Step 02 — The lineup

Matched to
Altra Vanish R

6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose

6 matched, side by side

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The match
Weight
Drop
Stack
Plate
Pace
Price

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Sizing note

Golden Spike run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.

Durability

Plated models here average ~200 mi; non-plated land closer to ~310 mi.

Step 03 — Every metric

The full comparison

MetricAltra Vanish RAltra Golden SpikeAltra Vanish Carbon 3Hoka SolimarSaucony Freedom 4Saucony Kinvara 16On Cloud Waterproof
Weight165 g / 5.8 oz155 g / 5.5 oz200 g / 7.1 oz232 g / 8.2 oz227 g / 8.0 oz207 g / 7.3 oz272 g / 9.6 oz
Drop0 mm0 mm0 mm6 mm4 mm4 mm6 mm
Stack (heel)18 mm15 mm36 mm26 mm28 mm29 mm24 mm
Cushioning
Flexibility
Stability
Rocker geometry
Energy return
Responsiveness
Toe-boxStandardWideWideStandardStandardStandardStandard
PlateCarbon
Intended pace4:45–7:00 /mi4:30–6:30 /mi5:15–7:15 /mi7:30–10:00 /mi7:30–10:00 /mi6:30–8:30 /mi7:30–10:00 /mi
PurposeRace dayRace dayRace dayDaily, Long runDaily, Long runTempo, DailyDaily, Long run
SizingSize up ½Size up ½True to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to size
Durability~200 mi~150 mi~200 mi~300 mi~400 mi~400 mi~300 mi
Price$120$100$260$130$180$140$180

Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.