Top 22 Sneaker Cushion Technologies For 2022

[@heskicks]

Hopefully everyone has a great weekend thanks for stopping by!

[@TechTipIL]

You have so many good looking shoes why do you use stuff like Hoka?

[@dwhitman62]

@@TechTipIL can't agree more hoka ugly shit!

[@jovani8415]

Thank you bro, always a pleasure to watch your videos. 😇

[@SouthPawArtist]

New Balance Fuelcell looks really comfortable. I was wondering though if you’ve tried Peak’s Taichi before? I think it deserves a spot in any foam cushion list.

[@shadab8190]

Hey i just got an adidas terrex ax4 mid gtx shoes that have dual density foam any opinion about this shoes?

[@Mel-md6cb]

How crazy is it, that Hes went from mostly basketball shoes years ago and slowly evolved to mostly running shoes due to their super foams. Always lookin forward to your next video!

[@SlingItandWingIt]

Got older. Old heads care about comfort more.

[@hiratiomasterson4009]

The one thing about my Infinity Reacts is that over time, they soften up considerably, with a bit of loss of responsiveness. The Inifinity Runs Reacts I have put almost 850km (a bit over 500 miles) are now pretty much as soft as my near new Invincibles, though responsiveness is light years away. But it is still a very long lived foam with definite appeal.

[@Rmf8]

Would love to see a review of the mizuno wave horizon 6.

[@rwilcox_71]

Fully agree with the New Balance Fuel Cell SC Trainers. Bought my wife and myself a pair and I've been running in them for over a month now. I am 51 years old with streetball basketball knees and ankles. Am also 215.....wanted some max cushion to save said knees and enjoy running again. Been running almost daily 5ks with no pain! They are AMAZING!!!!

[@jakeadams7229]

Man i wish they had some of these shoes at the outlets 👍

[@mccali2519]

I know right bruh

[@laraykoo3216]

I agree my outlets they dont really dont have nothing new like Adidas nike newbalance asics

[@Artemis-v8i]

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[@mashiroinoue]

This is why I love Hes content. The search for the pinnacle of comfort is an exciting journey!

[@raunking5234]

After trying most of the high stack, high cushioned shoes you mentioned, in the end I finally went with the New Balance SuperComp Trainer. It's so much more comfortable and doesn't feel as clunky as say the Invincibles, Novablast 3 or the More v4 with more of a smooth glide while walking or running. I'm 200 pounds and I was looking for a shoe that would make it so my knee wouldn't hurt, and the SC Trainer has perfectly filled that slot for me I've finally decided this is the shoe I'm sticking with and I'm actually running several times a week. Thanks for all of the helpful videos!

[@heskicks]

Really appreciate the feedback that's great to hear!! I really like that model a ton it's been so good! Hopefully we can both drop some lbs together with them 🙌

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

Interesting, your comment about because I'm not a runner either I buy the shoes because I discovered two years ago that the shoe technology I was running on was 50 years old in My Adidas Superstars. My neighbor pointed it out to me. I have seven herniated discs and he said maybe you should get some better shoes and so I went and got some hola bondi 7s. Then I got addicted to trying literally every one of them out there. Some of them like the Adidas Prime X are just a bit too unstable. I'm hoping they come out with the same shoe but a wider platform that can stretch over into lifestyle easier. I'm about to order the Nova Blast 3, I have the Nova blast one and while a lot of people complain about it I haven't seen any problems with it. I have the more v3s and to me they don't feel chunky at all. None of the shoes that you mentioned feel chunky to me. So I guess I am going to set my sights on the SC Trainer now. I've been debating doing that for a while. There is a couple old school models of shoes that I'm getting off stockx just for the looks because I've turned into a sneaker junkie now. But after that I will save up my finish for the SC Trainer. Thanks for the heads up

[@raunking5234]

