or canyons faster than walking would, but she’ll most likely complain about it. A retired long-distance bike racer, she turned to running around 2014 and has a bad habit of saying yes to terribly awesome/awesomely terrible ideas on foot. The longer and more absurd the mission, the better. This running philosophy has led to an unsupported FKT on Nolan’s 14 and many long and wonderful days out in the mountains with friends.