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Comparing Running Shoes for Women

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Running Shoe for Women
Top Pick Award
Best Super Shoe
Top Pick Award
Most Versatile Road Running Shoe
 Top Pick Award
Best Balance of Comfort and Responsiveness
Price $139.95 at Amazon
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Pros Comfortable, responsive, versatileBuilt for speed, powerfully responsive, ultra-lightweight, surprising landing comfortProvides a beautifully balanced ride, super versatile, comfortable without being plush, lightweightUltra-responsive, lightweight, great for racingVery responsive, good overall comfort, more affordable than many racing shoes, stable, versatile
Cons Lacks traction on slick surfaces, thick heel might not be universally enjoyedProhibitively priced, lacks versatility, high arch won't suit all runners, lacks stabilityUpper material stains quickly, some runners might desire more cushionLess versatile, very expensive, lacks upper comfortHeavy for a responsive shoe, toe box is slightly cramped
Bottom Line With its blend of performance technology and comfort, this running shoe will be your first choice for all run typesThis speed-oriented racing shoe is designed for those with a need for speed who are looking to enhance their shoe collections with a high-performance additionThis versatile shoe is perfect for training runs of all styles and distancesThis speed-focused road shoe is what you want if you are chasing PRs, Strava segments, or pushing your limitsA great middle-ground between responsive energy return and comfort, this shoe is a pace pusher's race-day dream sidekick
Rating Categories Asics Novablast 4 -... Nike Alphafly 3 - W... Hoka Mach 6 - Women's Nike Vaporfly 3 - W... Puma Deviate Nitro...
Cushioning and Landing Comfort (25%)
9.0
8.5
8.0
7.0
7.0
Responsiveness (25%)
7.5
10.0
7.0
9.5
8.5
Stability (20%)
8.0
4.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
Upper Comfort (15%)
8.0
6.0
7.5
5.0
7.0
Weight (15%)
7.4
9.4
8.5
10.0
7.7
Specs Asics Novablast 4 -... Nike Alphafly 3 - W... Hoka Mach 6 - Women's Nike Vaporfly 3 - W... Puma Deviate Nitro...
Sizes Available 5 - 12 US, regular 5 - 12 US, regular 5 - 11 US, regular & wide 5 - 12 US, regular 5.5 - 11 US, regular
Style Neutral Racing Daily Racing Neutral/race
Measured Heel Stack Height 40 mm 42 mm 34 mm 32 mm 34 mm
Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop 9 mm 8 mm 2 mm 8 mm 8 mm
Plate Type None Carbon None Carbon Carbon
Rocker Angle 22.0 deg 26.0 deg 24.5 deg 24.0 deg 12.5 deg
Rocker Apex Location 69.48% 72.28% 65.38% 72.28% 68.82%
Measured Weight 7.36 oz 5.71 oz 6.27 oz 4.98 oz 7.02 oz
Upper Engineered knit mesh Atomknit Creel jaqquard Flyknit yarn Mesh
Midsole FF Blast Plus Eco ZoomX Supercritical EVA Nike ZoomX foam Nitro/Nitro-Elite
Outsole AHAR outsole Rubber Rubber Rubber PumaGrip ATR Rubber
Heel Tab Type Finger loop Finger loop Extended heel pull None None