What about something like the Hoka Clifton. Very cushioned, plus lightweight (ish) - 280grams. The soles aren't as big as something like the Stinson, and look and run like a normal running shoe.

Nike zoom fly. Go to a store and try them. I used to run in Newton and this is my favorite shoe. Its cushioned but responsive So it won't feel like you're running on sand like Hoka. Best I can compare it is to running on a treadmill.with a nice flexible deck.

Big fan of adidas ultra boosts here.

I have a pair of the kinvara that I rotate in and I like them. I’m also using the Hoka Speedgoat on the trail (and roads) which has some cushioning and grip. I haven’t had a chance to try the hoka speed instinct which is an even lighter trail shoe, but worth looking into.

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First off I see a lot of people who want light and low cushioned. Then when they get into something a bit more cushioned and therefore somewhat heavier their complaints go away. Then bc their complaints are gone they go back to lightweight/low(er) cushion and then their complaints come back. It's a vicious cycle that they refuse to break.

That being said since you say they "works ok" with your feet and that you want a soft cosy feel underfoot then I'm going to suggest that the Kinvara's should not be your daily shoe.

Here is a list of shoes off the top of my head I'd try.

Saucony:
Freedom ISO
Ride ISO

Hoka:
Clifton
tracer

Asics:
Roadhawk
DynaFlyte
Gel Quantum (this a f*cking great shoe, maybe Asics best neutral trainer, pricey)
Gel Pursue 3

Brooks:
Levitate
Ghost
Glycerin if you really want to go plush

Nike:
Vomero

Adidas:
Supernova (great wet weather traction)
Boston

361 Running:
KGM2 -2
Spinject

Based on what you've said the 2-4 shoes I'd try right off the bat would be the Saucony Freedom ISO, Brooks Levitate, Asics Roadhawk, Adidas Boston. These are somewhat in the order I'd rank them based on what you've said. You should try them all on at once if possible take them for a short test run, :20-:30s. If they don't feel good they're not going to 8k down the road. Then select the 2 you think feel the best and pit them against each other on a short test run. That's your shoe.

Trail shoes aren't my specialty.

If you ever make it to Tucson lmk. I'll take you into The Running Shop and fit you to a shoe.

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Check out New Balance Zante v3 and Gobi v2.

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No one who isn't used to the look of a Hoka shoe would dare say that, ahah.
Regardless, I wouldn't buy a Clifton 4. The 3 had major defects and the 4 is a much worse shoe all-round.

It’s hard to recommend a particular sneaker to anyone. I usually explain what makes it supportive and suggest they try models from several of the major companies.
Then I tell them to pick the one that’s the most comfortable.

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