assistant: You're in the right category — easy-recovery shoes are built exactly for this: soft landings and maximum impact absorption while you rebuild. At 80kg, weight distribution matters; heavier runners benefit from the extra stack and softer midsole compounds to reduce ground-reaction forces. Before I lock in my top picks, one quick question: **Did the stress fracture happen in your foot, shin, or elsewhere?** That'll help me flag any shoes to avoid — for example, if it was a metatarsal stress fracture, some of these max-cushion shoes might still feel a touch firm in the forefoot even though they're recovery-focused. In the meantime, here are three strong options: **HOKA Bondi v9** — maximal cushioning, well-regarded, and HOKA's rocker geometry is forgiving on the push-off phase. At $175, it's a solid value pick for recovery. **New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6** — true max cushioning with a soft, compliant feel. At $160, it's the budget-friendliest of the three and reviewers rate it well for pure impact absorption. **Nike Vomero Plus** — described by The Run Testers as bringing back a lively, bouncy feel while staying stable. At $180, it splits the difference between the other two and offers a bit more responsiveness if you want to feel less "dead" underfoot during easy jogging. All three are plate-less, high-cushion road shoes designed for recovery. The Bondi and Vomero Plus lean slightly more forgiving; the Fresh Foam More is the most budget-conscious. Once you tell me where the fracture was, I can flag any fit or ride considerations specific to that site.