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Highest stack running shoes

Models with the thickest midsole under the heel — usually the most cushioned.

Highest stack running shoes
RankShoeHeel stack
1Puma FAST-RB NITRO EliteRoad · Racing shoes 58 mm
2Nike Vomero PremiumRoad · Max cushion shoes 55 mm
3adidas Adizero Prime X 2 StrungRoad · Racing shoes 50 mm
3adidas ADIZERO Prime X EVORoad · Racing shoes 50 mm
5HOKA Mafate XTrail · Trail running shoes 49 mm
6HOKA Cielo X1 2.0Road · Racing shoes 48 mm
6HOKA Skyward XRoad · Max cushion shoes 48 mm
8ASICS Superblast 3Road · Max cushion shoes 46.5 mm
9ASICS MegablastRoad · Tempo & uptempo shoes 46 mm
9ASICS SonicblastRoad · Tempo & uptempo shoes 46 mm
9Brooks Hyperion Max 3Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes 46 mm
9Nike Vomero 18Road · Max cushion shoes 46 mm
9Puma MagMax NITRO 2Road · Max cushion shoes 46 mm
9Puma MagMax NITRORoad · Max cushion shoes 46 mm
15HOKA Skyward X 2Road · Max cushion shoes 45.8 mm
16ASICS SuperblastRoad · Max cushion shoes 45.5 mm
17adidas Hyperboost EdgeRoad · Max cushion shoes 45 mm
17ASICS Superblast 2Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes 45 mm
17Brooks Glycerin MAX 2Road · Max cushion shoes 45 mm
17Brooks Glycerin MaxRoad · Max cushion shoes 45 mm

Ranking updated Sep 28, 2026

Ranked from published specs, not a hands-on test. Ties share a rank.

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