What are the most durable running shoes on the market?
This page compares 8 running shoes on the markets with verified specifications and prices. Top options include On Cloudmonster 2, New Balance 1080 v15, New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v14. Prices range from £60 to £134. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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On Cloudmonster 2
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£93.25 ≈ | — | — | 10.4 | 35 (heel) / 29 (forefoot) | 6 | Dual-density Helion EVA foam with Nylon Speedboard | Carbon rubber in high-wear areas | — |
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The Cloudmonster 2 is a highly cushioned road running shoe with large CloudTec elements, dual-density Helion foam and a nylon Speedboard for propulsion. It suits runners seeking a stable, high-stack daily trainer with strong cushioning and a wide fit.
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New Balance 1080 v15
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£126.91 ≈ | — | — | 9.2 | 37 | 6 | Infinion (supercritical TPEE/EVA blend) | Rubber | — |
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The 1080 v15 is a premium neutral daily trainer with a high, plush stack and a livelier, lighter Infinion foam for improved energy return. It suits runners seeking cushioned long-run comfort and a responsive ride for easy to moderate paces.
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New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v14
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£59.73 ≈ | — | — | 10.5 | 38 | 6 | Fresh Foam X | Rubber | — |
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The Fresh Foam 1080 v14 is a plush, highly cushioned neutral daily trainer with an updated Fresh Foam X midsole and a triple jacquard mesh upper for comfort and breathability. It suits runners seeking soft long-run cushioning and everyday comfort rather than a lightweight race shoe.
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Altra Lone Peak 9
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£104.55 ≈ | — | — | 11.5 | 25 | 0 | Altra EGO | MaxTrac (standard) | — |
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The Lone Peak 9 is a zero-drop trail shoe with a wide FootShape toe box, moderate cushioning and a flexible MaxTrac outsole (Vibram Megagrip is offered on 9+ variants). It suits trail runners and hikers who want ground feel, toe splay and a low stack for stability on technical terrain.
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New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v15
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£126.95 ≈ | — | — | 9.2 | 40 | 6 | Infinion (EVA/TPEE blend) | Rubber | — |
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The 1080 v15 is a max-cushion neutral daily trainer featuring New Balance's Infinion supercritical foam for improved energy return and a lighter feel. It has a high stacked, plush ride suited for long runs, recovery days, and runners seeking maximum cushioning with a responsive feel.
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Nike Vomero Plus
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£134.38 ≈ | Nike | Vomero Plus | 10.3 | 45/35 | 10 | ZoomX foam | High-abrasion rubber | — |
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The Vomero Plus is a maximalist daily trainer with a full-length ZoomX midsole for plush, responsive cushioning and a pronounced rocker for smooth transitions. It suits runners seeking recovery or long-run comfort and lovers of high-stack, soft rides.
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Saucony Peregrine 16
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£108.24 ≈ | — | — | 9.5 | 32 | 4 | PWRRUN | Vibram Megagrip | ✓ |
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The Peregrine 16 is a versatile, cushioned trail shoe with PWRRUN midsole foam and a full Vibram Megagrip outsole for strong traction on technical and wet terrain. Its 32/28mm stack and 4mm drop suit runners seeking protection and responsiveness on mixed trails; a GTX waterproof version is offered for wet conditions.
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ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27
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£74.59 ≈ | — | — | 10.8 | 43.5 | 8 | FF BLAST PLUS ECO | HYBRID ASICSGRIP and AHAR+ rubber | — |
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Max-cushion daily trainer with a very high stack, Plush FF Blast Plus Eco midsole and PureGEL heel for soft landings. Suited for long, easy miles and recovery runs where cushioning and comfort are priorities. |
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