Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Adidas Ultraboost 5 — Boost comfort first, running second. Great for walking and easy miles.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 450 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Brooks Ghost 12 | Brooks Ghost 16(2024) | Nike Journey Run | Nike Downshifter 13 | Nike Revolution 8 | Nike Run Defy | Adidas Duramo Protect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 291 g / 10.3 oz | 269 g / 9.5 oz | 305 g / 10.8 oz | 267 g / 9.4 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz |
| Drop | 10 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 32 mm | 36 mm | 34 mm | 32 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm | 32 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily, Long run, Recovery | Daily, Long run, Recovery | Daily, Recovery | Daily | Daily | Daily | Daily, Trail |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~500 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~450 mi | ~500 mi |
| Price | $120 | $140 | $90 | $75 | $70 | $80 | $90 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5, where 5 stability means the most guidance and 1 means fully neutral.