Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Asics GT-2000 13 — Lightweight support with mild guidance — stability without the bulk.
Sizing note
Fresh Foam Roav V2 run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.
Durability
Expect roughly 383 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Puma Speed 600 Fusefit | Nike Rival Fly 4 | Adidas Adizero RC 5 | Puma Velocity Nitro 4(2025) | New Balance Fresh Foam Roav V2 | Nike Flex Experience Run 12 | Adidas Duramo Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 235 g / 8.3 oz | 235 g / 8.3 oz | 210 g / 7.4 oz | 258 g / 9.1 oz | 238 g / 8.4 oz | 240 g / 8.5 oz | 240 g / 8.5 oz |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 9 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 26 mm | 30 mm | 28 mm | 38 mm | 32 mm | 26 mm | 30 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 6:15–8:30 /mi | 6:45–9:15 /mi | 6:15–8:30 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 7:15–9:45 /mi |
| Purpose | Tempo, Race day | Tempo, Daily | Tempo, Race day | Daily, Tempo, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily | Daily, Tempo |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | Size up ½ | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~300 mi | ~400 mi | ~300 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~350 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $110 | $100 | $90 | $130 | $100 | $75 | $100 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.