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Comparing Running Shoes for Women

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Awards Top Pick Award
Best Balance of Comfort and Responsiveness
Editors' Choice Award
Best Overall Running Shoe for Women
Top Pick Award
Best Stability-Focused Road Running Shoe
 Top Pick Award
Best Low-Drop Road Running Shoe
Price $179.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods
Compare at 2 sellers		$120.93 at REI
Compare at 2 sellers		$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
Overall Score
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Pros Smooth comfort, solid responsiveness, stableComfortable, responsive, versatileComfortable, great stability, lots of width options, equipped for distanceGreat underfoot cushion, well-tractioned, perfect for mellow mileage, ultra-stableVersatile, great midfoot bounce, stable
Cons Heavy for a speed shoe, middling tractionLacks traction on slick surfaces, thick heel might not be universally enjoyedMight be too structured for some, heavierHeavy, lacks versatilityOn the expensive side, low-drop won't suit all runners, not as wide as other Altra shoes
Bottom Line We recommend this low-tech hybrid running shoe for smooth comfort, stability, and easy propulsionWith its blend of performance technology and comfort, this running shoe will be your first choice for all run typesThis 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 sessions
Rating Categories Brooks Hyperion Max... Asics Novablast 4 -... Brooks Adrenaline G... Asics Gel-Kayano 31... Altra Vanish Tempo...
Landing Comfort (30%)
7.5
9.0
7.5
9.0
7.5
Responsiveness (20%)
8.0
7.5
6.0
4.0
7.0
Stability (15%)
8.0
8.0
9.0
9.0
8.5
Upper Comfort (15%) Sort Icon
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Weight (15%)
5.8
5.4
3.8
3.3
5.6
Traction (5%)
5.0
6.0
9.0
9.5
7.0
Specs Brooks Hyperion Max... Asics Novablast 4 -... Brooks Adrenaline G... Asics Gel-Kayano 31... Altra Vanish Tempo...
Measured Weight 7.17 oz 7.36 oz 8.21 oz 8.43 oz 7.26 oz
Measured Heel Stack Height 35 mm 38 mm 33 mm 38 mm 35 mm
Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop 8 mm 8 mm 10 mm 13 mm 7 mm
Plate Type Full length plastic None None None None
Rocker Angle 24.5 deg 22.0 deg 26.5 deg 23.0 deg 25.0 deg
Rocker Apex Location 65.0% 69.5% 71.4% 72.7% 65.0%
Style Daily Trainer Daily Trainer Daily Trainer Daily Trainer Racing
Upper Mesh Engineered knit mesh Engineered air mesh Engineered mesh Engineered mesh
Midsole DNA Flash v2 FF Blast Plus Eco DNA Loft v2 FF BLAST PLUS ECO Altra EGO PRO
Outsole Rubber AHAR outsole Rubber Hybrid AsicsGrip Rubber
Heel Tab Type Extended heel pull Finger loop None Finger loop None
Sizes Available 5 - 12 US,
regular		 5 - 12 US, regular 5 - 13 US, narrow, medium, wide & extra wide 5 - 13 US,
regular		 5.5 - 12 US,
regular