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Comparing Running Shoes for Men

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Price $260 List$139.95 at Amazon
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$159.99 at Amazon
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Pros Fast, well-cushioned, lightweightLightweight cushioning, fun ride, versatileFast, lightweight, good wet tractionLightweight, great cushioning, comfortable upperSnappy toe-off, smooth cushioning, breathable upper
Cons Limited durability, only useful for going fast, very expensivePoor traction on wet/slick surfaces, warmer upperExpensive, not a daily trainerLack of traction, lacks rubber outsoleA bit fast for recovery runs, can be difficult to lace well
Bottom Line The fastest and most versatile race day shoe, this is the one we pick when it's time to go fastOur favorite do-it-all trainer is comfortable, versatile, and, most importantly, funFor runners who value speed over everything, this race-day shoe is a strong contenderThe best do-it-all option, these shoes combine great cushioning with solid responsivenessA snappy and lightweight daily trainer perfect for workouts and long runs that can also relax
Rating Categories Nike Vaporfly 3 Asics Novablast 4 Saucony Endorphin P... Hoka Mach 5 Adidas Adizero Bost...
Cushioning and Landing Comfort (25%)
9.0
8.3
8.5
8.0
8.0
Responsiveness (25%)
9.0
7.5
8.5
7.0
8.0
Stability (20%)
4.0
7.0
5.0
6.0
6.0
Upper Comfort (15%)
5.5
8.0
6.0
8.0
7.0
Weight (15%)
10.0
6.4
9.0
7.7
6.1
Specs Nike Vaporfly 3 Asics Novablast 4 Saucony Endorphin P... Hoka Mach 5 Adidas Adizero Bost...
Weight (per shoe, size 10.5) 7.24 oz 9.76 oz 7.95 oz 8.84 oz 9.95 oz
Style Racing Daily/cushioning Racing Daily Daily
Sizes Available 6 - 15 US 6 - 15 US 7 - 15 US 7 - 14 US 4 - 15 US
Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop 10 mm 7 mm 12 mm 9 mm 6 mm
Measured Heel Stack Height 39 mm 43 mm 39 mm 37 mm 35 mm
Measured Forefoot Stack Height 29 mm 36 mm 27 mm 28 mm 29 mm
Claimed Heel-to-Toe Drop Not stated 8 mm 8 mm 5 mm 7 mm
Claimed Heel Stack Height Not stated 41.5 mm 39.5 mm Not stated 38.0 mm
Claimed Forefoot Stack Height Not stated 33.5 mm 31.5 mm Not stated 31.0 mm
Measured Outsole Length 12.2 in 12.6 in 11.9 in 12.6 in 12.3 in
Measured Outsole Width 4.4 in 4.8 in 4.5 in 4.5 in 4.8 in
Upper Engineered mesh Engineered woven/knit Engineered mesh Engineered mesh Engineered mesh
Midsole ZoomX FF Blast + Eco PWRRUN PB PROFLY+ Lightstrike 2.0/Lightstrike Pro
Outsole Rubber AHAR Lo XT-900 Rubberized EVA Continental Rubber
Measured Outsole Hardness Outer heel: 56
Inner heel: 31
Forefoot: 68		 64 73 52 Heel: 62
Arch: 30
Forefoot: 62
Heel Tab Type None Finger loop None None Flap
Width Options Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular
Heel Compression Stiffness 36 lbs 44 lbs 45 lbs 35 lbs 50.5 lbs
Toe Compression Stiffness 31 lbs 44 lbs 51 lbs 38 lbs 56 lbs
Toe Box Volume 10.7 in cu 7.6 in cu 12.3 in cu 8.9 in cu 8.1 in cu
Rocker Angle 21.0 degrees 22.5 degrees 15.5 degrees 15.5 degrees 18.5 degrees