@@stephanvonwolf5666 The Novablast 3 feel really good to me, but at 200 pounds the shoes don't have as much give due to the extra stack height of the SC Trainers. That extra give allows for the back of the shoe to compress and transition through to the toe with a smooth gliding feel. As opposed to the idea of the exact opposite, say strapping something incompressible like a metal pan, where it would just slap down every time you step no matter how gingerly you try to step. So I think that any shoe will feel excellent compared to your previous shoes from Adidas or my previous shoe the Hoka Clifton 2 that I wore for 7 years straight and put probably 4 thousand miles on them and were just worn down to about the insole. I love the way the Novablast felt as well as the More v4(I think they feel WAAAYY more soft and cushioned for my large frame than the More v3) and I had difficulty deciding between the more v4 and the Supercomp Trainer due to how soft they felt. If they had either been more breathable/ less hot or if I had lived in a colder environment, I might have gone with the v4. They have the softer step-in feel but I had read a couple of reviews where the person said they start to bottom out for heavier runners after the first like 100 miles or something. So I just went with the larger stack height that felt stable for me, especially since I've never had ankle problems. I don't know where you live, but I ended up buying a lot of shoes online and then returning because my city doesn't have any of these shoes,so hopefully you can try them out easily. Good luck!

[@huhSHUA]

I’m on the same boat right now. I have real bad osteoarthritis in my left ankle and the Nike zoomX invincible runs have been the best I’ve found out of all other types due to how soft. I’m been hesitant on the fuel since they are also soft but springy. Not sure if that will but too much pressure on the joint or not. I was also concerned about the stability. Btw the new balance 880 is a great combo of stability and cushion they just feel right when trying them on. I wonder how those copare the the lerado fuel cell that are also soft n stable.

[@huhSHUA]

@@raunking5234 I also have a bad ankle (osteoarthritis). How do the super como trainers feel stability wise? I have also been hesitant to getting them because Bueso seems to be soft but also springier and I was concerned if it was too much pressure on a compressed on the joints. Currently I found the Nike zoomX invincible run to be the best thing I have found but the new fuel cells have really caught my attention. Also if you Havnt tried new balance 880 offer great stability n cushion and just feels right when you put them on your foot feel secure I wonder how those compare to the fuel cell lerado that are also soft and stable and have less movement due to the carbon plate

[@tori3290]

Mygawd the adizero prime x is hands down the best. The feel is unbelievable. Been using it for 3 months and it still blows my mind

[@jamesredman8065]

Great countdown, Hes Kicks is the king of sneaker tech videos 🙌

[@raybugz9275]

Fuel cell is phenomenal. Unmatched

[@RetroKid]

Great attempt at a list that comprises more than just the main sneaker brands and styles. I wouldn't agree with the positioning on most of these, but that's what makes a list so fun. Good stuff.

[@jasoneddy9111]

I love this video. The thing that has me now though is Adidas Primeknit. If it aint Primeknit or Flyknit (soft kind ) or some knit similar... I have a hard time enjoying them. This is from a casual perspective so support is a non issue for me... I would like to see a Top 10 or so Uppers Video. That being said now, them New balance Fuel Cells have my attention.... Thanks Hes. I Love you...

[@manicmike3952]

A long and amazing list bro. Thanks for the insight and content. Great vid as always my g!..

[@johnmackay496]

Love these videos, I've bought several pairs of trainers (I'm British haha) based on your comfort recommendations and they've all been exactly as you've described. Best review channel out here by far. I'm mad keen to try the adidas Lightstrike and starting to see them in sales and get tempted but I keep coming back to your comments on them not quite there for a general comfort shoe and need a wider base haha

[@raybugz9275]

The new asics superblast has the best cushion. Even better than the fuel cell imo

[@osniross]

New Balance definitely killin recently and im all for it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nightwinddemon]

Yesssss. The New Balance Rebel V3 absolutely blow me the fruck away, I put them on and boy I was in love IMMEDIATELY. HOLYHELL.

[@The_blue_Manc]

I loved the comfort with my Pegasus 39’s, but I have bad durability issues with them. The swoosh started peeling off and the sole started to peel off as well.

[@Kyman23]

I liked before watching knowing this will be 🔥🔥🔥

[@dllee5930]

I went with the Nike zoom X and they are amazing. The most comfortable shoe I have worn. Thanks for the advise

[@BienSaludo]

The content ive been waiting for! Thank you 🙏🏽🇵🇭

[@saeedebrahimi4440]

Hi Hes could you please review the new balance 860 v13 ❤

[@NinjaxLlama]

I have a couple pairs of Skechers with Hyper Burst in them. People are sleeping on that tech. It's like I have a comfortable trampoline underfoot.

