Step 02 — The lineup

Matched to
Nike Free RN Distance 2

6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose

6 matched, side by side

Click any shoe for sizing & durability
The match
Weight
Drop
Stack
Plate
Pace
Price

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Sizing note

Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.

Durability

Expect roughly 358 miles before the midsole flattens out.

Step 03 — Every metric

The full comparison

MetricNike Free RN Distance 2Nike Flex Experience Run 12On Cloudaway 2New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4On Cloud 6(2025)On Cloud X 4Asics Gel-Excite 11
Weight240 g / 8.5 oz240 g / 8.5 oz230 g / 8.1 oz255 g / 9.0 oz245 g / 8.6 oz250 g / 8.8 oz285 g / 10.1 oz
Drop8 mm8 mm8 mm8 mm8 mm7 mm8 mm
Stack (heel)24 mm26 mm28 mm28 mm30 mm30 mm30 mm
Cushioning
Flexibility
Stability
Rocker geometry
Energy return
Responsiveness
Toe-boxStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Plate
Intended pace8:00–10:30 /mi9:00–12:00 /mi9:00–12:00 /mi8:30–11:30 /mi8:30–11:30 /mi7:30–10:00 /mi8:30–11:30 /mi
PurposeDaily, Long runDailyDaily, TrailDailyDailyDaily, TempoDaily
SizingTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to size
Durability~350 mi~350 mi~300 mi~350 mi~400 mi~350 mi~400 mi
Price$120$75$140$75$150$150$85

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