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 475 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Saucony Triumph 21 | Saucony Triumph 23(2025) | Adidas Supernova Rise 2(2025) | Brooks Glycerin 22(2024) | Brooks Glycerin Flex | Brooks Ghost 17(2025) | Brooks Glycerin 23(2025) |
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| Weight | 281 g / 9.9 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 275 g / 9.7 oz | 289 g / 10.2 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 275 g / 9.7 oz | 285 g / 10.1 oz |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 37 mm | 40 mm | 37 mm | 38 mm | 40 mm | 37 mm | 42 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:00–11:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Recovery, Long run, Daily | Recovery, Long run, Daily | Daily, Long run | Recovery, Long run, Daily | Recovery, Daily, Long run | Daily, Long run | Recovery, 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 | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~500 mi | ~500 mi |
| Price | $145 | $165 | $140 | $165 | $150 | $145 | $165 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.