Top 10 WORST Sneaker Cushion Technologies (Answered By 100 People)

[@heskicks]

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[@Rallo313]

The Vapormax has been the most comfortable shoe I’ve worn so far. It feels like having one of those standing soft mats under your feet all day for me, lol. I do feel it’s really just good for walking since there isn’t a lot of lateral support and if I tilt the shoe out, the gap in the outer front right does feel like it’s missing a bubble on that side.

[@EVsSuck777]

Vapormax are so uncomfortable for most, including myself. I returned mine that I bought on sale for $130 because they felt like I was wearing cleats. I bought the zoomX invincible run fk2 and they’re much much better although not very cool looking.

[@viktorlopez7792]

You have to break them in, once you do that they are really good

[@EVsSuck777]

@@viktorlopez7792 I wore mine for almost 2 months and they weren’t any more comfortable when broken in.

[@jpmcgraw2540]

They are super comfortable until you roll your ankle lmao

[@swagsoldier3974]

@@EVsSuck777 how do you turn shoes in that you had for 2 months ? 🤔

[@huntermatherne5485]

I’ve only owned worn Vapormaxes for the last like 3-4 years and I absolutely love them, they are super super comfortable and I feel stable with them. Vapormaxes are what I imagine race car tires to feel like on your feet.

[@i.b.mourad5696]

The Zigtech Basketball shoe that Reebok made with John wall was the first sneaker I remember getting excited over in 2011 lol I loved them in 7th grade

[@g4lines197]

Man 5th grade fire for me

[@g4lines197]

Think I had the high tops and 2 pies of low tops shits were more hype than Jordan’s in 5th grade

[@heskicks]

haha I was hoping to see a comment like this the memories are good

[@ElevatingInLife]

I had the 270s, the air heel was way too much, they needed more react to offset the amount of air in the heel. Unfortunately it was just too much and too crazy, felt like I was wearing heels if that's what they felt like lol. I feel like the looks were one of the best, but execution is what killed it for me along with an extremely narrow foot.

[@alexvaldez47]

Heels go much higher than the bubble

[@EverydayCazzie]

I actually liked the Springblade. The cushion is firm and responsive; but on sudden stops, of when you put all your weight in, it becomes squishy when needed. I find it very comparable to the alphabounce on a day to day wear. I initially wore it as a lifestyle shoe to the malls or when going out. Then I eventually started using them at the gym when they got older. they provided excellent stability, especially on leg days and when doing squats. Unfortunately, I only started using them towards the end and only got one of their last models, the ignite line. I wish I tried them sooner and they made more of those - My husband loves them too.

[@heskicks]

will be interesting to see if they bring them back in any form

[@notgray88]

I love the springblade too! I found a used pair for $60 and they are great. I wear them to work as beaters and they are very comfortable. The super ventilated material also means my feet don't get sweaty during long shifts.

[@aaronmontgomery2055]

the spring blades work. That's the thing they improve run times in comparison to other running shoes.

[@notgray88]

Springblade is so underrated. I hope they bring the technology back because it's getting very hard to find used pairs in good condition.

[@omer1996d2]

as somone who bought the previous version of 4d because I like the looks (4 d run 1.0) and last year's OG 4dfwd ( which has the same midsole as the 2.0s) as replacements,carbon's/adidas's new aproach to the 4d technology with the fwds is night and day in when comparing to old 4d.

[@chasen432]

2nd this.

[@heskicks]

totally agree!

[@ajajala5081]

@@heskicks exactly I had 4D 1.0 parley. it's like I was walking on tiny wood branches . Bought the 4dfwd crazy it has come such a long way

[@leehasselbeck453]

I'm the weird one who liked the old 4d too. It may be stiffer, but if I'm wearing the whole day I prefer 4d over boost because of the support. The soft midsole causes fatigue over time

[@Alphoric]

Ultra 4Ds are comfortable but nowhere near ultra boost level

[@Badmansband]

I love the Chuck type shoes. Because I'm an adidas guy I've had several pairs of the Nizza highs. They're a great no nonsense shoe. Wearing max cusion shoes all the time is like chasing the dragon. You lose all sensation of what makes a max cusion shoes so comfortable. You need to add a Chuck style shoe into your rotation on a frequent basis to allow that comfort hit again.

[@AyyLmaoZedong]

I used to wear Adidas Ultra Boost daily and my feet got tired pretty quick. It's almost as if the foam is too soft and it felt like my feet and calves were making tiny adjustments non-stop. Now I can wear Nike Blazers all day without having any problems.

