Performance Running Shoes
From daily trainers to uptempo shoes to marathon trainers, explore the best in performance running shoes
Speed Training
Dynafish Xiaonian
Lightweight super trainer engineered for speed
Price
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.3
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
ASICS Superblast 3
Max cushioned training shoe designed for long runs
Price
$210
Plated?
No
Foam
ATPU, EVA OBC Blend
Weight (oz)
8.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Super trainer designed for versatility and bounce
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Max Cushion
Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra
Max cushioned shoe designed for bounce and comfort
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Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Hoka Cielo X1 3.0
Cushioned race shoe designed for speed and comfort
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Brooks Glycerin 23
Classic daily trainer designed for comfort
Price
$175
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Topo Atmos 2
Cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA/TPU Blend
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
Speed Training
Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo
Dual-foam trainer designed for speed
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
ATPU, EVA
Weight (oz)
7.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Kiprun Kipstorm Elite
Carbon-plated race shoe designed for comfort and speed
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU, PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Kiprun Kipride Max
Max cushioned training shoe designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA / PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.6
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Mizuno Neo Zen 2
Max cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort and bounce
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
On Cloudultra Pro
Cushioned trail shoe designed for long efforts
Price
$260
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Salomon Aero Glide 4 GRVL
Max cushioned daily trainer with a beefy outsole for offroad conditions
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded TPU
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
New Balance 1080 v15
Cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE/EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Norda 005
Lightest trail racer on the market
Price
$325
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
8.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4
Race shoe designed for speed and versatility
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
ASICS Magic Speed 5
Speed training shoe designed to be light and nimble
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU, EVA
Weight (oz)
6.9
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
Max cushioned shoe designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Puma Deviate Nitro 4
Daily trainer designed for uptempo miles and speed sessions
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Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Saucony Ride 19
Daily trainer designed for reliability
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
eTPU
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Brooks Glycerin Flex
Daily trainer designed to give a flexible, natural ride in a cushioned package
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
8.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
ASICS Trabuco Max 4
Max cushioned trail shoe designed for comfort for long miles
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Nike Structure Plus
Max cushioned model designed for support and bounce
Price
$17
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA, TPE
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Stability
Race Day
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro
Race shoe designed for support and speed over long distances
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
ASICS GlideRide Max 2
Max cushioned daily trainer designed for a smooth ride
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Undisclosed, EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Max Cushion
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Max stack training shoe designed for relaxed runs and long miles
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
11.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Max Cushion
Puma MagMax Nitro 2
Max cushioned training shoe designed for high mileage
Price
$180
Plated?
No
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure
Race shoe designed for lightweight speed
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Price
$300
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
4.9
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Adidas Adizero Evo SL Woven
Upper update to the speed training shoe with race foam and aggressive geometry
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Mizuno Hyperwarp Elite
Lightweight race shoe designed for speed
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Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.8
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Diadora Cellula 2
Max cushioned training shoe designed for comfort and bounce over long distances
Price
$185
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Adidas Supernova Rise 3
Daily trainer with a cushioned ride and designed for stability
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Brooks Launch 11
Budget-friendly daily trainer with a bouncy ride
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Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA / TPEE, EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
R.A.D UFO
Max cushioned training shoe designed for speed over long distances
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Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Under Armour Velociti Elite 3
Carbon plated race shoe designed for speed at the marathon distance
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
2
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
ASICS GT-2000 14
Everyday running shoe designed for support and versatility
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
Speed Training
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3
Dual-foam training shoe designed for speed and comfort
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Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE, EVA
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
3
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Nike Structure 26
Daily trainer designed for support and comfort
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
10.4
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Stability
Daily Trainer
TYR Maverick-V1 Runner
Non-plated daily trainer designed for speed and versatility
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Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
HOKA Gaviota 5
Max cushioned shoe designed for stability
Price
$175
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
Cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort and stability
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Brooks Hyperion 3
Daily trainer designed for speed and versatility
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE, EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Nike Vomero Premium
Super max stack shoe designed for comfort and bounce
Price
$230
Plated?
No
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
12.3
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Lo
Racing shoe designed for speed and stability
Price
$230
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Hoka Mach X 3
Plastic-plated training shoe designed for speed, versatility and long run capability
Price
$190
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
10.2
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
Speed Training
ASICS Sonicblast
Speed training shoe designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU, Olefin
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
Very lightweight marathon shoe built for speed
Price
$300
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
4.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Brooks Ghost Max 3
Cushioned everyday running shoe designed for comfort and reliability
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
ASICS Megablast
Daily trainer designed for speed and versatility
Price
$225
Plated?
