Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Asics Gel-Kayano 31 — Plush, heavily guided and built to last — the long-haul stability standard.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 508 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | New Balance 1340 v3 | New Balance 1540 v3 | Asics GT-4000 4 | Nike Structure 26(2024) | Nike Journey Run | Adidas Duramo Protect | Brooks Levitate GTS 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 330 g / 11.6 oz | 335 g / 11.8 oz | 310 g / 10.9 oz | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 305 g / 10.8 oz |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 32 mm | 32 mm | 36 mm | 38 mm | 35 mm | 32 mm | 34 mm |
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| Toe-box | Wide | Wide | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 9:00–12:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Recovery | Daily, Trail | Daily |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~600 mi | ~600 mi | ~500 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~500 mi | ~500 mi |
| Price | $160 | $180 | $140 | $140 | $90 | $90 | $160 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.