[@Carltonwanks]

Chucks are lame, try walking 45 min's in them then you'll agree, they were so painful I went barefoot

[@Badmansband]

@@Carltonwanks yeah I wear my Nizza highs because they're so uncomfortable. And you missed the point but we'll done.

[@barrettstarr96]

Those zig zag shoes bring back flashbacks to when I was a kid everyone was wearing those and at the time my feet were too small and they didn't make them in my size, I was very angry. My father and I went to every store in town to try to find a pair at the time. This was when I knew I liked shoes, now I own a few pairs of yeezys, Jordans, and ultra boost. Out of the shoes I've had the most comfortable shoe have to be 350 V2s or the roshe runs by nike.

[@deedophayss9520]

Damn I remember having zigtecs .. I wouldn’t say it was comfortable but one of the lightest shoes I’ve worn forsure. I used the john wall ones to hoop in

[@karenk3458]

I prefer the vapormax over those 270s. Great vid keep them coming.

[@jakenshake1775]

What was the exact model of the Reeboks he was wearing at 5:06?

[@enrique8292]

I had the Reebok Zigslash 2 John Walls. I loved how it felt when sprinting in straight lines. I also loved the very soft cushioning. Still the best shoe I had next to the Peak Lou Williams.

[@craiggorman1685]

Im on the fence with vapormax i found that it takes a long time tobreak them in but once they are they are extremely comfy

[@thestarseeker8196]

Ahhh, I’m a big 720 fan. The 270 was very middle-of-the-road for me, not amazing and not awful. But the 720 is amazing for me and especially as a wide-footer. They’re more durable than they get credit for IMO as well. My one complaint on the 720 is that there’s a seam near the front where the air unit stops which could risk tearing if the sole experiences some extreme stress. But I own 3 pairs of 720’s. Vapormax is usually a win for me, but I haven’t checked out every iteration. I can definitely see how some of them could end up feeling strange and not quite right since the insole and the air unit just doesn’t really have much of a barrier between them. Most uncomfortable shoes I ever purchased by far were premium (!) Chuck highs, as in the leather ones. Not just absolutely terrible but literally fell apart while walking in them one day. Never again

[@Carltonwanks]

Chucks and vans both lame, u should try 2090 Max, super comfy, Also vapormax is garbage, so unstable And really dangerous on stairs

[@Mikehoncho84]

Oh I loved my re zigs. As a bigger man I got good support and the referee ones were in patent leather so easy to clean Only issue I had with them is they picked up rocks like mud tires lol

[@garyjaramillo3196]

Vans and chucks need to figure out a cushion technology just for the insoles, leave the outside alone but add comfort- imagine a “ultra boost insole” inside a van/chuck I would walk all day in those !!!!!!

[@curlyhairdudeify]

They sell "popcorn insoles" (Adidas looking boots).

[@Ga19981]

zigtech were actually comfy af

[@MasterSim247]

I work at footlocker and of the hundreds of shoes I've tried for multiple hours, the joyride is by far the most comfortable all day shoe I've ever worn

[@alin60]

Zigtechs were awesome. Love the old commercials with Peyton manning and Ochocinco. They offered a great customization program too.

[@Apoz_]

Can you do reviews on popped air bubbles on air maxs preferably the 95’s, 97’s, tns and vapour maxs

[@ker6134]

Crater foam and converse solid rubber bricks tops the spot for me. Not really sure how people get along with them... esp the solid rubber ones, and them not getting foot issues 😄

[@steffanofumo]

I have severe nerve damage in my feet and I fond that buying and double stacking cheep foam insoles from Walgreens works fantastic almost has good has boost, now a can actually wear Jordan’s lol

[@gablenagle]

Hey Hes, what are the Chucks @9:12? They're dope!

[@Honks34]

I have some 270 Bowfins and they’re not comfortable at all. Plus one of the bubbles popped after a couple months. Very disappointing.

[@arda8o821]

I really have to say that the Nike Terrascape are the best shoes I’ve ever walked in. I just copped them yesterday and they are a Mix of Nike Tuned with the air bubbles and the Crater Foam midsole. Can definitely recommend.

[@David-1216]

The terrascape 90s?

[@arda8o821]

@@David-1216 no the Terrascape TNs

[@Zyanide09]

Nike Reax for me. Owned alot of pairs through out the years. They all start squeeking pretty fast. Comfy shoes though.

