The Bounciest Running Shoe from Every Brand

We went brand by brand to find the shoes with the most bounce, and these are our Supwell-certified picks for the bounciest ride from each one. From Nike’s max-cushioned Vomero Premium to ASICS’ featherlight Metaspeed Ray, each brand has one shoe that takes bounce to the next level. Saucony stacks up the Endorphin Elite 2, New Balance comes with the SC Elite v5, and Hoka brings the max stack Skyward X—every pair built to give that extra pop off the ground. Whether it’s PEBA, ATPU, or dual layered, these are the shoes that we crown as the bounciest.

Nike Vomero Premium

The Vomero Premium is the newest max stack cruiser to hit the market and it delivers an incredibly unique, fun, and bouncy ride. It is by far the heaviest shoe on our list, but the huge stack of ZoomX foam coupled with the two Air Zoom units make it feel like you are running on an anti-gravity treadmill.

Weight: 12.3oz / 349 grams

Foam: ZoomX (Undisclosed foam)

Stack: 55mm heel, 10mm drop

Fit: True to size

Additional Midsole Components: Large Air Zoom units in heel and forefoot

Max Cushion

Nike Vomero Premium

Super max stack shoe designed for comfort and bounce

Price

$220

Plated?

No

Foam

Undisclosed

Weight (oz)

12.3

Drop (mm)

10

Support

Neutral

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ASICS Metaspeed Ray

The Metaspeed Ray is the lightest marathon race shoe ever to hit the market. At 130 grams in a Men's sample size 9, it weighs about the same as the Nike Streakfly 2. ASICS' new FF Leap foam is incredibly bouncy and responsive, making it one of the most exciting race shoes we've tested this year.

Weight: 4.6oz / 130 grams

Foam: FF Leap (ATPU)

Stack: 43mm heel, 5mm drop

Fit: True to size

Additional Midsole Components: Teardrop-shaped mid-foot carbon plate

Race Day

ASICS Metaspeed Ray

Very lightweight marathon shoe built for speed

Price

$300

Plated?

Yes

Foam

ATPU

Weight (oz)

4.6

Drop (mm)

5

Support

Neutral

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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

We have to give it to Saucony for creating one of the most fun and exciting new race foams to hit the market this year. Unfortunately in this application, it is too squishy and unstable to be a top-tier race shoe, but it definitely delivers a fun and bouncy experience and can be a nice change of pace for long runs.

Weight: 7.0oz / 198 grams

Foam: Incredirun (Supercritical TPEE)

Stack: 39mm heel, 6mm drop

Fit: Snug

Additional Midsole Components: Full carbon plate

Race Day

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

Marathon racing shoe with soft and bouncy ride

Price

$275

Plated?

Yes

Foam

Supercritical TPEE

Weight (oz)

7.0

Drop (mm)

6

Support

Neutral

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Puma MagMax

The MagMax is a hobby jogger favorite for tackling recovery miles. The foam is very protective and bouncy, especially for bigger runners or those putting down a lot of force.

Weight: 10.3oz / 292 grams

Foam: Nitrofoam (Undisclosed blend)

Stack: 47mm heel, 8mm drop

Fit: Snug

Additional Midsole Components: None

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New Balance SC Elite v5

The SC Elite v5 has quickly become one of our favorite marathon training shoes. It is a great choice for runners across a variety of paces, experience, and stability needs. It is lightweight, fast, and very comfortable for a race day shoe. We also enjoy it for long runs.

Weight: 7.3oz / 207 grams

Foam: Fuelcell (PEBA)

Stack: 40mm heel, 8mm drop

Fit: True to size

Additional Midsole Components: Full carbon plate

Race Day

New Balance SC Elite v5

Marathon race shoe designed for speed and comfort

Price

$250

Plated?

Yes

Foam

PEBA

Weight (oz)

7.3

Drop (mm)

8

Support

Neutral

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Hoka Skyward X

The Skyward X was one of the first max cushion daily trainers to hit the market. The fun, bouncy ride provided a new experience for runners looking for a long run shoe that could eat up the miles and provide great protection. There is no bottoming out in this shoe.

