20 Best Women’S Running Shoes For Shin Splints (2023 Updated)

I really wanted to like this shoe. I was looking for something I could use for Orangetheory, where I would run 1. 5-2. 5 miles, four times a week, in addition to rowing and mild strength training. Working out intensely, stomping on these shoes with all-outs, it led to intense shin splints (which I’ve never had before) and bruising on my heal.

The shoe feels like concrete once you lift the super thin sole insert up. There was absolutely no cushion to soften my stride, nor arch support. The other downfall with this shoe is that it has absolutely no breathability so if you live in a hot climate like I do it will feel wildly uncomfortable.

When I added a much needed sole insert, it added even more heat insulation, and it felt like I was running with plastic bags wrapped around my feet. It was then I knew I needed to return the shoe. I’m just so thankful to rei for having such a stellar return policy.

I’ve been wearing my On Cloud running shoes for a few weeks now and believe I’ve logged enough miles to give a pretty fair review of them. Aesthetically I love them and they’ll probably become my go to travel sneakers.

The slick black style can easily go from workout to casual wear and very much like that. Immediately I noticed that they are not as cushioned as my traditional running shoes which I normally wear a Brooks or Asic.

On Cloud does makes a more cushioned version but it’s not this pair. I prefer low socks or no socks and even after being broken in I find that they still rub the back of my ankles not to the point of blisters or bleeding but noticeable irritation.

I’ve caught two rocks in the unique sole design. I’ve seen review were people complain a lot about getting rocks stuck. I don’t think it’s extremely common but it will happen. They’re a well made shoe and I look forward to continuing to wear the pair I’ve purchased, however, for the price I guess I was expecting a bit more.

I absolutely LOVE these shoes!! I bought them for the gym and to wear at work, but I wear them ALL THE TIME! This was my first time trying On Cloud and they are so comfortable that I just bought a second pair in all black.

They are stylish, light weight and super comfortable to me. They also had no break in period, however I did have to switch my laces to tie as a heal lock (can find videos on how to do this on YouTube) because I did get a blister the first time I wore them to the gym.

After changing the way my laces were I have not had any more problems. I 10/10 recommend these shoes! I also just bought a pair for my husband. Nordstrom is great with fast shipping too so that’s a plus!!.

The Cloudstratus has been my to-go running shoes for the past 4 years! The previous model felt comfortable out-of-the-box, had a wide toe box and a breathable upper material. Because the outer material of the toe-box was made of a thin plastic layer, it was also resistant and offered protection when hitting my foot onto something hard.

The shoes were not the lightest but the cushioning was excellent, and it was great for long-distance runs! On recently upgraded the shoes and launched the new generation of the Cloudstratus. When I heard they had removed some of the protective and stability material to ditch some weight from the shoes, I was a bit skeptical and afraid that my new pairs would last less and that I would not like them anymore.

So far, I stand corrected: these shoes are still very comfortable, out-of-the-box. The heel cage is a bit shorter but still offers a quite secure feeling. The upper material is still very breathable but is now covered with a bit more resistant lining.

The combo with the double CloudTec cushioning (the two layers of holes that you can see) and the sturdy Speedboard offer a cushioned, yet responsive run. There is less rubber in the outsoles than in the original version of the Cloudstratus.

I always used all the rubber in the front and back of the shoes, but this happened beyond the time I had to switch them for new shoes. I purchased the new White – Green – Black colour and it looks super pretty.

However, it has gotten stubbornly dirty after a few rainy and wintery runs. I highly recommend these shoes if you are looking for cushioned and comfortable long-run shoes.

I purchased the shoe for a half marathon. I wanted a cushion shoe that was lightweight. I recently switched to this brand after wearing Brooks for the last 3 years (On Cloud short distance). Not unhappy with Brooks, just wanted to try new technology.

I like the lightweight shoe and thought I might like the version with more cushion. Plus with the RRS 90 day guarantee you can’t lose! This was a good decision as the feel and cushion are perfect. I am 5-10, 190 pounds, and run mostly 10k or half.

I am also 65 years old so protecting against injury is a priority. My only negative is the shoe color is kind of ugly.

I’ve been running in Hoka One One’s for years (Clifton’s, Challengers and currently Bondi 7). I’ve always liked their very comfortable cushion ride but rarely liked their “look”. I tried On shoes a few years ago and although I loved their look, they just didn’t have the cushioning that Hoka’s had.

I love the look of the CloudStratus and since it’s On’s “most cushioned” shoe, I decided to give them a try. Initial impressions were good. Walking around, they felt very comfortable. However, as soon as I started to run, I felt the stiffness immediately in the front/mid foot area.

