Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 400 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Adidas Galaxy 6 | Adidas Galaxy 8 | Nike Winflo 11 GTX | Brooks Ghost 17 GTX | Nike Downshifter 14 | Adidas Racer TR21 | Adidas Ultrarun 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 332 g / 11.7 oz | 318 g / 11.2 oz | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 309 g / 10.9 oz | 315 g / 11.1 oz | 318 g / 11.2 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz |
| Drop | 10 mm | 5 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 34 mm | 37 mm | 35 mm | 36 mm | 34 mm | 34 mm | 35 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $55 | $55 | $130 | $170 | $70 | $55 | $80 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.