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Step 02 — The lineup

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Saucony Cortana 4

6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose

6 matched, side by side

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The match

Weight

Drop

Stack

Plate

Pace

Price

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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

The full comparison

Metric	Saucony Cortana 4	Saucony Guide 19	Hoka Transport 2	Hoka Kawana 2	Altra Experience Form	Asics Gel Kayano 33	Asics GT-1000 14
Weight	295 g / 10.4 oz	275 g / 9.7 oz	295 g / 10.4 oz	270 g / 9.5 oz	265 g / 9.3 oz	298 g / 10.5 oz	280 g / 9.9 oz
Drop	4 mm	6 mm	5 mm	5 mm	4 mm	8 mm	8 mm
Stack (heel)	30 mm	38 mm	32 mm	33 mm	34 mm	39 mm	33 mm
Cushioning
Flexibility
Stability
Rocker geometry
Energy return
Responsiveness
Toe-box	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Wide	Standard	Standard
Plate	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Intended pace	8:30–11:30 /mi	8:30–11:30 /mi	9:30–13:00 /mi	9:00–12:00 /mi	8:30–11:30 /mi	7:30–10:00 /mi	8:30–11:30 /mi
Purpose	Daily, Long run	Daily, Long run	Daily, Recovery	Daily, Recovery	Daily, Long run	Daily, Long run	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	~500 mi	~500 mi	~450 mi	~450 mi	~400 mi	~500 mi
Price	$160	$150	$150	$140	$150	$200	$110

Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.

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