I even switched to more cushioned insoles (Soft Sole) and I could still feel the stiffness. Maybe they will break in after some mileage, but I didn’t want to wait to find out. especially at the high price point.

I’m older (almost 55), run 20-25 miles a week as part of my cross training and consider myself a “heavy” runner; thereby have always loved cushioned shoes. These just didn’t work for me.

These shoes are great for my wide flat feet! Loved them so much I was only wearing them at home before finally taking them outside. Also love the option of keeping the elastic on, or interchanging with laces.

Lots of cushioning and super lightweight. I am 7. 5 or 8, and 7. 5 fits perfectly width and lengthwise. Looking forward to lots of warm weather adventures in these runners.

I don’t necessarily have a wide foot but I have a wide toe box and high instep. That said this shoe is very narrow even after sizing up. I followed the reviews and sized up from 8 to 8 1/2 but all that did was make my foot slide around too much in the shoe.

I would say this shoe is true to size and suited for narrow feet. Otherwise the sneaker did feel comfortable and I liked the speed lacings.

I’m a dental hygienist who stands up all day while working. I need a shoe that is lightweight yet supportive. These are amazing – no sore feet at day end! Considering picking up another pair for “home” use.

I’m normally a 5. 5, but did go with a 6 based on previous reviews. Perfect fit.

Bought the blue acai version. Went 1/2 size up per reviews. Love, love, love these unique shoes. So comfy & light. Glad to find them @ Bloomies.

The comfiest trainers I have ever worn. Choice of colors for the trainers were good and the delivery was very quick. Very pleased would buy another pair.

These sneakers are a definite splurge but they are definitely worth it! The comfort is out of this world and I’ve been getting compliments.

I’ve been a Newton running shoes user for some time now. I had the Motion 10, the Boco at 5, the Chicago, NYC, and Texas Marathon special editions, the Distance 10 and I now got the Distance 11. I absolutely love all styles I used, the special editions are so much fun and they are always so very good, hands down, top performance.

At this time my favorite is the Distance and I got this later Distance 11 style. Newton never disappoints and this shoe has definitely met all of my expectations. From Day 1 they’ve felt as if I always had them – light, comfortable, confident, familiar, a bit springy, playful, it’s just awesome to run in them.

The older shoes I use for walking, it is always so tough to part with any of the older Newtons I had. I actually keep a couple as souvenirs. Oh, and over the years I did use every other running shoe brand.

The perpetual problem with every other brand is that when they modify the style that you liked, they usually change it for the worse. Just when you think that you found the shoe that fits you well and that you like, six months later when you need to buy it again you encounter the updated version which turns out to be not the one you hoped you will get.

I was tired of looking for shoes for hours, I no longer search. Newton is the solution. Strongly recommended. Not to mention that the company provides excellent and super timely service any time you may have issues of any kind.

This is my story. Love to run and usually run distance just for the sheer joy of it. As a younger man, I wore minimalist shoes. When I hit 40 I transitioned to a cushioned zero-drop. Little over a year ago, I took a bad step while running in the hills and hurt my knee (not bad enough to warrant a visit to the Dr.

) but continued to run for 10 more miles (eye roll). Wore a brace and had a rest period and soon after I started running again I had symptoms of IT band syndrome. Pain would set in right around 2 miles every run.

I found Newton shoes again and I thought at the very least it will help get my form back in check. Ordered a pair of Gravity’s on sale and went for a run and no pain. None. Tried out different Newton models but the Gravity’s are the perfect fit for me for comfort, weight, and stride.

Newton’s return/exchange policy is pretty amazing especially for me testing out the other models. I currently own 3 pairs (10, 11, +). Not saying Gravity’s will cure your aching parts. Just saying that this shoe worked out for me and now Newton has a customer for life.

Our local running store held a workshop on Newton running shoes about a decade ago. That day changed my world. Until then I would get a lot of aches and pains, especially in my knees when I ran a lot.

I was fitted in a pair of Newton Gravity while at the workshop and, the following week, received a couple of free training sessions to help me alter my way of running. No longer did I have a raised heel on my shoe and no longer did I run heel toe.

From that day on I eliminated the nagging knee aches and stress fractures I used to get running in other brands of shoes and running heel toe. I will never run in any other shoe other than the Newton Gravity.

I wear the neutral support version. I order my shoes online and they always arrive true to size and fit. I can also get close to 500 miles in them before having to buy a new shoe. Also, I like the recent colors they’ve chosen, both for last year’s and this year’s shoe.

From comfort to fit this is the best running shoe, hands down!.

I just ordered these in Rose/Lunar color way. This is my second pair of on cloud running shoes but my first time purchasing the waterproof version…The fabric on them makes a loud and audible crunching sound with every step.

