Comfortable Sneakers Of 2017
The sneaker world is full of competition. There are so many brands that
have so many product lines it can be very confusing to a new consumer.
Thus I wanted to create a top 10 list of the most comfortable sneakers
currently on the market in my opinion. This is strictly from a causal
perspective, walking, sitting, every day to work sneakers. Lets dive
in.
Nike RosheRun
The Nike RosheRun has been a fan favorite for a couple years now based on the relaxed comfort lifestyle fit. They literally feel like you are not wearing any shoes. These also changed the game for me when I tried to wear these without socks. Yes you can do that with these and they are very comfy! They are not the most stylish sneakers in my eyes but as soon as you try them on you will understand why so many people favor this model.
Asics Gel Lyte V
The Asics Gel Lyte V is a model that I am new to, but it has a long standing history of being a comfortable model. The Asics Gel Lyte III should be honorable mention as well because I hear nothing but great things about that as well. What sold me on the GLV is the instant comfort from the Gel Lyte heel cushioning, it absorbed the shock of each step I took. If you haven’t tried a pair on, I suggest you do.
Saucony Grid 9000
The Saucony Grid 9000 popped up on my radar with this colorway, the Dirty Martini colorway from Ubiq x Saucony Originals. The EVA midsole matched with the GRID system is a great combo and these shocked me how comfortable they were considering the retro aspect.
Nike Kobe 9
You don’t see basketball sneakers on the list of ‘most comfortable sneakers” usually, but I think the exception comes with the Kobe line. The Kobe 9 is a very comfortable sneaker with a line of sneakers that vary in price and options. Kobe 9 EM, Kobe 9 Mid EXT, Kobe 9 Flyknit, Kobe 9 Elite, you get the picture. What all of these have in common is a drop in Lunarlon mid-sole that provides excellent cushioning.
Nike Flyknit Lunar 3
These gems are light and comfortable, and provide a nice evolution to the previous Flyknit Lunar series. An honorable mention here would be the Nike Lunarglide 6 since that shoe has a very similar Lunarlon cushioning system. Lunarlon has provided insane amounts of comfort since it came out at least 6 years ago. The pairing with the breathable and surprisingly durable flyknit material is a match made in comfort heaven.
Nike Air Max 2015
5 words: Full Length Max Air Unit. This pretty much sums up why these are awesome. Thought the Nike Air “Gimmick” was dead huh? Wrong. While I have heard from hardcore runners that the Air Max line is now the one they prefer, I can say that from a casual perspective the Air is amazing in these. Try the Nike Air Max Flyknit for an even more comfortable experience as it is paired with the flyknit material.
Adidas Ultra Boost
These are the flagship adidas Boost model, the Ultra Boost. Plain and simple, if the list was for comfort AND performance, these would be number 1. Some people may place these as number 1 just due to the comfort due to the amazing, no wait, AMAZING comfort, however there are a few reasons I had to hold back. The main reason for me is the snug-ness from the sock liner, having no ability to really loosen this took away from the comfort a bit for me. On the flip side the Primeknit was much better than I expected. The freedom of the forefoot is very nice. While I can’t speak to the durability of this compared to the Nike Flyknit, the PrimeKnit is much softer and more breathable by comparison to Nike. Yes, you heard me correct. These are a must try.
Nike Lunar Flyknit Chukka
The Nike Lunar Flyknit Chukka has been historically the most comfortable sneaker I owned. It is extremely lightweight, with extreme comfort and cushioning. The flyknit is also a great and these were my go to summer sneaker with no socks. If you liked the RosheRun, I recommended this model to everyone because it was like an enhanced version of that. The only downside to these is the Nike + dongle spot under the cushioning, this eventually started squeaking with every step I took so I had to retire 1 of my pairs. These are a must try however, and I recommend the Lunarlon version, not the Free version in my opinion.
Adidas Pure Boost
Where do I begin with this sneaker. Taking your first steps in the
adidas Pure Boost is like experiencing walking on pillowing clouds of
heaven on earth. The Boost cushioning is the best it can get. While you
may not like the look of the model or cushion system, I dare you to try
them on and see for yourself. These have the freedom of your toes in
the toebox similar to the RosheRun, but the cushioning of the boost.
The design of the upper is simple, but elegant. The only complaint I
had is the cut of the tongue and back collar area were not comfortable
without socks as they would rub into your ankles. These are truely a
game change for the casual sneaker lover, if you haven’t tried them out
yet, you are behind the curve.
Adidas Pure Boost 2
And while it seems like a monopoly at the top 3/4 spots of my list, I do this because it is truly how I feel. I used to be a Nike elitist, for over 18 years only buying Nike /
Jordan products. However in the last few years I have mixed it up and a
huge contributor to that is because of the adidas Pure Boost model. So
why do they take up the #1 and #2 spot of this list? The 2.0 version
had important improvements that made the PB1 and PB2 slightly different.
The improvements of the Pure Boost 2 were small, but after a couple
days of wear it is safe to say these are my most comfortable sneakers I
own out of over 400 pairs. The back collar and thin tongue that rubbed
against my ankles from the Pure Boost 1 was corrected in the Pure Boost
2! Also the small plastic toe guard was removed.
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Well one of the most comfortable sneaker that is not in the list is the Nike VaporMax
Awesome sneaker, just love the technology behind this beautiful kick.
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