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Most runners aren’t willing to compromise on their shoes. Prioritizing an extra-cushioned sole to keep foot pain at bay and to protect their fragile joints, thousands of them smartly turned to the highly lauded Brooks Ghost Max 3. With support to assist with toe-offs, plenty of padding for comfort and a broad base for stability, it’s easy to understand why this shoe has so many five-star ratings on Amazon. The sneaker being 31% off at the moment is simply the cherry on top.

Brooks Ghost Max 3 Women’s Running Shoe

$160 $110 at Amazon

The thing about running shoes is that the style is deeply personal to the wearer. Because I have weak ankles, I tend to shy away from shoes with a lot of cushioning, preferring the supportive stride of the Brooks Adrenalines instead. My marathon-running friend, however, won’t wear a sneaker unless it’s heavily cushioned. Protecting her joints and padding her feet are the qualities she values most in a shoe. As preferences vary so much, the fact that 2,100 Amazon shoppers agree that the Brooks Ghost Max 3 is one of the “best” cushioned running shoes on the market speaks volumes about its design.

“I suffered for years with heel pain,” wrote one reviewer who suffers from plantar fasciitis, saying that “after wearing the Brooks Ghost Max, I am pain-free.” It’s like “running on clouds,” wrote another. They’re “incredible for anyone who needs comfort and support for their metatarsal arch.” A third shopper said that “after trying several popular walking shoes, this one was the clear winner for me. It has the perfect balance of cushioning and stability. The foam feels soft without being overly bouncy, so I feel very stable while walking.”

Outside of its cushioned sole, the Brooks Ghost Max 3 has a breathable mesh upper to promote airflow and expel heat as you move. It also earned the APMA Seal of Acceptancea designation awarded by podiatrists who reviewed the shoe and determined its design promotes good foot health. The men’s versionalso on sale, earned the less well known but no less important stamp of approval from Writer Dillon Evans, who described them as “perfectly balanced” and “relentlessly” supportive. He couldn’t recommend them enough for men with wide, flat feet.

After reading these reviews—and noting the shoe’s remarkably low price—I feel I might have to order the Brooks Ghost Max 3 while it’s still in stock in my size. Maybe this will be the moment when a cushioned sneaker wins me away from the Brooks Adrenalines for good.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $109.

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