I have scoured these reviews and nobody has mentioned this before?!? If this is common then how is this bothering nobody else… I will be exchanging for another pair. I’m hoping perhaps I just received a defective pair because I would otherwise love the shoe and I especially love the color!.

As a nurse who works 12hr shifts, I need comfortable shoes to walk on all day. Purchasing these was the best decision ever! They are light and they support my arches, and I can walk in them all day without foot pain.

I have narrow feet. I believe these shoes would be best for those with narrow to medium sized feet. I have three pairs, two for work and a pair that I wear to the gym. I often get a lot of compliments on them.

was as described and photographed. Fits well, just like my other ON shoes. Very comfortable. Received quickly and appreciate the prompt service. I have narrow feet an a high arch, so it is important for me to find shoes what fit well.

I am hoping these also wear well. Love these shoes!.

I cannot recommend these enough. My second pair of these trainers. The most comfortable I have ever found and I do quite a lot of walking. Suggest buying a half size bigger than your normal size as they run small.

Service was great- easy to track. Thank you.

I ordered these shoes less than one month ago. At first, the feel is incredible. Great arch support and I couldn’t wait to take them on a run. The first treadmill run sold me as they really do put energy back in your step, but that’s where the good feelings ended.

After run #1 (4 miles) I noticed the logo on the inner heel was already wearing off. not a good sign. Fast forward to less than 50 miles ran on these shoes and a hole is developing in both heels and the stitching is coming loose in the tongue.

I’ve heard that quality is an issue with these shoes and those rumors are correct. I want to love these, but they are just too poor of quality for me to consider buying another pair.

The shoes have a nice wide comfortable toe box (I have bunions and flat feet) but do not care for the elastic laces as they don’t stay tied nor do they fit well Fri the groomers when trying to re-lace them they are short! Still getting used to them yet! Not sure o would order another pair at this point.

I’ve been a long time runner and competitor. I bought these a week ago after using Kayano shoes for years and other brands. I have been on a few runs as a regular runner to assess them and it’s disappointing that they don’t seem as good as they used to be.

They appear as a harsh and uncomfortable shoe. Pro’s: They feel light. My size 11 shoe weights in at 320g ea. The elastic in the Upper construction is excellent that it hugs your foot like a sock and it seems quite breathable.

I like to run my shoes quite snug, so they seem true to size, if slightly narrow in the toe box. Colours a pretty neat. Cons: They’re very rigid in the sole. They’ll become more pliable with use, but currently they create quite a bit of pressure on Toe off.

The Upper and the tongue is very thin. It saves on weight but you feel the laces of you like to cinch your shoes up tight. Cushioning throughout the sole, whilst thick, is not as comfortable as they used to be in years gone by.

Much less Gel in the Heel and midfoot areas, instead relying on high density foams which seem harder and less forgiving. It cuts down weight in sacrifice of impact absorption and you feel it if running on the road if you have poor technique.

Heel cut is just a bit too low to grab the back of the foot securely. This seems to be an Asics thing now, as my last two pairs of Kayanos do the same thing and the Heel foam blows out from rubbing on the heel rather than locking the shoe in place.

For the price of a flagship shoe, they just don’t tick enough boxes in the comfort department anymore to be value for money.

I have worn Asics Gel Nimbus for many years as my go to walking/athletic shoe. It was a lifesaver for me when I had plantar fasciitis in 2012. I have tried to get a new pair the last few years and the last few iterations just did not work for me.

The cushion had changed and toe box seemed shorter and overall the shoe more narrow. One of my feet measures as a B width and the other a C width so I have been looking at a women’s D shoe. I have had to go up another 1/2 size as the shoes seems to be cut shorter than the older styles.

I bought this pair of Nimbus and chose the mens shoe regular width as it just felt a little better than the women’s D width. What I like: The cushion and arch support even though I think the gel feel is far less than say 3 versions ago.

What I don’t like: The way the tongue is sewn in. Not nearly as soft and comfortable as the loose tongue. I preferred the split cushion where the achilles tendon comes down to the heal. Much more comfortable.

The shoe still feels a bit snug and considering trying the men’s wide to see if the toe box is more comfortable and wish the toe box was a bit taller. I spent a long time at the shoe store trying different brands.

I still think my nimbus gel 18 had the best all round shoe cushion for comfort on the upper as well as the sole. I just get the feeling the shoe has been scaled back or cheapened compared to former versions.

Looking at several other brands but in the end the arch support in this shoe really fits mine the best. Sad to pay 150 + for a shoe and feel like I am making do.

