High-stack running shoes
Rule: Forefoot stack of 35 mm or more · 26 current models
A high forefoot stack means a thick midsole under the ball of the foot. It is usually found in max-cushion trainers and plated racers.
Stack figures come from manufacturers or independent measurements and are labelled accordingly; conventions differ on whether the insole is included.
All 26 matching shoes
Swipe the table sideways for apex, toe tip, stiffness and firmness →
| Shoe | Type | Drop | Heel | Forefoot | Weight | Apex | Toe tip | Stiffness | Firmness | Plate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ASICS GlideRide Max 2Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 6 mmStated | 46 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 261 gStated | 62.7 %est. | 47 mm*est. | 50Derived | 47Derived | — | $170 |
 Brooks Glycerin Max 2Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 6 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 39 mmStated | 312 gStated | 68.1 %est. | 46 mmest. | 73Derived | 40Derived | None | $200 |
 Brooks Hyperion Max 4Road· 2026 | Tempo | 6 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 39 mmStated | 286 gStated | 64.4 %est. | 49 mmest. | 58Derived | 15Derived | Nylon | $200 |
 Hoka Cielo X1 2.0Road· 2025 | Racing | 7 mmStated | 46 mmStated | 39 mmStated | 230 gStated | 53.6 %est. | 58 mmest. | — | — | Carbon | $275 |
 ASICS Superblast 3Road· 2026 | Tempo | 8 mmStated | 46 mmStated | 39 mmStated | 241 gStated | 69 %est. | 41 mmest. | 45Derived | 8Derived | None | $210 |
 Adidas Hyperboost EdgeRoad· 2026 | Max cushion | 6 mmDerived | 45 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 252 gMeasured | 66.5 %est. | 44 mmest. | 62Derived | 46Derived | None | $200 |
 Hoka Bondi 9Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 5 mmStated | 43 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 298 gStated | 67.3 %est. | 37 mmest. | 45Derived | 87Derived | None | $170 |
 New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9Trail· 2025 | Trail | 4 mmStated | 42 mmStated | 38 mmStated | — | 60.7 %est. | 44 mmest. | 54Derived | 35Derived | None | $160 |
 New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 4 mmStated | 42 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 312 gStated | 71.7 %est. | 41 mmest. | 51Derived | 27Derived | None | $160 |
 Puma MagMax Nitro 2Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 8 mmStated | 46 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 275 gStated | 67 %est. | 40 mmest. | — | — | None | $180 |
 ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2Trail· 2026 | Trail | 5 mmDerived | 42 mmStated | 37 mmStated | 258 gStated | 60.6 %est. | 54 mmest. | 70Derived | 45Derived | Carbon | $280 |
 Hoka Challenger 8Mixed· 2025 | Road/trail hybrid | 7 mmStated | 44 mmStated | 37 mmStated | 275 gStated | 61.2 %est. | 41 mmest. | 21Derived | 37Derived | None | $155 |
 On Cloudsurfer 3Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 8 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 37 mmStated | 301 gStated | 62.4 %est. | 42 mmest. | — | — | None | $160 |
 Mizuno Neo Vista 3Road· 2026 | Max cushion | 8 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 37 mmStated | 263 gStated | 68.1 %est. | 40 mmest. | 38Derived | 0Derived | TPU | $200 |
 Hoka Mafate 5Trail· 2025 | Trail | 8 mmDerived | 44 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 315 gStated | 61.5 %est. | 44 mmest. | 48Derived | 70Derived | TPU | $185 |
 Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3Road | Racing | 4 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 224 gStated | 70.6 %est. | 37 mmest. | 67Derived | — | Carbon | $250 |
 New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4Road· 2024 | Racing | 4 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 264 gStated | 60.8 %est. | 53 mmest. | — | — | Carbon | $250 |
 Nike Vomero 18Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 10 mmStated | 46 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 325 gStated | 60.9 %est. | 40 mmest. | 42Derived | 38Derived | None | $155 |
 Salomon Ultra Glide 4Trail· 2026 | Trail | 6 mmDerived | 41 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 281 gStated | 61 %est. | 38 mmest. | 62Derived | 48Derived | None | $160 |
 ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 8 mmStated | 44 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 272 gStated | 66.4 %est. | 45 mmest. | 80Derived | 71Derived | None | $170 |
 ASICS Magic Speed 4Road· 2024 | Tempo | 8 mmStated | 44 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 241 gStated | 66.6 %est. | 44 mmest. | 98Derived | 43Derived | Carbon | $170 |
 Hoka Clifton 10Road· 2025 | Daily trainer | 8 mmStated | 43 mmStated | 35 mmStated | 278 gStated | 62.8 %est. | 42 mmest. | 35Derived | 53Derived | None | $150 |
 New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v15Road· 2026 | Stability | 8 mmStated | 43 mmStated | 35 mmStated | 335 gStated | 65.9 %est. | 40 mmest. | 67Derived | 20Derived | — | $150 |
 Nike Pegasus PremiumRoad | Max cushion | 10 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 35 mmStated | 325 gStated | 64.4 %est. | 37 mmest. | 70Derived | 63Derived | None | $220 |
 Nike Vomero PlusRoad | Max cushion | 10 mmStated | 45 mmStated | 35 mmStated | 292 gStated | 70 %est. | 32 mmest. | 62Derived | 46Derived | None | $180 |
 Saucony Hurricane 26Road· 2026 | Stability | 6 mmStated | 41 mmStated | 35 mmStated | 262 gStated | 64.8 %est. | 38 mmest. | 49Derived | 51Derived | None | $170 |
Only the latest version of each model is listed. Every figure carries a source and confidence on its shoe page; see the methodology.
Questions
- Does a thicker stack mean more cushioning?
- Not necessarily. Foam type and density change how a given thickness feels.
These lists describe product characteristics. They are not recommendations for any person or condition.