6 comfortable and supportive sneakers we wear to workout

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With thousands of options to choose from, you'd think finding a pair of sneakers would be easy. But it's the exact opposite.

You ultimately want a pair that's comfortable and will support your feet all day, but since the market is oversaturated with sneakers, it's easy to get roped into buying a pair that is well-priced and looks nice, but doesn't do your feet any favors.

I needed a new pair a couple years ago and instead of researching which pairs would be best for my needs, I haphazardly picked the first pair that felt lightweight and looked nice. They were fine for the past two and a half years, but that's just the thing: They were only fine. They didn't give my arches enough support and when I walked 10 miles a day during my recent trip to Europe, they gave me big blisters and tore at the seams.

So I'm in the market for a new pair of sneakers, but instead of picking out the first pair I find, I decided to ask the Insider Picks team about their favorite sneakers.

New Balance 860v7

New Balance

I'm not much of a gym person — I much prefer running outside or doing yoga at home. I used to run cross country 5K races in high school, and I still love running. I've gone through many different shoe brands to find the ones I like best. Although Saucony and ASICS make great running shoes, too, I always end up going back to New Balance.

The New Balance Women's 860v7 running shoes are comfortable and cushy when you're running on pavement or park trails. You can get them in narrow or wide widths, which is nice for those of us with feet that aren't exactly average. The color combinations are fun, too. These running shoes are so good they made our buying guide to the best women's running shoes. — Malarie Gokey, guides editor 

New Balance Women's 860v7, $114.99, available at New Balance

New Balance Women's 860v7 Extra Wide 2E Running Shoes, from $101.04, available at Amazon

Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit

Nike

Nike's Air technology has come a very long way since its original debut in 1987. In celebration of the technology's 30th anniversary, the sportswear giant released the Nike Air VaporMax. As a revolutionary take on Air and running sneakers in general, the Nike Air VaporMax features more Air than any other Nike sneaker ever made. Using a design intended to strip away all unnecessary elements of a shoe, the VaporMax doesn't have a midsole. Its Flyknit upper sits right on top of three large Air bubbles that make up the outsole.

Think of the VaporMax as the closest running sneaker that you can actually wear daily to a track spike. Right out of the box, they feel great, and after just a few wears I found them to be even more comfortable. The Flyknit upper molds to your feet for a hugging fit and the large Air units provide a bouncy, cushioned ride. Flywire technology is also used on the lacing system for a secure lockdown on your foot. Since the sole isn't a single flat piece like most sneakers, it took a couple hours of wearing to get used to. After that, you'll want to wear the Nike Air VaporMax as much as you can. — Amir Ismael, Insider Picks reporter

Nike Men's Air VaporMax Flyknit Sneakers, $190

Adidas Ultraboost X Parley

Adidas

What initially drew me to this specific pair of Ultra Boost X shoes was the fact that they were made in collaboration with Parley for the Oceans. Parley is an organization that aims to raise awareness and make changes in ocean life sustainability, so some of the yarn incorporates recycled ocean plastic. I’ve actually been keeping my eye out for this pair for awhile, because of that and because I love the look. I trust Adidas, when it comes to great running shoes, so I focused on those features in lieu of trying to hunt for quality. 

Not only are they sustainable and look great with anything, but they also have Adidas’ Boost technology which makes them really, really comfortable. The Primeknit feels like a sock, the body of the shoe is really lightweight, and the supportive cage fits closely to my feet without smothering. All in all, I love them and wear them multiple times a week, on errands and during workouts. — Mara Leighton, Insider Picks reporter

Adidas Women's Ultraboost X Parley Sneakers, $200

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