How we picked and what to check
How we picked
Editorial edit. Rule: runner, performance or chunky shapes where the retailer listing names a cushioning system (ABZORB, GEL, Zoom Air, NITRO, OrthoLite or memory foam). Named cushioning is not a comfort guarantee; nothing here is wear tested.
Before you choose
Prices and listed sizes were checked on 1 November 2026. Confirm the exact colourway, your size, final checkout price and return eligibility with the retailer. These are buying shortlists, not fit or comfort guarantees.
9 pairs ✦ Confirm current stock at the retailer
New Balance ✦ Retro runner
1906R
White With Nordic Green
Listed UK sizes
Why this pair: New Balance 1906R: retailer lists ABZORB cushioning, with a mesh upper. Picked for named cushioning; not wear tested.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · Confirm size
Photo: Superkicks · U19069IL
New Balance ✦ Chunky
9060
Nightwatch Green With Angora
Listed UK sizes
Why this pair: New Balance 9060: retailer lists ABZORB cushioning on a chunky sole. Picked for named cushioning; not wear tested.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · Confirm size
Photo: Superkicks · U906065P
New Balance ✦ Retro runner
740
Black Metallic/Castlerock Pfp
Listed UK sizes
Why this pair: New Balance 740: retailer lists ABZORB cushioning, with a mesh upper. Picked for named cushioning; not wear tested.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · Confirm size
Photo: Superkicks · U7407BP
ASICS ✦ Retro runner
Hypersync
Graphite Grey/Black
Listed UK sizes
Why this pair: ASICS Hypersync: retailer lists OrthoLite cushioning, with a mesh upper. Picked for named cushioning; not wear tested.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · Confirm size
Photo: Superkicks · 1203A879.021
ASICS ✦ Retro runner
Earls X GEL-Cumulus 16
Coconut Milk/Black
Listed UK sizes
Why this pair: ASICS Earls X GEL-Cumulus 16: retailer lists GEL cushioning, with a mesh upper. Picked for named cushioning; not wear tested.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · Confirm size
Photo: Superkicks · 1203B053.200
ASICS ✦ Retro runner
Lapstone & Hammer X GEL-Kayano 12.1 "The Spark"
Cream/Pure Silver
Listed UK sizes
Why this pair: ASICS Lapstone & Hammer X GEL-Kayano 12.1 "The Spark": retailer lists GEL cushioning, with a mesh upper. Picked for named cushioning; not wear tested.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · Confirm size
Photo: Superkicks · 1203B103.100
Nike ✦ Retro runner
Zoom Vomero 5 SE
Newsprint/Iron Grey-Total Orange-Black
Listed UK sizes
Why this pair: Nike Zoom Vomero 5 SE: retailer lists Zoom Air cushioning, with a mesh upper. Picked for named cushioning; not wear tested.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · Confirm size
Photo: Superkicks · IQ6589-003
Campus ✦ Chunky
DASHY
Black
Listed UK sizes
Why this pair: Campus Dashy: retailer lists memory foam cushioning on a chunky sole, with a mesh upper. Picked for named cushioning; not wear tested.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · Confirm size
Photo: Campus Shoes · 22L-1079-L-BLACK-DGREY
Campus ✦ Chunky
LODGE
White
Listed UK sizes
Why this pair: Campus Lodge: retailer lists memory foam cushioning on a chunky sole, with a mesh upper. Picked for named cushioning; not wear tested.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · Confirm size
Photo: Campus Shoes · LODGE-L-OFFWHT-SGRN
Prices are dated checks for the pictured colourway. Advice combines retailer specifications and editorial judgement. We have not wear tested these pairs.