As the title states, this is the best and most significant update to the Nimbus line up. It is probably also the best year to year update I’ve seen across many brands. The drop in weight from the Nimbus 23 is significant (35g I believe) and definitely felt as the shoe feels far more balanced, promoting heel strikes to land on their midfoot.

Two standout updates are the inclusion of the new FFBlast+ midsole which adds so much comfort to the ride, and the updated upper where the tongue is now a thin but padded and stretchy tongue. Its a small aspect of the shoe but it looks sleek, and performs its duty far better than the padded and chunky tongues which were more prone to sliding left to right in the older models.

The Nimbus 24 is overall very versatile in that neutral runners like myself can wear them, but they also provide support for pronators and people who need correction in their step. Its especially useful for neutral runners recovering from injuries.

With the reduced weight and sleeker profile, the shoe is also more capable of quicker and longer runs, and absolutely a great experience for everyday running. A worthy addition to my rotation.

I like the On shoes, in some point, I had 3 pairs of their footwear – road, trail runners and casual pair. They fit my feet well and I believe it is the main criterion when you choose runners or any other shoes for yourself.

It is a great quality brand but has specific fitting. I have high-arched and narrow feet with slim heels. The On Cloudultra Trail Running Shoes is not my favourite model, but it has cushioning and breathability suitable for long runs and marathons.

Nice grip and durability of the outsole. And again works for my feet. The sizing is really odd for this model, I went a full size up compared to my other Ons. It took time to stretch the sock-fit fabric to make it actually comfortable.

On shoes look cool but please never go for the look, go for comfort!.

I am a Brooks fan, the only running shoe I will wear because of its fit and design that helps with my high arch. The Ghost is my go to shoe and the Glycerine is my long run shoe. When I saw the Glycerine 20’s were coming out, I immediately had to get a pair.

I loved the previous version. I loved to look of the shoe (triple black) and the fit felt like my old Ghosts, almost like a race shoe. So far so good. But then I wore them on my long run. Unlike my previous Glycerine’s, the 20’s had no cushioning or bounce.

It took a toll on the bottom of my feet. I purchased a padded insole to help absorb some of the shock, and tried that out last night, but it had limited impact. It almost feels like I am running in my work dress shoes.

I was told that the shoe takes a while to break in so I will continue wearing them hoping that I start to feel some shock absorbtion. In my case, the impact is felt in the ball of my foot. I hope this changes because I like the fit of these.

Ironically, my new Ghosts feel like my old Glycerines and my new Glycerines feel like my old Ghosts. As of right now, the Glycerine 20’s are not what I had hoped.

I’m 170lb, 10 to 11 min/mile runner going through marathon training. For my long runs over 18 miles, I’ve tried Nike Invincible Run and Skechers GoRun Maxroad 5, both of which featured widely publicized super foam midsoles, but just didn’t work out due to issues such as blisters, fit, or ride quality.

Nimbus 24 so far proven to have just as good in terms of cushioning, but with superior upper and ride. I’m free of the same problems with those previous shoes. Nimbus 24 has bouncy Blast Plus midsoles, has the right amount of flexibility in the forefoot, while being very consistent in cushioning and ride.

The semi-exposed Trussitc bar provided just the right amount of stability through my gait cycles. The well shaped and padded heel counters provides great comfort. I’m not sold on the stretchy tongue, as I found myself needing to pull it form time to time to maintain the same comfort.

But still, the upper is supremely comfortable, and all of those quality have convinced me to donate the Nike and the Skechers. I highly recommend Nimbus 24. I don’t really have wide feet but have read other reviews about narrower fit, and Wide turned out to be the right choice.

I did a lot of research before buying my Nimbus 23 shoes, with runners at the local harriers and online. I’ve always had problems getting shoes to fit my wide feet and not many shops supply half sizes.

Also I’ve got a lot of miles on the clock and feel it on my knees, shins and feet when sprinting. So I wanted good fit and good shock absorption- research done I chose the N23s. The web site is straight forward and pretty informative in helping you choose the right shoes and set up.

Delivery (from Germany) was fine. Upon opening the box I spotted the size and it was not what I ordered! I tried them on as I thought it was only a size out I might get lucky? Since trying them on I’ve done about 60 miles running and sprinting in them and I totally love them.

No more sore knees/ feet. No blisters or chafing during breaking in period! In fact there was no breaking in period. Turns out I ordered in UK size and of course the shoes arrived in Eu measurement written on the shoes.

I knew what is assumed to be the equivalent and thought they were wrong. Reading some info regards Eu/Uk sizes, turns out they are not directly comparable. Asics had worked out from the info I gave them (wide feet etc) and got it spot on.

Maybe only people who really struggle to get correctly fitting shoes will appreciate what it means to get a 100% fit. It’s actually very painful putting up with something that’s just quite close.