Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Nothing further afield worth the detour from this lineup.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 342 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Brooks Asteria | Brooks Hyperion 2(2024) | Adidas Adizero RC 5 | On Cloudaway 2 | Nike Flex Experience Run 12 | Nike Rival Fly 4 | Asics Patriot 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g / 7.2 oz | 204 g / 7.2 oz | 210 g / 7.4 oz | 230 g / 8.1 oz | 240 g / 8.5 oz | 235 g / 8.3 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 22 mm | 30 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 26 mm | 30 mm | 28 mm |
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| Toe-box | Narrow | Narrow | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 6:00–7:45 /mi | 6:15–8:15 /mi | 6:15–8:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 6:45–9:15 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Race day, Tempo | Tempo, Race day | Tempo, Race day | Daily, Trail | Daily | Tempo, Daily | Daily |
| Sizing | Size up ½ | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~200 mi | ~300 mi | ~300 mi | ~300 mi | ~350 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $110 | $140 | $90 | $140 | $75 | $100 | $70 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.