[@gilbertoflores7397]

Hyperburst is like the first time a company began to do nitrogen injected foam, which is basically what fuelcell has been. The stigma of skechers has kept people away, but if you look back like 4 or 5 years ago, runners would usually have skechers as the best running shoe of the year.

[@HaimGreen]

What is the exact model of the saucony you showed in the video??? It look great and very interesting..

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

Sacony something two...

[@hanabruinier8287]

endorphin speed 2 and pro

[@siddharthbose1987]

You should try the Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 (not the speed 3), it has Saucony PWRRUN PB midsole has well, but is significantly softer than any previous iteration!! As per many runners, its the closest to Nike ZOOMX

[@siddharthbose1987]

Sure y not 😂

[@iGnashtys]

Confused why the bondi series didn't make it ?

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

He did talk about Bondi and their phone it is a standard EVA foam and there's no special name given to the formula that they use so there's just no there there. There's nothing there to talk about other than acknowledging that yes they use EVA foam.

[@gobmoring9175]

Love my Bondi X

[@ihussain1011]

Appreciate the informative video Hes! Comfort and responsiveness is a must 🔥

[@chrisryan9947]

I can attest to the new balance SC. It's ridiculously soft and my favorite shoe.

[@syrafuse3669]

Appreciate the informative video Hes! Comfort is a must 🔥

[@alfonsoagyakwa2535]

🎉yay I love this😊

[@YouTuber-ln7vx]

ELEVAR, JOMA, FILA all these are great brands going under the radar

[@battlekat4]

New balance SC Trainer with fuel cell Is the most comfortable cushion on planet earth I can't even imagine anything softer and balanced as that.. I use to always think boost was amazing. But fuel cell blows that away

[@doriiiimu8525]

witch one you prefer fot walk and stand all day like go to travel or something

[@maitrehg]

NB Fresh Foam X or Fuelcell

[@sneakerprofiler]

I run in the adidas adizero Takumi Sen 8. LIGHTSTRIKE Pro is insanely good. Achilles and hip pain I experienced over years of running in other shoes virtually disappeared in the TS8. LIGHTSTRIKE Pro paired to Energy Rods in lieu of plates is a revelation. The TS8 is, by far, the best road shoe I ever laced. ✌🏽💙👟

[@nightwinddemon]

Have you tried the Takumi Sen 9? How was it? I was going to pull a trigger on it.

[@sneakerprofiler]

@@nightwinddemon I have not tried the 9, there isn’t a performance difference between the 8 and 9. The adizero team makes major changes to that model every 2-3 years. The upper of the 9 is slightly improved over the 8. I am at 304km (189 miles) in the TS8. The only visible wear is the upper is dirty (I have the white TME colorway) and a little paint peel on the exposed LSPro from running on gravel and along train tracks. That’s my fault. Even the thin tacky strips appear to be in fantastic condition. This shoe was definitely made from pixie dust imo. I will pick up the 9 at 400km in the 8. ✌🏽💙👟

[@onegoldear9103]

Thanks! Will give fuel cell a try.

[@samleejessop]

Wait for the 990v6, I think it’ll have fuel cell in the midsole

[@onegoldear9103]

@@samleejessop Thanks for the suggestion!

[@alexdonis21]

amazing content always

[@havadd]

I'm feeling a vibe to get into good old fashion polyurethane , I like it

[@paulpierre4895]

What is the prize

[@amai_zing]

8:30 Gotta love the Hoka “cloudy fly fun gadgety foam” 😂😂😂

[@darrellmallorca6032]

I have so much respect for your reviews of so many shoes I’ve considered. You definitely apart of my sneaker head addiction

[@111wash]

Hello. Any input on the Topo brand? Love the channel

[@Hamidxa]

Much appreciated!

[@andyanderson7294]

Have you tried the Li-Ning BOOM technology yet? I have the Way of Wade 10s and the BOOM foam in there just so bouncy and cushiony, i think it might even be better than React. Just my opinion though, but if you ever do try BOOM foam, can you make an update?

[@justjosh188]

thanks for the vid

[@ivodelrosario7056]

Hi gud eve just like to ask if posible to stich a boost tech type? Or just regluing ?

