When shopping for women running shoes, there are various variables to consider, including comfort, support, cushioning, stability, and the type of running you intend to undertake.
Lighter shoes are typically preferable for faster running, whereas heavier shoes are ideal for lengthy runs or runners that require more stability.
Try on several shoes, evaluate your running style and any specific foot concerns, and, if possible, seek advice from professionals at a dedicated running store. In addition, update your running shoes regularly to provide ideal support and performance.
Lululemon Blissfeel 2
Price: $128 Lulu Lemon Shop
About The Product
- Color: Dark Red/Flare/Metallic Gold
- Weight: 276g (9.7oz) in a US Women’s Size 8
- Heel drop: 9.5mm
- Soft-and-springy cushioning bounces you right back
- Seamless upper delivers support and breathability where you need it, with flexibility where you want it
- 30-day trial: Put your shoes to the test. Unsatisfied? Return them for a full refund
The Lululemon Blissfeel 2 is a comfortable and stylish running shoe that's well-suited for shorter runs, recovery miles, and everyday wear. However, it may not be the best choice for serious runners or those looking for a lot of energy return.
Ghost Max
Price: $150 at Brooks Running and $139.99 - $149.95 at Amazon
About The Product
- Designed for: Road
- Midsole drop: 6mm
- Weight: 9.0oz / 255.1g
- Protective cushioning
- Stable ride
- Effortless transitions
These running shoes for ladies are for forerunners and walkers alike who want a maximized cushion, and a maximized protective ride with effortless, smooth heel-toe transitions and secure, stable landings.
Saucony Endorphin Elite
Price: $274.95 at Zappos
About The Product
- Textile and synthetic upper
- Breathable textile lining and insole
- Lace-up closure
- Pull the tab on the back
- Exclusive carbon plate and a slotted toe design for more adaptive flex
- Raised round-toe silhouette
- Synthetic outsole
- Imported
- Weight: 7 oz
Run your next marathon or field race by wearing the turbocharged Saucony® Endorphin Elite sneakers offering high performance.
ForeverRUN NITRO™ Women's Running Shoes
Price: $150.00 at PUMA
About The Product
- Engineered mesh upper
- Asymmetrical heel counter
- Flared rubber outsole
- Cushioning level: Medium
- Heel-to-toe drop: 10mm
- Best for: Overpronators
- Runner type: Frequent
The ForeverRUN NITRO offers runners the comfort of a complete NITROFOAM midsole while maintaining stability.
These running shoes for girls have a newly developed NITROFOAM midsole with two densities (softer core and harder rim) and an asymmetrical heel counter to keep the foot in place during every step.
Altra Via Olympus 2
Price: $164.95 at Zappos.com and Amazon
About The Product
- Weight: 9.6 oz / 272 g
- Midsole: Altra EGO™ MAX
- Outsole: Rubber
- Cushion: High
- Stay active in comfort with the Altra® Via Olympus 2 sneakers
- Mesh upper
- Logo design on tongue, quarter, and near silhouette
- Lace-up closure
- Round-toe silhouette
- Textile lining and insole
- EVA foam midsole
- Synthetic outsole
- Imported
The Altra Via Olympus 2 is an excellent choice for runners who prioritize comfort, stability, and long-distance performance.
Hyperion Max
Price: $170 at Brooks Running and $169.95 at Amazon
About The Product
- Designed for Road
- Midsole drop: 8mm
- Weight: 6.7oz / 189.9g
- Stack height (heel/toe): 26 mm/ 18 mm
- Category: Neutral
Reach your racing potential by training in the Hyperion Max women's running shoe. Offering speedy heel-to-toe transitions and plenty of ultralight cushioning to help absorb impact, you’re ready for another hard session sooner.
MTN RACER 3
Price: $149.95 at Amazon and $150.00 at Topo Athletic
About The Product
- Care instructions: Machine Wash
- Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
- Sole material: Rubber
- Outer material: Mesh
- Ensure Breathability and Comfort
- 5MM DROP
Topo Athletic Men's MTN Racer 3 is a performance-tuned trail runner and racer built for long and fast runs on technical terrain. Trail running shoes feature a mesh upper which offers a breathable and durable fit.
The midsole features our new ZipFoam formula for a softer and lighter underfoot experience with even more response.