[@karmelton]

The crater foam does suck except for the space hippie 01, 02, and 03 models and the chuck taylors. Those have a much softer feeling midsole than other crater foams

[@jojoenathan]

I have second gen joyride. And loving it. Since the sinking feeling is only on ur heel. Half of it just react foam. And its not as much as first gen. I just hope the layer is firm enough to last for years. The water leaking issue isnt present on secodn gen so yea getting it for 30$ is a steal for me

[@lesliewoodley2384]

I got 2 sample pairs of the Reebok Zigs and I luv them!! Peace from New Zealand

[@Chrispyy__]

I had those joyrides and after a while the inside sole broke and the foam came through lol. it was weird

[@marioelburro1492]

5:50 i got these for cheap since they didnt sell well. Not as soft as i thought but i definitely felt some give. It scratcher the back of my ankle and i got some hiking shoes that were weirdly lighter than those shoes. Ive started to care less about cushioning technology. It feels odd and i prefer a more barefoot flexable sole feeling. Huge midsoles make me loose sensation of the ground especially the feeling of the pedal when driving. Might transition to sandals but I'll still be buying sneakers from time to time

[@playingindies6730]

Rubber midsoles (Vans, but also some models from Nike, Adidas) are so comfortable to me With Boost, I find it not so comfortable I do like ZoomX, and the Boost in Terrex models, but not in regular models. Too soft and instable.

[@tanishpatki4711]

I totally agree! The ground feel is great. What I like better is the midsole of the airforce 1. It’s a good mixture of both the types.

[@edsongomez7702]

Joy ride? I wore min till they ripped. ( I turned them into my work shoes) but the broke in nicely and we're very comfy.

[@SurvivalSpec]

Love your channel sir!

[@PadreDePato]

Those zigtech rocked 😅👍🏼

[@sambasilici1404]

Ayo bro I’ve been watching you since I was in about 7th grade and I haven’t watched in a while but just wanna say WOW HARRISON GOT BIG 🤣. Really puts my age in perspective but love you man keep killin it!!!!

[@M.Rod2389]

Ya love my vapormaxes if your light on your feet and don’t have wide feet their so cool not as comfy as boost or zoomx fresh foam or ffblast but great for the right people

[@shoqmaxthefirst4640]

I agree with your list, but ironically over half of the shoes you listed are ones that I have heard people around me say they love.

[@darklorddame6422]

Vapor Max are not bad they have improved over time it all comes down to foot type . I can’t wear anything flat like sambas vans air force 1 chucks even most designer shoes are very uncomfortable my go to comfort shoe is most air max vapor max ultra boost 22 certain Nike running shoes

[@Carltonwanks]

Vapormax is just garbage, I owned 2 different models, couldn't walk in a straight line ,so unstable and there was zero energy return, it was a real headache walking in them

[@darklorddame6422]

@@Carltonwanks well everyone feet are different I’m 6ft 220lbs and the 2022 vapor max is so comfortable for me and I broke my ankle and heel last year and it was the only sneaker that I could wear that made my heal feel protected and cushioned well that and the ultra boost 22 . I can’t wear shoes that are flat or too soft the vapor max and the ultra boost is the sweet spot for me

[@strikingmachine2975]

my feet are not wide, so Vapormax work just fine for me. btw, chuck taylor 2 have lunarlon insole ;)

[@newbutthunt]

I've had the 2008-2009 Reebok zigtech and the 2019 version and I think the 2019 version is more comfortable than most Nike bubble shoes. the support is there, and they're straight up comfy and not made like a plastic/mesh/knit sock with rubber on the bottom like most shoes today.

[@Carltonwanks]

Nike air max is garbage, I've owned 10 different one's, The cushioning goes flat quickly and sometimes the bubbles feel really hard And uncomfortable

[@grahammizzi4368]

I miss my zigs. They were amazing when you broke them in

[@hajdarasllani374]

i see videos of Heskick and i buy ultrabost first ,air zoom and react and i just loved more and more run flyknit react they are better on feet and they stay longer u can use them 2 years with no problem

[@johnny7611]

Chucks are narrow & and uncomfortable. Luckily they offer wide sizes online . I got wide ones and put the thick hefe luxx insoles and viola, good to go! Im hoping they come out with wide all leather chucks

[@commanderschonberg]

Springblade was dangerous for driving. They were allot of fun though. The adidas tubular were very bad for driving too

[@Alphoric]

The 4D version of the ultra boost is pretty comfortable good for off terrain

[@alonsobreach6724]

please review the asics novablast 3

[@markvicferrer]

Am I misremembering or weren't there versions of Chucks with modern cushioning like react or zoom air? Same with the Jordans. Or are those versions so rare that nobody knows about them?

