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 458 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | New Balance Ellipse v1 | New Balance Fresh Foam X Ellipse | Under Armour Infinite Elite 2 | Saucony Guide 18(2025) | Adidas Supernova Prima | Saucony Guide 19 | New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v16(2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 283 g / 10.0 oz | 272 g / 9.6 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz | 272 g / 9.6 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 275 g / 9.7 oz | 280 g / 9.9 oz |
| Drop | 6 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 37 mm | 40 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 42 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Wide |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily, Recovery, Long run | Daily, Recovery, Long run | Daily, Recovery, Long run | Daily, Long run | Recovery, Long run, Daily | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~500 mi | ~500 mi |
| Price | $130 | $150 | $160 | $145 | $160 | $150 | $150 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.