[@abeladames7422]

Your content is awesome 👌🏽...you should write jokes for people your squishyness is realy funny I choked up

[@thanesht5324]

Nice content and can you do a video about the nike victori one slides

[@KK-gr9df]

May you please take a look at New Balance Fuel Cell Shift TR and maybe review? It’s supposed to be a trainer but it looks kinda more formal so as a teacher it could be a work shoe. Love your content! Keep it up!

[@dwhitman62]

Spot on luv my sc new balance

[@Choochaisu]

Thank you very much

[@dswan3199]

Really wish we’d get a lerado 2. They were so damn good. Love all the Fuelcell. I can’t wait to get my v6 in hand. But if NB does a lerado2 I’d love it

[@Man_eee]

Do you know if NB FuelCell Propel V3 are good? I want to try FuelCell for the first time But don't know which model to try

[@dswan3199]

@@Man_eee I have the lerado, RC2, 990v6, and the supercomp all are fantastic, my gf has the rebel v2 and loves them for the soft squishy cushion. I don’t know your price point you want to stay around but the rebel v3 might be what you are looking for.

[@Man_eee]

@@dswan3199 Okay nice I'll search around. Thanks for the reply 👍🏼

[@jjosephBlack]

Snap. I just tried on the NB fuel cells bc of this video. He’s not lying, they’re insanely soft, more so than the Nike invincible… I may have to pick these up now lol

[@encryptorEJ]

One running shoes are the best imo!

[@Lee-mx5li]

The Nike INVINCIBLE SNEAKERS are also phenomenal for long Disney World days, standing and long lines.. pleasurable to wait

[@mobsyndicate1389]

What is the model name I think they're the Mizuno w/the black with those crazy red bubble looking midsole? Thanks

[@robertarmero6320]

Puma Nitro Elite foam. Gives FuelCell a run for its money

[@jimoly24]

Try the on cloudsurfer

[@ianstyring9602]

I've just bought the NB SC trainer. It's good, but it doen't suit my ankles so it may be sold on. We'll see, but I also think it's not as soft as something like the Nike Vaporfly Next% midsole. I have the Adidas Adios Pro2 incoming for comparison......

[@rockerhistory]

What about cost effective cushioning? A kind of cheapest of that list (or old models of it)?

[@acasualfan2923]

Now I need to try that fuel cell

[@MINDBODYSOLE.G]

What model @11:54 . Those r sickkk

[@rayeedgaming]

Hello, is lightmotion cushion good for running? Is the performance equivalent to lightstrike pro and zoom? It'd be very nice if you respond☺️

[@chinitopogi7511]

What max cushioned shoe can you recommend for tempo run? Exclude nike infinity react, adidas ultraboost, nike zoom invinsible series, nike pegasus series. Thanks

[@budikusumo8444]

Please review on Super blast by Asics. Thank you.

[@joedunmore3007]

What are the sneakers at 0.57 ?

[@Webrisernl]

Hierro not in this list? You rate this shoe in another most comfortabel shoe ? Just wondering is it worth the comfortabel over the nike invisible run that I have now?

[@placeholder3863]

that pressure cooker foam is called super critical foam im pretty sure sketchers is carbon dioxide infused

[@Kmurray1029]

Debating on brooks glycerin 20s, ultraboosts 22s, or ASICS

[@jenniferrichards3035]

Where would the UA slipspeed fall on this list?

[@TerryBollea1]

What about the Yeezy 350 V2??? Is that not thee best Boost shoe?

[@luckcab]

Adidas does use lightstrike in some of their top line tennis shoes and the ubersonics in particulat are due for an update maybe theyll add whatever the "pro" is

[@kadenheldt5590]

4D is still my favorite

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

I have pretty much all of the Super Shoes and several of the 4ds. They're just not that comfortable. They're not horrible, but they're not great. Have you seen the strung technology that they're using on the prime X now to make the upper? It's not difficult to see where they are going with this. With the strung upper and the 3D printed midsole I would guess within about 10 years will be able to walk into the shoe store and have a shoe designed and built right there on the spot for you almost instantly that perfectly conforms to the individual's needs. The strung technology is the next step down the road from the 4D (3D) printing technology that is necessary to make this happen.

