Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 433 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Nike Joyride Run Flyknit | Asics Gel-Excite 11 | Saucony Axon 4 | On Cloud 6(2025) | Brooks Levitate 7 | Nike Quest 6 | On Cloud X Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 280 g / 9.9 oz | 285 g / 10.1 oz | 265 g / 9.3 oz | 245 g / 8.6 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 280 g / 9.9 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 30 mm | 30 mm | 35 mm | 30 mm | 34 mm | 32 mm | 32 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 | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Recovery, Daily | Daily | Daily, Long run | Daily | Daily | Daily | Daily |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~350 mi | ~400 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $180 | $85 | $110 | $150 | $150 | $85 | $160 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.