Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 — Pillow-top max cushion with a plush knit upper. Recovery-day comfort food.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 417 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 | Saucony Endorphin Speed 4(2024) | Saucony Ride 18(2025) | Saucony Tempus 3 | Saucony Axon 4 | Tracksmith Eliot Ryder(2024) | Brooks Launch 12(2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 241 g / 8.5 oz | 232 g / 8.2 oz | 255 g / 9.0 oz | 245 g / 8.6 oz | 265 g / 9.3 oz | 258 g / 9.1 oz | 245 g / 8.6 oz |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 33 mm | 36 mm | 37 mm | 36 mm | 35 mm | 36 mm | 32 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | Nylon | Nylon | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 6:15–8:30 /mi | 6:15–8:30 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 7:45–10:30 /mi | 7:30–10:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Tempo, Long run | Tempo, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Tempo | Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Daily, Tempo |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~350 mi | ~350 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi |
| Price | $150 | $170 | $140 | $165 | $110 | $198 | $110 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.