Yes they do. ASICS tennis shoes use something called GEL cushioning. Depending on what kind of shoe you buy, you can get cushioning in the heel, forefoot or both.

Foot locker has the best cushioning running shoes in the market today. Go to their site and see their current selection. Cushioning running shoes help keep the joint pain away in your feet and knees.

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Brooks

cushioning used to reduce the piston velocity ,the piston movement will go for slow motion so that purpose using a cushioning.