Hurricane 25

The ride is soft, protective and stable, which is exactly the trio you want from a supported daily trainer. Off the heel you drop into deep, forgiving cushioning, and the 6mm drop keeps the transition smooth rather than tippy, encouraging a relaxed midfoot-to-toe roll. It is not a snappy or fast-feeling shoe. Push the pace and the weight and soft foam ask you to settle back down, so keep it for the efforts where comfort matters more than turnover. Where it shines is the second hour of a long run, when your legs are tired and your form starts to wander. The guidance quietly holds you together and the cushioning keeps the pounding off your joints. Consistent, planted and calm underfoot is the honest summary.

Cushioning is the headline. With a 38mm heel and 32mm forefoot stack, the Hurricane 25 sits firmly in max-cushion territory, and the foam leans soft and plush rather than firm and responsive. That makes it a genuinely comfortable shoe for standing up to high mileage and long time on feet, protecting your legs when you are tired or carrying niggles. The trade-off is the usual one for this much soft foam: there is little energy return to play with, so you will not get much back when you try to pick up the pace. For easy running, recovery days and long steady efforts that is a fair deal, and heavier runners in particular will appreciate having this depth of protection underfoot without the platform bottoming out.

Stability is built in through structure rather than an aggressive medial post, so the support feels supportive rather than corrective. A wide, stable base and that deep heel counter do the steadying work, gently discouraging your foot from rolling inward without ever forcing it. Mild to moderate overpronators are the sweet spot here, and neutral runners who simply like a planted, secure platform will get on with it too. If you need strong, prescriptive motion control for severe overpronation, this softer guided approach may feel too subtle. For a firmer, more traditional stability feel the Asics Gel Kayano 33 gives you more overt support. But for most supported-shoe runners, the Hurricane's blend of cushion and quiet guidance is the more comfortable everyday answer.

The upper is plush and comfort-first, in keeping with the shoe's premium daily-trainer brief. There is generous padding around the collar and tongue, so lockdown is cushioned and pressure-free even on longer outings, and the structured heel keeps everything anchored. It is a warmer, more built-up upper than you would find on a racer, which is the right call for a supportive trainer but does mean it runs a little less breathable in hot weather. For the easy miles, long runs and everyday training this shoe is made for, most runners will find it plush and reliable, with enough hold to feel secure and enough give to stay comfortable when your feet swell late in a run.