Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 408 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Saucony Grid Seeker | Saucony Cohesion 18 | Nike Revolution 8 | Nike Downshifter 13 | Adidas Galaxy 7 | Adidas Runfalcon 5 | Nike Quest 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 285 g / 10.1 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 275 g / 9.7 oz | 285 g / 10.1 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 280 g / 9.9 oz |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 26 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 32 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily | Daily | Daily | Daily | Daily | Daily | 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 | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~450 mi |
| Price | $75 | $70 | $70 | $75 | $75 | $70 | $85 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.