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Comparing Running Shoes for Women

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Awards Top Pick Award
Best Stability-Focused Road Running Shoe
 Top Pick Award
Best Low-Drop Road Running Shoe
  
Price $99.98 at Public Lands
Compare at 4 sellers		$144.99 at Amazon
Compare at 3 sellers		$99.97 at Amazon
Compare at 2 sellers		$138.24 at Amazon
Compare at 4 sellers		$225.00 at REI
Compare at 3 sellers
Overall Score
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Pros Comfortable, great stability, lots of width options, equipped for distanceGreat underfoot cushion, well-tractioned, perfect for mellow mileage, ultra-stableVersatile, great midfoot bounce, stableComfortable underfoot, zero drop, stable, great tractionGreat stability for a high stack shoe, recovery day ready, comfortable, surprisingly responsive
Cons Might be too structured for some, heavierHeavy, lacks versatilityOn the expensive side, low-drop won't suit all runners, not as wide as other Altra shoesFlimsy tongue, iffy upper comfort, zero drop shoes aren't for everyoneExpensive, high stack won't appeal to all runners, heavy
Bottom Line This traditional running shoe comes equipped with everything distance runners need to find comfort and strength during long training runsA great recovery day shoe, this stable and cushion-stuffed shoe is a dream come true for mellow mileagePerhaps not a universally-beloved runner, this low-drop, natural-feeling shoe is great for uptempo runs that roll right into lifting sessionsThis comfortable and stable shoe is a great choice if a zero drop road shoe is calling your nameThis uniquely designed shoe, with a high stack and rigid PEBA foam, offers ample cushioning and comfort for runners who want a supportive yet non-super shoe feel
Rating Categories Brooks Adrenaline G... Asics Gel-Kayano 31... Altra Vanish Tempo... Altra Torin 7 - Wom... Hoka Skyward X - Wo...
Landing Comfort (30%)
7.5
9.0
7.5
7.5
8.5
Responsiveness (20%)
6.0
4.0
7.0
5.0
7.5
Stability (15%) Sort Icon
9.0
9.0
8.5
8.5
8.0
Upper Comfort (15%)
8.0
8.0
8.0
5.0
7.0
Weight (15%)
3.8
3.3
5.6
5.7
2.8
Traction (5%)
9.0
9.5
7.0
9.5
7.5
Specs Brooks Adrenaline G... Asics Gel-Kayano 31... Altra Vanish Tempo... Altra Torin 7 - Wom... Hoka Skyward X - Wo...
Measured Weight 8.21 oz 8.43 oz 7.26 oz 7.23 oz 8.70 oz
Measured Heel Stack Height 33 mm 38 mm 35 mm 28 mm 43 mm
Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop 10 mm 13 mm 7 mm 1 mm 6 mm
Plate Type None None None None Two-piece carbon
Rocker Angle 26.5 deg 23.0 deg 25.0 deg 24.0 deg 21.0 deg
Rocker Apex Location 71.4% 72.7% 65.0% 71.2% 67.6%
Style Daily Trainer Daily Trainer Racing Daily Trainer Max-Cushion
Upper Engineered air mesh Engineered mesh Engineered mesh Engineered mesh Flat Knit Upper
Midsole DNA Loft v2 FF BLAST PLUS ECO Altra EGO PRO AltraEgo Max PEBA Foam
Outsole Rubber Hybrid AsicsGrip Rubber Rubber High-abrasion rubber
Heel Tab Type None Finger loop None Extended heel pull Extended heel pull
Sizes Available 5 - 13 US, narrow, medium, wide & extra wide 5 - 13 US,
regular		 5.5 - 12 US,
regular		 5.5 - 12 US, regular & wide 6 - 11 US,
regular