Comparing Running Shoes for Women
Specs and Ratings Below | Compare to Other products
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Price | $139.95 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $160 List $129.95 at Amazon | $139.95 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $159.95 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $260 List $185.18 at Amazon |
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Pros | Comfortable, responsive, relatively lightweight, versatile | Very responsive, good overall comfort, more affordable than many racing shoes, stable, versatile | Comfortable, great stability, lots of width options, equipped for distance | Fantastic landing comfort, buttery soft upper, great for overpronators | Ultra-responsive, lightweight, great for racing |
Cons | Lacks traction on slick surfaces, thick heel might not be universally enjoyed | Heavy for a responsive shoe, toe box is slightly cramped | Might be too structured for some, heavier | Stack might be too thick for some, heavier | Less versatile, very expensive, lacks upper comfort |
Bottom Line | With its blend of performance technology and comfort, this running shoe will be your first choice for all run types | A great middle-ground between responsive energy return and comfort, this shoe is a pace pusher's race-day dream sidekick | This traditional running shoe comes equipped with everything distance runners need to find comfort and strength during long training runs | This shoe is made for runners who dream of comfortable, pillowy landings during their distance excursions | This speed-focused road shoe is what you want if you are chasing PRs, Strava segments, or pushing your limits |
Rating Categories | Asics Novablast 4 -... | Puma Deviate Nitro 2 | Brooks Adrenaline G... | Asics Gel-Kayano 30... | Nike Vaporfly 3 - W... |
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Upper Comfort (15%) | |||||
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Specs | Asics Novablast 4 -... | Puma Deviate Nitro 2 | Brooks Adrenaline G... | Asics Gel-Kayano 30... | Nike Vaporfly 3 - W... |
Weight (per shoe, size 6.5) | 7.36 oz | 7.02 oz | 8.21 oz | 8.01 oz | 4.98 oz |
Style | Neutral | Neutral/race | Supportive | Neutral stability | Racing |
Sizes Available | 5 - 12 US | 5.5 - 11 US | 5 - 13 US | 5 - 13 US | 5 - 12 US |
Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop | 9 mm | 8 mm | 12 mm | 11 mm | 8 mm |
Measured Heel Stack Height | 40 mm | 34 mm | 34 mm | 37 mm | 32 mm |
Measured Forefoot Stack Height | 31 mm | 26 mm | 22 mm | 26 mm | 24 mm |
Claimed Heel-to-Toe Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm | Not stated |
Claimed Heel Stack Height | 40.5 mm | Not stated | Not stated | 39 mm | Not stated |
Claimed Forefoot Stack Height | 32.5 mm | Not stated | Not stated | 29 mm | Not stated |
Measured Outsole Length | 10.65 in | 10.31 in | 10.50 in | 10.44 in | 10.19 in |
Measured Outsole Width | 4.32 in | 4.00 in | 4.25 in | 4.17 in | 3.80 in |
Upper | Engineered knit mesh | Mesh | Engineered air mesh | Knit mesh | Flyknit yarn |
Midsole | FF Blast Plus Eco | Nitro/Nitro-Elite | DNA Loft v2 | FF Blast Plus Eco | Nike ZoomX foam |
Outsole | AHAR outsole | PumaGrip ATR Rubber | Rubber | PureGel | Rubber |
Measured Outsole Hardness | 59 HA | 65 HA | 47 HA | 70 HA at outer heel, 65 HA rest of shoe | 72 HA at forefoot, 49 HA at heel |
Heel Tab Type | Finger loop | None | None | None | None |
Width Options | Regular | Regular | Narrow, medium, wide, extra wide | Regular | Regular |
Heel Compression Stiffness | 44 lbf | 35 lbf | 52 lbf | 42 lbf | 37 lbf |
Toe Compression Stiffness | 38 lbf | 40 lbf | 56 lbf | 38 lbf | 42 lbf |
Toe Box Volume | 6.2 in^3 | 6.7 in^3 | 6.5 in^3 | 6.4 in^3 | 6.5 in^3 |
Rocker Angle | 22.0 deg | 12.5 deg | 26.5 deg | 13.5 deg | 24.0 deg |
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