Altra Lone Peak 7
Price: $104.95 at Amazon and $120.00 at Altra Running
About The Product
- Care instructions: Machine Wash
- Sole material: Rubber
- Outer Material: Synthetic
- Closure type: Lace-Up
- Weight: 9.2 oz / 261 g
- Midsole: Altra EGO™
- Outsole: MaxTrac™
- Cushion: Moderate
- Stack Height: 25 mm
- Drop: 0 mm
- Upper: Quick-Dry Air Mesh
One of the best-selling trail shoes now features a seamless, stitch-free top that is both lightweight and durable. Maintain your agility and confidence on any terrain thanks to the streamlined design.
Hoka Mafate Speed 4
Price: $184.95 at Zappos
About The Product
- Best for trail running, race
- Single-layer woven jacquard mesh upper
- PROFLY™+ midsole
- Resilient foam design
- Dynamic tongue and vamp
- Lace-up closure
- Lay-flat gusseted tongue construction
- Bolstered heel collar construction
- Rubber toe cap for added protection
- Vibram Megagrip with Litebase outsole construction and 5 mm traction lugs
- Imported
- Product measurements were taken using size 8.5, width B - Medium
Cushioning that responds to rough terrain. The Mafate Speed 4 is the epitome of tricky trail performance, distilling what we've seen in the EVO Mafate and Mafate Speed.
Adizero Boston 12 Shoes
Price: $160 at Adidas
About The Product
- Midsole drop: 7 mm (Heel: 38 mm / Forefoot: 31 mm)
- Continental™ Rubber outsole
- Contains at least 20% recycled content
- Product code: IF1910
- Regular fit
- Lace closure
- Mesh upper
- Textile lining
- Lightstrike Pro cushioning
- Weight: 7.7 ounces (size 7)
The Adidas Adizero Boston 12 is a versatile and comfortable trainer that can handle a variety of workouts, from easy runs to tempo runs and even marathons. It's not the lightest or fastest shoe on the market, but it makes up for it with its smooth ride, supportive upper, and durable construction.
Ultraboost Light Running Shoes
Price: $190 at Adidas
About The Product
- Midsole drop: 10 mm (heel: 29 mm/forefoot: 19 mm)
- Continental™ Better Rubber outsole
- Imported
- Product color: Crystal Jade / Cloud White / Green Spark
- Weight: 9.2 ounces (size 7)
- Regular fit
- Lace closure
- Adidas PRIMEKNIT+ textile upper
- Textile lining
- Linear Energy Push system
- Light BOOST
This fabric is manufactured with a yarn that contains 50% recycled polyester and 50% Parley Ocean Plastic, which is plastic garbage that we intercepted from remote islands, beaches, coastal villages, and shorelines to keep it from polluting our seas.
Cloud 5 Running Shoe
Price: $139.99 at Nordstrom and On Running
About The Product
- Cushioning: absorbs impact and distributes weight for consistent, buoyant comfort under each step
- Energy return: transforms every heel strike into responsive, explosive forward movement
- Slip-on style with knotted elastic lacing
- Removable, cushioned insole allows for custom orthotics
- Antimicrobial fabric engineered to inhibit the growth of odor-causing germs
- Zero-Gravity foam gives every stride a soft, cushioned landing
- CloudTec sole provides a smooth ride that moves naturally with each stride
- Recycled polyester upper/textile lining/rubber sole
- Imported
Runner-tech performance meets all-day comfort in an everyday running shoe made with recycled materials that go the distance and leave smaller footprints.
Cloudswift 3 Running Shoe
Price: $111.99 – $159.99 at Nordstrom
About The Product
- Cushioning: absorbs impact and distributes weight for consistent, buoyant comfort under each step
- Energy return: transforms every heel strike into responsive, explosive forward movement
- Pull-on sock upper with external lacing cage
- Removable, cushioned insole allows for custom orthotics
- CloudTec sole provides a smooth ride that moves naturally with each stride
- Textile and synthetic upper and lining/rubber and synthetic sole
- Imported
The stretchy sock features 3D heel padding that holds your foot in place as you move. Zonal knitting dynamically embraces a wide array of foot shapes.
Nike InfinityRN 4
Price: $136.97 at Nike
About The Product
- Weight 12.4 oz. (353 g) for a US M10, 9.9 oz. (281 g) for a US W8
- Stack Height/Drop. 39 mm in the heel, 30 mm in the forefoot (9 mm drop)
- Best For: Easy, stable miles.
