The 12 best running shoes for recovery and leisurely runs of 2025

We are already well into 2025 and the main brands have presented some of the most cushioned shoes perfect for those recovery sessions or quiet runs that are so good for us so that our daily kilometers are full of comfort. In this article we present RUNNEA's selection of some of the best options you can find on the market today for those days when it's time for a recovery session after a race or an intense workout.

So, whether you are an occasional runner or you run to improve your performance and participate in races, a recovery shoe is a must in your closet. This type of running shoes is characterized by providing ample cushioning but, above all, a lot of comfort and softness during our workouts.

The 12 best running shoes for recovery training and soft sessions

In this article, therefore, we bring you the list of those shoes that have been presented during this season or at the end of the previous one, and that will surely continue to be talked about in the new year, and that stand as models that you can use in those days of soft running, or days after a competition or demanding training.

Their main function is not only a question of comfort, but also of support. At RUNNEA we understand that each stride in the recovery phase is a step towards personal improvement. That's why we have selected and analyzed in depth what we consider to be the 12 best models available in 2025, designed to maximize your recovery and comfort. Stay tuned and don't forget that we will be updating this list throughout the new year!

1. New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
2. ASICS Nimbus 27
3. Brooks Glycerin 22
4. Adidas Ultraboost 5
5. Mizuno Wave Sky 8
6. HOKA Bondi 9
7. Nike Invincible 3
8. Joma R6000
9. Puma Deviate Nitro 3
10. Under Armour Infinite Pro 2
11. Saucony Triumph 22
12. On Cloudmonster 2

New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14

The new New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 cannot be missing in this list of best shoes for relaxed runs, since they are one of the most cushioned training running shoes on the market and maintain cutting-edge technologies to promote a more comfortable, stable and safe tread at all times.

ASICS Nimbus 27

The ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 is one of the Japanese brand's most popular running shoes and one of the preferred long-distance training shoes for runners thanks to its excellent combination of comfort and cushioning.

Brooks Glycerin 22

The Brooks Glycerin 22 is one of the maximum cushioning running shoes par excellence of the North American brand. This latest version incorporates in its midsole the new DNA Tuned cushioning technology that provides extra comfort while running.

Adidas Ultraboost 5

Already available and a must in this recap of best shoes for daily runs and recovery, one of the most anticipated shoes this season, the new adidas Ultraboost 5, a running shoe that stands out for its great comfort and reactivity for our daily workouts. A model that comes with cutting-edge technologies to provide effective cushioning at every step, making your run more fluid and comfortable at all times.

Mizuno Wave Sky 8

As usual in this legendary saga from the Japanese company, the Mizuno Wave Sky 8 is a shoe that provides great comfort and softness during our daily running workouts. Therefore, this latest version presents improvements that make it ideal for those soft workouts at easy paces. A model with maximum cushioning that is backed by years of experience and innovation.

HOKA Bondi 9

The HOKA Bondi 9 is one of the brand's flagship maximalist shoes. The new version incorporates a large volume of foam to contribute to greater cushioning and softness in each of our strides. Maximum cushioning shoe to enjoy our recovery workouts.

Nike Invincible 3

And as it was, Nike could not be missing in this list of shoes with great cushioning for daily runs thanks to the Nike Invincible 3, a running shoe that, in this latest version, is completely reinvented to provide us with great cushioning, stability and dynamism. A model that comes with the well-known ZoomX foam and also presents high profiles that will allow us to run with a feeling of unparalleled comfort during our daily running workouts.

Joma R6000

The Joma R6000 is one of the latest novelties in the high performance running range of the brand from Portillo de Toledo. The new shoe inherits the design of the Joma Podium while integrating new technologies that allow us to run with good cushioning and comfort under our feet.

Puma Deviate Nitro 3

The new Puma Deviate Nitro 3 lands this season as one of the big bets of the German multinational. It is an ideal model to start running with carbon fiber plate and a midsole that gives you a great combination of cushioning and reactivity for your daily running workouts.

Under Armour Infinite Pro 2

The Under Armour Infinite Pro 2 has positioned itself, with only two editions, as one of the most versatile running shoes of the American brand. It is a model that gives us a great combination of performance and comfort during our long training or recovery.

Saucony Triumph 22

And if we look at the catalog of maximum cushioning Saucony could not miss the Saucony Triumph 22, the running shoe par excellence of the company that maintains a drop of 10 mm and a great cushioning. A model that will allow us to run comfortably in our daily running workouts, so we do not hesitate to say that they are the ideal running shoes for all those runners who need, above all, cushioning, stability and comfort in all their outings.

On Cloudmonster 2

And last but not least, as they say, we could not forget the Swiss company par excellence, On. The On Cloudmonster 2 is the ideal bet of the Swiss brand in this segment of maximum cushioning and light running we are analyzing. A second version that is renewed to provide a great combination of comfort and reactivity, but that will be perfect for your daily runs at easy paces.

Choosing the right recovery shoe is an essential element of a balanced training plan. Each of the models we've presented to you offer unique features designed to meet the diverse needs of runners. Investing in a good pair of recovery shoes is investing in your future health and performance.