Weight: 10.8oz / 306 grams

Foam: Unbranded PEBA & EVA

Stack: 49mm heel, 5mm drop

Fit: True to size

Additional Midsole Components: Full carbon plate

Brooks Hyperion Elite 5

The Hyperion Elite 5 doesn't have one of the newest foams, but it still delivers a bouncy yet stable ride and it is definitely a contender in the marathon race day market.

Weight: 7.0oz / 198 grams

Foam: DNA Gold (PEBA)

Stack: 40mm heel, 8mm drop

Fit: True to size

Additional Midsole Components: Full carbon plate

Race Day

Brooks Hyperion Elite 5

Race shoe designed for speed and comfort

Price

$275

Plated?

Yes

Foam

PEBA

Weight (oz)

7.0

Drop (mm)

8

Support

Neutral

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On Cloudboom Strike or Cloudboom Strike LS

The Cloudboom Strike is unique in that it has a drop-in insole that sits on top of the carbon fiber plate. It is one of the softest race day shoes that is also surprisingly fast and provides an aggressive toe-off while still being very comfortable.

Weight: 7.5oz / 213 grams

Foam: Helion HF (PEBA)

Stack: 40mm heel, 8mm drop

Fit: True to Size

Additional Midsole Components: Full carbon plate

Race Day

On Cloudboom Strike LS

Marathon race shoe with a one-piece upper that is sprayed on during the manufacturing process

Price

$330

Plated?

Yes

Foam

PEBA

Weight (oz)

6.0

Drop (mm)

4

Support

Neutral

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Adidas Adios Pro 4

At first the Adios Pro 4 seemed a bit too soft and unstable in the heel, but we have grown to appreciate it as a fast marathon training race day shoe that has a comfortable, dialed-in upper. A lot of Hobby Joggers also really enjoy it as a comfortable, lightweight long run shoe.

Weight: 7.1oz / 201 grams

Foam: Lightstrike Pro (Supercritical TPEE)

Stack: 39mm heel, 6mm drop

Fit: Snug

Additional Midsole Components: Carbon fiber rods

Race Day

Adidas Adios Pro 4

Marathon race shoe with soft ride

Price

$250

Plated?

Yes

Foam

Supercritical TPEE

Weight (oz)

7.1

Drop (mm)

6

Support

Neutral

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3

While this shoe looks like it might be a gimmick, we can assure you that it is not. While it is not the most stable race shoe, especially if you are a heel striker), the foam is bouncy and fun and is a true race day contender.

Weight: 7.7oz / 218 grams

Foam: Enerzy XP (Supercritical PEBA)

Stack: 61mm heel, 4mm drop

Fit: True to Size

Additional Midsole Components: Full carbon plate

Race Day

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Beta

Marathon race shoe with tallest stack of foam on the market

Price

$250

Plated?

Yes

Foam

Supercritical PEBA

Weight (oz)

7.7

Drop (mm)

4

Support

Neutral

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Salomon Aero Glide 3

The Aero Glide 3 has been affectionately nicknamed the Aero Goat 3 in the Supwell community for its bouncy, protective midsole foam, smooth rocker geometry, light weight, and ability to handle high mileage training with ease and comfort.

Weight: 9.4oz / 266 grams

Foam: Energy Evo (Beaded TPU)

Stack: 43mm heel, 8mm drop

Fit: Roomy

Additional Midsole Components: None

Daily Trainer

Salomon Aero Glide 3

Bouncy and comfortable daily trainer with good protection and durability

Price

$160

Plated?

No

Foam

Beaded TPU

Weight (oz)

8.8

Drop (mm)

8

Support

Neutral

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Supwell Shoe Matcher

Whether you're looking for a reliable easy run shoe, pampering comfort on recovery days, a long-run cruiser, or a race day weapon, check out our Shoe Matcher tool to get matched. We've done the extensive testing, so you don't have to.