No
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
On Cloudboom Max
Stability-oriented max cushioned shoe designed for long runs and four hour marathons
Price
$230
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, TPEE
Weight (oz)
10.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
On Cloudboom Strike LS
Marathon race shoe with a one-piece upper that is sprayed on during the manufacturing process
Price
$330
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Nike Vomero Plus
Max cushioned running shoe designed for high mileage and versatility
Price
$180
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Mizuno Wave Sky 9
Max cushioned running shoe designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$180
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Race Day
ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo
Marathon race shoe designed for speed over long distances
Price
$270
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU, PEBA
Weight (oz)
5.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Puma Velocity Nitro 4
Lightweight everyday running shoe designed for speed and versatility
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
8.0
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
Race Day
New Balance SC Elite v5
Marathon race shoe designed for speed and comfort
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
On Cloudflow 5
Training shoe designed for speed and versatility
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Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA/OBC Blend
Weight (oz)
9.6
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Adidas Takumi Sen 11
5k and 10k race shoe designed for short-distance speed
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Salomon Aero Blaze 3
Lightweight trainer designed for speed
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
7.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Saucony Hurricane 25
Max cushioned shoe designed for support and comfort
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Stability
Max Cushion
New Balance More v6
Max cushioned running and walking shoe designed for comfort
Price
$155
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
Race shoe designed for speed and comfort
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Brooks Hyperion Max 3
Max stack training shoe designed for speed and mileage
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA & TPEE, PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Hoka Rocket X 3
Race shoe designed for speed and stability
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
Marathon race shoe designed for speed and comfort
Price
$270
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, ATPU
Weight (oz)
5.9
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Mizuno Wave Rider 29
Everyday running shoe designed for comfort and durability
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
Max Cushion
Adidas Prime X 3 Strung
Max cushioned training shoe designed for speedy efforts over long miles
Price
$300
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Skechers Aero Spark
Training shoe designed for streamlined speed
Price
$120
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPU
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Puma Magnify Nitro 3
Cushioned everyday running shoe designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Nylon plated training shoe designed for speed workouts and everyday miles
Price
$175
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail
Carbon-plated race shoe designed to handle wet roads and light trails
Price
$230
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
9.6
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Adidas Adistar 4
Entry-level daily trainer designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Asics Dynablast 5
Cushioned everyday running shoe designed to offer a versatile ride with elements of the Novablast 3
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Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Skechers Aero Burst
Max cushioned training shoe designed for comfort and bounce
Price
$140
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
New Balance Rebel v5
An everyday running shoe designed to offer speed and comfort
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA/PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
7.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL
Bouncy and comfortable daily trainer revised to handle wet weather and off-road terrain
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded TPU
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Saucony Triumph 23
Cushioned daily trainer designed for walking and running
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
Speed Training
Skechers Aero Tempo
Speed training shoe with a fast and firm ride
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU
Weight (oz)
8.7
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Adidas Supernova Prima 2
Cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort and versatility
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Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA & PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Max Cushion
Mizuno Neo Vista 2
Max cushioned training shoe designed for comfort, a smooth ride, and protection on long runs
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPU, EVA
Weight (oz)
8.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 TR
Max cushioned running shoe with a revised outsole for off-road terrain
Price
$175
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Mount to Coast R1
Comfortable and lightweight, non-plated shoe designed for road ultramarathons
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Speedland RX:FPY
Max cushioned running shoe designed to handle both training runs and racing efforts with an optional carbon fiber plate
Price
$300
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU, Undisclosed Blend
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2
Expensive, yet surprisingly approachable marathon racing shoe
Price
$500
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
4.6
Drop (mm)
3
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Brooks Ghost 17
Everyday running shoe designed for comfort and versatility
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Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.2
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1
$500 marathon racing shoe designed for elite athletes
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Price
$500
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
4.6
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Norda 001
Cushioned trail racing shoe made for high mileage
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Price
$285
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, eTPU
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Saucony Endorphin Edge
Trail running shoe designed for speed
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed
Speed training shoe designed for the trails
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA, Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
Marathon race shoe designed for speed and lab tested to be more efficient than anything else on the market
Price
$300
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra
Trail racing shoe designed for speed
Price
$220
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Gore-Tex
Everyday running shoe designed to handle roads and light trails
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
TPE
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Nike Zegama Trail 2
Max cushioned trail shoe designed for comfort over long offroad miles.
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Price
$180
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Mild Stability
Trail Running
Hoka Tecton X3
Plated trail racing shoe designed for speed and comfort over long miles
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Speedland GS:RAR
Max cushioned behemoth of a carbon-plated race shoe for the trails
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Beaded HTPU, PEBA
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Atreyu Race Model
Marathon racing shoe designed to offer performance in an affordable package
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Price
$120
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Adidas Adistar 3
Cushioned everyday running shoe designed to offer a comfortable and versatile ride
Price
$130
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
On Cloudsurfer 2
Everyday running shoe designed for versatility
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Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Brooks Glycerin 22
Cushioned running shoe designed for comfort and durability
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2
Everyday running shoe designed to provide support and guidance
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Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Undisclosed Blend
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Stability