[@i_am_not_nitrogasoline_no_no]

The Alphabounce is another great & cheaper technology but Adidas did not follow through. Question - besides the Adiprene, what other trchnology is used on Yeezys?

[@eatmysalt291]

Pretty boost is on the 350s

[@MurrayHerts]

I dont think they make the most stylish sneakers, but for me saucony make the most comfortable

[@abyrocky6349]

Have u tried mutth shoes they r good

[@MUSTAFA-Adn]

My humble collection is : Under armour hovr HOVR MACHINA 3 Scatcher max road 5 Scatcher archfit Scatcher max cushion slipper

[@danimalman3]

I found the lerato for half off and yeah it's crazy.

[@xophaser]

I spent hours at a store trying some of these shoe. Nikoe zoomX fly 5 was the bounciest, but so heighI think I might roll my ankle if not careful. Saucony was tad softer than fresh foam, but they were too wide. On seems like normal shoe too me but I like their looks. NB freshfoam is the best overall fit and comfort. Too bad they didn't have the fuel cell, which I heard is like zoom mx

[@cookiesforlunch]

Has anyone tried the Trae Young 2s Or the Asics Superblast? Both are hybrids. Traes has a boost heal and lightstrike mid sole (although the details section says boost mid sole and lightstrike cushioning?) so really curious how they feel, since they sound comfy and promising. Is there a difference between lightstrike and lightstrike pro? Asics has the FFTurbo and FFblast Plus foam stacked on top of each other, so really curious how that feels too.

[@DSF1914_TV]

I think you should consider Peak Tai Chi Cushion Technology.

[@saeedebrahimi4440]

Saucony endorphin speed 3 soft soft soft

[@jflowers8913]

My problem is that I stand for 12 hours strait on concrete floors. Without moving. So I need something with alot of squish

[@ryanwall1470]

What would you recommend for a tall heavy set guy who needs size 15?

[@themegasalad]

For a tall fat guy, I'd recommend Fresh Foam X More v4. It goes up to size 16 and had wide and x-wide width.

[@TerryBollea1]

Air Max, Vapor max, Scorpion, Formula 23

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

The new balance 1080 V10 only has "Fresh Foam", it does not have "Fresh Foam X". Fresh Foam X does not appear until the 1080 V12...

[@jameslatief1]

Wrong, fresh foam X was on v10, I have them

[@masonedmund9086]

im putting you on: wait for puma magnify nitro 2 to come out before you give next year's puma nitro foam verdict. this year its going to be full length nitro foam like the deviate, but without the plate. largest slab of nitro foam puma has developed this far.

[@Jeremyevo90]

Reebok floatride is not nitrogen infused foam , floaride actually is a foam made by Pabex , the one same as ZoomX

[@twoeyedbill1337]

Adidas definitely needs to widen their base for the adios pro. However i believe they keep it narrow so that they can claim is one of their lightest shoes

[@kevroncreates1637]

They aren’t pretty but could you review Altra shoes? The have a wide toe box built in their design

[@kyrieirving175]

Wish there was a shoe that could compete with the Yeezy 700 in terms of comfort and style

[@gramajomd]

Lol, the look of shame when skechers at the top 10... I'm gonna need some of those

[@Cam101077]

its honestly hard to believe that anything is softer than nike zoomx foam

[@shahrirjublee2211]

You mean the fuelcell is better, softer/squeshy than zoomx?

[@maitrehg]

Yep

[@ykthunderous2361]

Totally didn't expect NB to top the list with FuelCell. I thought ZoomX topped the list

[@maitrehg]

NB rules !

[@neonbubble9132]

Y u step with your heel 😂???

[@Artemis-v8i]

To show the cushion

[@nabinnepali8998]

I need

[@Davis.Official]

Yo I stepped off a ladder on to a nail at work and sneaker foam tech helped me stay on my feet during this time used adidas boost tech and on full recovery this stuff just helps

[@hafo1979]

How much do u weigh🤔

[@paulpierre4895]

I’m here bro

[@thirdpalermo4504]

Asics is the best all around shoes.

[@arghyaroychowdhury]

Puma nitro is better than Adidas boost