Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Brooks Glycerin Max 2 — Brooks' tallest, softest ride with a strong rocker to keep it moving.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 475 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Hoka Vanquish 3 | Hoka Skyflow | Hoka Transport 2 | Hoka Kawana 2 | Under Armour Infinite Elite 2 | Hoka Bondi 10(2026) | Saucony Triumph 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 280 g / 9.9 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 305 g / 10.8 oz | 280 g / 9.9 oz |
| Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 8 mm | 5 mm | 6 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 32 mm | 44 mm | 32 mm | 33 mm | 38 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:30–13:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Long run, Recovery | Long run, Recovery, Daily | Daily, Recovery | Daily, Recovery | Daily, Recovery, Long run | Recovery, Long run | Recovery, Long run, Daily |
| 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 | ~450 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~500 mi | ~500 mi |
| Price | $170 | $170 | $150 | $140 | $160 | $175 | $170 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.