Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Nike Streakfly 2 — Short-distance racer: featherweight, low and honest for 5K–10K.
Sizing note
Hyperion 3 run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.
Durability
Expect roughly 375 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Adidas Boston 12 | Adidas Adizero Boston 13(2024) | Hoka Transport X | Salomon Spectur 2 | Saucony Axon 3 | Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2 | Brooks Hyperion 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 260 g / 9.2 oz | 250 g / 8.8 oz | 274 g / 9.7 oz | 258 g / 9.1 oz | 244 g / 8.6 oz | 235 g / 8.3 oz | 244 g / 8.6 oz |
| Drop | 6 mm | 6 mm | 5 mm | 8 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 35 mm | 38 mm | 35 mm | 36 mm | 35 mm | 37 mm | 36 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | — | Nylon | — |
| Intended pace | 6:30–9:00 /mi | 6:30–9:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 6:30–8:30 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 6:00–8:15 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Tempo, Long run, Daily | Tempo, Long run, Daily | Daily, Long run | Tempo, Daily | Daily, Long run | Tempo, Race day | Daily, Long run |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | Size up ½ |
| Durability | ~350 mi | ~350 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~300 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $140 | $160 | $200 | $180 | $140 | $160 | $150 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.