[@nickramirez3150]

I actually think Nike has reworked the Crater Foam compound on some of the newer Space Hippies. Haven’t tried them on but in hand, they definitely seem softer.

[@M.Rod2389]

The first joyrides sucked but the CC3 setter was great again at first it’s a little weird but those beads mold to your feet and foot strike those were my go to in 2020

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

I loved the Zigtechs as a kid. I’d sit in class seeing how many pencils I could fit through the soles.

[@imm311]

Great video! God bless you and your family! Praying for you.

[@BLKBKLN]

I had the sunset 720s and the air bubble collapsed lol. I had to return them directly to Nike for a credit. That's never happened to me before. The alphafly is absolutely amazing though. I don't think I ever want another non zoom x or zoom air sneaker from Nike.

[@dbdb4962]

4D Fwd are juice. My gripe is the upper. The stupid material jabs into my big toe where the shoe bends. They should have done an upper like the nmd r1s have.

[@Trebor-gw8lt]

Reebok's Zig midsole worked...very comfortable shoes.

[@damienjeremyweir4543]

Jeez Harrison looks so big AND Maddy; damn she is soooo cute man. My car went off the road with issues this weekend so I walked in three different pairs of Blazers all from DS. The 2022 black SB Supreme high, the SB high Eric Koston and those Nike Popcorn highs but Popcorn pair really hurt my feet 🤣

[@matthewsummerour5297]

Jordan space trash 1 is nice full length zoom between carter

[@XycoManiac]

Id like to see how you think the puma xetic halflife is. I saw a pair at footlocker, the matrix collab pair. Heard its a bit better with softer foam in the front

[@heskicks]

oh nice! need to check

[@chewychua77]

do you remember the Adidas A3 line? they had a running, a basketball and a training pair. I think this was back in 2002

[@spiro_kontos]

One thing I heard about the 720’s in particular is also that the durability of the air unit itself is awful and pops very easily, which doesn’t sound good at all.

[@markymars]

I HAAAAAATE! the Fckn squeaking on the vapor max

[@2dthoughts]

Wasn’t a huge fan of the looks but personally like the Zigs Had a couple runners and liked them all Those Reebok knobs were weird and unstable

[@Mel-md6cb]

Didn’t puma also have weird bead cushioning tech?

[@eddysonbunardi919]

Doubt about Ultra4D. 4D make my feet more fresh than ultraboost. Boost 2 3hrs after feet feel tired.

[@bakearth5561]

I loved the zig best shoe I wore at work

[@hammondluvsit]

Vapormax feel like walking home in your football/soccer boots. Can feel the sole through the insole

[@twoeyedbill1337]

Comfort is definitely subjective cuz my wife prefers flats, chuck taylors and other little to no cushion shoes. I bought her yeezys, the hovr phantom and hoka bondis and she doesnt wear those much

[@1kleanc]

I actually like the 4d its comfortable. I mean its no boost but i do enjoy wearing them

[@dawg4135]

Just a couple opinions. No one puts on Vans to walk around all day if you do that’s the first problem. They serve a certain purpose. Skechers set the bar with cushioning maybe people are to embarrassed to admit that but it’s facts. Hyper Burst is amazing. Zig Tech was cool not as bad as people make it out to be. The Zig Kinetica is definitely better but that’s because Floatride is incredible. Yes the squishy feeling varies in all sneakers technologies people seem confused with that. Expecting the same sensation all the time isn’t going to happen. Just saying.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

4:34 just Nike trying to make a knock-off Adidas boost.

[@Dose561]

So far the Vapormax has been the biggest waste of money for me. I always feel like I’m off balance when I try to run and the air bubble on the heel popped. That’s a bad design

[@simonfrancisphotography8856]

Basic Vans (without any cush soles) have gotta be some of the most uncomfortable sneakers ever, just like walking on a bit of cardboard (which is essentially what you're doing lol) but it does't really count here as there isn't any cushioning technology - that's the point. For me the most surprising actual cushioning tech that's uncomfortable is the zoom air unit in the Nike SB Blazers - standing around in those for a while is agony. I guess it's just a marketing gimmick, there isn't any actually useful cushioning there.

