Looking for the most comfortable trainers for women? These 3 top-rated pairs are tried and tested

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last updated 16 July 2024

If, like me, trainers are your go-to footwear, having a pair of the most comfort trainers for women is key. And I'm not just talking about a bit of extra padding or cushioning, wearing trainers all day means I need footwear that has comfort at the forefront of its design. But that doesn't mean I want to compromise on style.

Thankfully, there's a plethora of stylish and comfortable trainers available now. And between us here at woman&home, we've tested a fair few of them. There are a few brands we constantly come back to as our favourites for comfort and style – many of which you'll find in our pick of the best white trainers.

The best news is all our picks below will keep your feet comfortable all day, but they look good while doing so – and there's a range to suit a variety of tastes. Scroll down for the top most comfortable trainers for women, as voted for by the w&h team and customer reviews.

Most Comfortable trainers for women: Our top picks

Fitflop Women's Rally Sneakers Trainers

woman&home content director Lucy Searle owns a pair of Fitflops' Rally trainers, which she recently tested the comfort of on a day out at Chelsea Flower Show. Despite suffering with mild plantar fasciitis in both her feet, and arthritis in her right foot, Lucy was a great trial person to try out the brand's ‘Anatomicush’ technology Fitflop says creates an “anatomically contoured footbed that increases foot-to-midsole contact for maximum comfort”. Lucy rated the trainers a solid five out of five stars, saying 'at no point did I feel any discomfort.' Find out more in Lucy's full Fitflop Rally trainers review.

Skechers Women's Ultra Flex 3.0 Sneaker

Skechers is renowned for its quality, specially designed footwear, so it's not hard to see why they scored an impressive 4.6 out of 5 stars average from over 1,500 reviewers on Amazon - with many of them commenting on how comfortable and easy to put on they are. "Really comfortable, easy to slip on if you have mobility issues," said one. "They're so gentle on my feet, just like a pair of slippers but they support like a good pair of walking shoes," said another, and "Whoever came up with the idea of being able to put on trainers without having to bend down is a genius!"

Superga Unisex's Cotu Classic Trainers

You might be wondering why this simple canvas pair of trainers are on my list. Well, I have owned a pair of Superga's for the last decade now - they are super comfy as a pair of every day shoes and are better suited to casual outfits than the more padded, chunkier options listed, Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't want to be doing 20K steps in them all the time, but they're a great, slightly more stylish version of a very comfortable trainer. And they are such a great price right now, they're hard to ignore. Plus, they are a firm favourite in Kate Middleton's trainer collection, which is high praise indeed.

Our picks above include Kate Middleton's favourite Superga trainers – a pair the Princess has been spotted in on countless less formal occasions. Kate is also known to love Veja Esplar trainers in rose, and Lululemon's chargefeel 2 Low Women Workout shoes – sadly neither are on sale right now, but as investment pieces, you can't go wrong with either.

If it's discounts you're after, the John Lewis sale always comes up trumps for comfortable trainers, and the ME+EM sale has some utterly stunning pieces to go with your news footwear.

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Kurt Geiger Luz Chunky Sole Trainers

These gorgeous taupe-coloured Kurt Geiger chunky sole trainers would make a brilliant addition to any summer capsule wardrobe. The platform design adds height, giving the illusion of a longer leg, which is really flattering. Super versatile, these would look great with everything from a summer dress to cropped jeans and a crisp white tee.

Hush Morely Leather Trainers

These white trainers from Hush have a nice little spin on a classic, with stars and a splash of leopard print too. These extra details will help elevate any outfit. Made from genuine leather, they are easy to clean and highly durable.

Levi's Women's Malibu Beach S Sneakers

These canvas white pumps from Levis are an amazing price at under £30. And they're clearly worth every penny with them getting an average score of 4.5 out of 5 from over 5,000 reviews on Amazon. "Really nice comfy shoes of good quality. Perfect for the summer with the canvas material," wrote one reviewer just last month.

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Kerrie is the editor of woman&home (digital). For seven years previously she was editor of Future’s world-leading design title Creative Bloq, and has written for titles including T3, Coach and Fit&Well on a wide range of lifestyle topics.

After a decade of working in retail, Kerrie went back to education at the ripe old age of 27, graduating with a first-class honours degree in creative writing three years later. Her career in journalism began soon after, when she secured a job as a staff writer at Future Plc. In the 14 years since, she has worked her way up to editor level, gaining a wealth of digital experience along the way.

As a woman&home reader and a senior digital editor, Kerrie’s main purpose is to ensure the brand delivers high-quality, relevant content to help enrich and improve women’s lives – a responsibility she feels hugely passionate about.

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