- Bouncy ReactX midsole
- Wider platform
- Updated Flyknit upper
With supportive cushioning built for a smooth run, the Nike InfinityRN 4 is a brand-new take on a familiar favorite.
These Nike running shoes for women are made from our all-new Nike ReactX foam, which gives you 13% more energy return compared with Nike React foam, to help you stay fresh and bouncy.
Bondi 8 Running Shoe
Price: $165.00 at Nordstrom and $158.29 at Amazon
About The Product
- Weight: 9.7 oz 275 grams
- Heel Stack: 42.5 mm
- Forefoot Stack: 38.5 mm
- Heel-toe offset: 4 mm
- Lightweight: puts cushioning and performance underfoot with an emphasis on streamlined comfort
- Lace-up style
- Removable OrthoLite® insole
- Textile upper and lining/rubber sole
- Imported
Built with soft and lightweight foam, this hard-working running shoe with a rear crash pad offers a balanced ride from heel strike to forefoot transition.
Nike Invincible 3
Price: $180 at Nike and $241.65 at Amazon
About The Product
- Weight: Men's: 10.6 oz (size 9) | Women's: 9.1 oz (size 8)
- Stack Height: 40 mm (Heel), 31 mm (Forefoot) | 9 mm Heel-Toe Offset
- Terrain: Road
- Stability: Neutral
- Sizing: True to size
- Sole material: Rubber
- Outer material: Rubber
- Closure type: Lace-Up
- Water resistance level: Not Water Resistant
With maximum cushioning to support every mile, the Invincible 3 gives you our highest level of comfort underfoot to help you stay on your feet today, tomorrow, and beyond. So, this can be one of the best running shoes for women 2024.
Adidas 4DFWD 3 W
Price: $224.99 at eBay and $200 at Adidas
About The Product
- Midsole drop: 10 mm (heel: 33 mm/forefoot: 23 mm)
- Continental™ Rubber outsole
- Contains a minimum of 20% recycled and renewable content
- 3D-printed 4D midsole
- Weight: 10.4 ounces (size 7)
- Regular fit
- Lace closure
- Adidas PRIMEKNIT textile upper
- Impact-absorbing structure
Take your runs to the next dimension in these Adidas running shoes for women. Named for their revolutionary 3D-printed midsole, these shoes absorb impact and propel you forward with each stride.
ZoomX Invincible Run 3 Running Shoe
Price: $144.00 – $180.00 at Nordstrom and $148.96 at Amazon
About The Product
- Energy return: transforms every heel strike into responsive, explosive forward movement
- Lace-up style
- Flyknit upper provides a snug, socklike fit that flexes with every movement
- Removable, cushioned insole allows for custom orthotics
- ZoomX foam sole delivers unparalleled responsiveness for record-breaking performance
- Synthetic and textile upper and lining/rubber sole
- Imported
Designed for responsive performance on any run, this lightweight running shoe sits on bouncy ZoomX foam that energizes every stride mile after mile.
PureBoost 23 Running Shoes
Price: $140 at Adidas and $126 at eBay
About The Product
- Weight: 9.3 ounces (size 7)
- Midsole drop: 10 mm (heel: 26 mm/forefoot: 16 mm)
- Stretchweb rubber outsole
- Upper contains a minimum of 50% recycled content
- Regular fit
- Lace closure
- Engineered mesh upper
- Cushioned, responsive feel
- Textile lining
- BOOST midsole
Built for everyday running, the Adidas Pureboost 23 female running shoes feature full-length BOOST for energy return and strategic cutouts along the rubber outsole that let the foam compress and expand as you move.
Duramo SL Running Shoes
Price: $70 at Adidas and $57.46 at Amazon
About The Product:
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Sole material: Rubber
- Weight: 8.7 ounces (size 7)
- Midsole drop: 10 mm (heel: 28 mm/forefoot: 18 mm)
- Adiwear outsole
- Upper contains a minimum of 50% recycled content
- Regular fit
- Lace closure
- Monomesh upper
- Lightweight, stable feel
- Textile lining
- LIGHT MOTION cushioning
Made with a series of recycled materials, this upper features at least 50% recycled content. This product represents just one of our solutions to help end plastic waste and could be the best running shoes for flat feet women.
