Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
You may also enjoy
Asics Gel Kayano 33 — Asics Gel Kayano 33: 39 mm heel stack, 8 mm drop, 298 g — specs from independent lab testing.
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
| Metric | Salomon Sonic 4 Accelerate | On Cloudpulse | Brooks Launch 12(2025) | Adidas Duramo Speed | On Cloud 6(2025) | On Cloud X 4 | New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 250 g / 8.8 oz | 260 g / 9.2 oz | 245 g / 8.6 oz | 240 g / 8.5 oz | 245 g / 8.6 oz | 250 g / 8.8 oz | 255 g / 9.0 oz |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 9 mm | 8 mm | 7 mm | 8 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 30 mm | 30 mm | 32 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 28 mm |
| Cushioning | |||||||
| Flexibility | |||||||
| Stability | |||||||
| Rocker geometry | |||||||
| Energy return | |||||||
| Responsiveness | |||||||
| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 7:15–9:45 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily, Tempo | Daily | Daily, Tempo | Daily, Tempo | Daily | Daily, Tempo | Daily |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~400 mi | ~350 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~350 mi | ~350 mi |
| Price | $130 | $140 | $110 | $100 | $150 | $150 | $75 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.