Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed — Light, quick trail racer with Continental grip.
Sizing note
Fresh Foam X Garoe v2 run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.
Durability
Plated models here average ~275 mi; non-plated land closer to ~450 mi.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL | Salomon Aero Glide 4 GRVL | New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2 | Nike ACG Ultrafly Trail | Nike Ultrafly Trail | Hoka Challenger 7 GTX | Saucony Ride TR 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 275 g / 9.7 oz | 275 g / 9.7 oz | 269 g / 9.5 oz | 278 g / 9.8 oz | 275 g / 9.7 oz | 281 g / 9.9 oz | 280 g / 9.9 oz |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 11 mm | 8 mm | 5 mm | 8 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 41 mm | 41 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 36 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Wide | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | Rock | Carbon | Carbon | Rock | — |
| Intended pace | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 7:30–10:30 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Trail, Long run | Trail, Long run | Trail, Long run | Trail, Long run | Trail, Race day | Trail, Long run | Trail, Daily |
| Sizing | Size up ½ | True to size | Size up ½ | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~250 mi | ~300 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi |
| Price | $160 | $160 | $120 | $250 | $260 | $170 | $140 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.