[@sir_lg6363]

The OG zigs were the coolest thing in grade school I really liked them

[@hiratiomasterson4009]

The Vapormax for me was the biggest contradiction in sneakers - the coolest looking shoe with the weirdest on foot experience. It was like walking on a pile of mini-stilts that were always a bit unsteady if you had a bit of foot drag.

[@Carltonwanks]

Easily The most unstable shoe I've ever owned, I paid $160 And My $70 Asics were 10 time's More comfy

[@edfett7677]

I loved zig tech back in the day but looking back it wasn’t good

[@g4lines197]

Man zigtech was fire in 5th grade. Think I had 2-3 pairs.

[@jeffreywong5112]

I had a zig tech. It's not for walking. You can feel the tech when running

[@NeoCavo]

Asics Quantum Gel has surpassed the acid trip that is 2020's Nike

[@9kolaj1973]

Adidas 1 with the electric motor. Had two pairs and never got it to work.

[@UnkleAl215]

Adidas Spring Blades were the worst sneakers I've ever worn. They were uncomfortable and slippery on hard flooring. I only wore them twice.

[@notgray88]

I love mine. Only run in them about 10 times because they are now a collectors item. The clack clack noise they make when running down stairs is so satisfying.

[@c2pascual]

Thoughts on barefoot/minimalist shoes?

[@Zmaynor]

Harrison growing up so fast!!! Hard to believe.

[@zuldaftw4534]

I personally liked the Reebok zigtech, never had any issues with them

[@sebastianarellano4471]

Hey review footprint insoles ☺️

[@ajkenny3313]

I've had the old vapormax and the new designed ones and they are horrible on feet , 2 hours of walking and my feet would start to ache like mad also infinite ankle rolls 😂 got both my pairs sitting in my wardrobe never to be worn again

[@taylenpayne3940]

The most uncomfortable air units are the any air jordan models and air forces

[@sabinejoassin3938]

I actually like my air max 270s I think they're pretty comfy but if u have big feet not so much

[@paradoxfox2440]

The reason the vans are so uncomfortableis because of there purpouse as a skate shoe. Whe you are skateboarding you want to feel like there isnt a shoe between your foot and the deck that is why skate shoes in general are designed to be thin. More board feel = more control and controll is what you want while skateboarding. I dislike vans and nike sb being populare right now because they are not being used for there purpose as a skateboarding shoe, its become realy hard to find a pair of half cabs or sb dunks for a reasonable price lately

[@EightyThor]

Joyrides weren’t made for general wear. They were for runners to use after a jog or whatever.

[@Riz_Rizen]

I don't see how people can say AF1 are uncomfortable. They're mad comfy, bro.

[@lewis6465]

WHATTT the vapormax is so comfy man

[@oopsIspelledthiswrong]

I played basketball in the Zigtechs crazy shoe

[@2010pagbabago]

Nike accounts for half of the list. That should mean something 😂 😂 😂

[@NoName-cn3cp]

It's crazy when I see people at the gym running and training in Chucks and Vans! Like how?!

[@aryafalahati5975]

Actually the reason from a gym bro opinion is that when you specifically lift. Like squat deadlift rows and.... You need something flat and strong under your feet for protection. If you squat in running shoes you increase the Chance of sprinting your ankle because it's flimsy

[@chooseaname0]

The Adidas Spring Blades made me sound like a horse walking down the sidewalk so I never wore them. Still have them, and they broke themselves just sitting in storage. The plastic bottom broke off from the carbon fiber. Pretty bad...

[@JoseMendoza-rd1lz]

Addidas were sued ( for the spring blades ) by customer/s for them breaking with minimal wear and did away with the shoes entirely.

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

Oh wow really?

[@triciawebb3794]

Hello hopefully you're having a beautiful day You recommended me to get these shoes and I did I went and got the Brooks glycerin DTS20 And oh my gosh I'm in love with these shoes they are helping my feet and my legs so well with my neuropathy And my Fibromyalgia I absolutely loved the issue so much thank you thank you Sending blessings Love peace and happiness 🕉

[@triciawebb3794]

I have had 3 brain strokes I have no idea what To do I'm so sorry

[@oopsIspelledthiswrong]

The 720s air bubble was so big it felt like it was pushing me forward

[@a.money12345]

8:28 VaporMax doing the Kylie Jenner lips cup challenge 💀💀💀🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheJok933]

Legend says you can walk on water with Nike Air Max Scorpion.