Step 02 — The lineup

Matched to
New Balance 520 v8

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 375 miles before the midsole flattens out.

Step 03 — Every metric

The full comparison

MetricNew Balance 520 v8New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4Adidas Coreracer 2Asics Patriot 14Asics Jolt 5On Cloudaway 2Adidas Galaxy 7
Weight265 g / 9.3 oz255 g / 9.0 oz280 g / 9.9 oz270 g / 9.5 oz290 g / 10.2 oz230 g / 8.1 oz285 g / 10.1 oz
Drop10 mm8 mm10 mm8 mm10 mm8 mm10 mm
Stack (heel)28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm30 mm
Cushioning
Flexibility
Stability
Rocker geometry
Energy return
Responsiveness
Toe-boxStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Plate
Intended pace9:00–12:00 /mi8:30–11:30 /mi9:00–12:00 /mi8:30–12:00 /mi8:30–12:00 /mi9:00–12:00 /mi9:00–12:00 /mi
PurposeDailyDailyDailyDailyDailyDaily, TrailDaily
SizingTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to sizeTrue to size
Durability~400 mi~350 mi~400 mi~400 mi~400 mi~300 mi~400 mi
Price$70$75$65$70$65$140$75

Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.