Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Nike Structure 26 — Wide base and firmer sidewalls — Nike's mainstream support trainer.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 467 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | New Balance 940 v4 | Saucony Cohesion 18 | New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v15 | New Balance 1540 v3 | Nike Downshifter 13 | Adidas Duramo Protect | Adidas Runfalcon 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 320 g / 11.3 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 335 g / 11.8 oz | 275 g / 9.7 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 30 mm | 30 mm | 38 mm | 32 mm | 30 mm | 32 mm | 30 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Wide | Wide | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily | Daily | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily | 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 | ~550 mi | ~400 mi | ~500 mi | ~600 mi | ~400 mi | ~500 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $130 | $70 | $145 | $180 | $75 | $90 | $70 |
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