There are many factors to consider when it comes to finding the perfect pair of sneakers, but the comfort aspect tops the list. (Okay, yes, they need to look fly too.) Sure, trainers should, in theory, be comfier than heels, given the cushioned, flat silhouette, but some can actually be deceiving. To pinpoint the absolute best sneakers out there, we culled through the stores you love to shop (hello, Nordstrom and Amazon) to pull the styles that are rated the comfiest by real customers. Here, we’re talking sneakers with a rating of 4.3 out of five and higher. Keep scrolling to find your new go-to pair and stay comfortable all season long.
Nordstrom:
Tory Burch
Colorblock Slip-On Sneaker
The Rating: 5/5"In love with this shoe. It's comfortable, and I love that it's a more casual shoe for every day."
Nike
Air Force Sage Low Platform
The Rating: 4.8/5"I bought the white ones for my daughter, and she absolutely loved the comfort and style. So I went back to buy her the gray ones, but they sold out fast."
Balenciaga
Speed Knit Sneaker
The Rating: 5/5"I absolutely love these shoes—super comfy."
AllBirds
Wool Runners
The Rating: 4.8/5"Love these. They feel like shoes that are already broken in."
Nike
Air Max 270 Sneakers
The Rating: 4.3/5"I love these shoes; they're super comfortable, and whenever I wear them, I get at least two compliments from people. Glad I got them."
Shopbop:
EYTYS
Mother Leather Sneakers
The Rating: 5/5"These are incredible sneakers. The cork insole is so comfortable. I have bad arches, and most shoes are difficult for me to wear, but these are fantastic."
Jeffrey Campbell
Lo-Fi Sneakers
The Rating: 5/5"They're so cool and comfortable. I took a size of 7.5 on a foot of 24.5 cm, and they're perfect."
Vince
Warren Platform Sneakers
The Rating: 5/5"These shoes are really amazing! Super comfortable and very true to size."
Tretorn
Meg Denim Sneakers
The Rating: 5/5"These sneakers are super versatile and lightweight. They can be worn with just about anything, and they're very comfortable!"
APL: Athletic Propulsion Labs
TechLoom Pro Sneakers
The Rating: 5/5"I really like the appearance and fit of these shoes. Very comfortable and true to U.S. sizing."
Amazon:
Adidas
Cloudfoam Racer Running Shoes
The Rating: 4.4/5"These shoes are very comfortable and cute. They are very light, which is great."
Puma
Fierce Velvet Sneakers
The Rating: 4.9/5"True to size. I usually wear a half size smaller in all athletic shoes, but these fit same size as any other shoe. Love the color, and they're comfortable."
New Balance
Fresh Foam Running Shoes
The Rating: 4.3/5“Exactly as pictured and true to size. SUPER comfortable and breathable, and I never have to untie, which is great.”
SouthBrothers
Ultra Lightweight Breathable Casual Mesh Shoes
The Rating: 4.9/5"Thank you for these shoes. They look exactly like on the pictures. The quality is perfect, and they're very comfortable."
Ugg
Fashion Sneakers
The Rating: 4.7/5"They're edgy and comfortable. I wore them for three days of walking in Paris, and they were great."
Bloomingdale's
Adidas Originals
Superstar Lace Up Sneakers
The Rating: 4.7/5"These are comfortable sneakers and look great on."
Burberry
Salmond Lace Up Sneakers
The Rating: 4.8/5"I love everything about these. They're comfortable. Fit true to size just as the description says."
Cole Haan
ZeroGrand Stitchlite Knit Lace Up Sneakers
The Rating: 4.7/5"These sneakers are lightweight, breathable, and super comfortable."
Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star Lace Up Sneakers
The Rating: 4.7/5"Converse are very comfortable, casual, and always look great. You can always find the perfect color to match your outfit. Great everyday shoes."
Gucci
New Ace Leather Lace-Up Sneakers
The Rating: 4.8/5"I love these shoes because first off, they're comfy!"
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.