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Comparing Running Shoes for Women

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Price $138.24 at Amazon
Compare at 4 sellers		$144.99 at Amazon
Compare at 3 sellers		$121.64 at Amazon
Compare at 2 sellers		$165.00 at REI
Compare at 4 sellers		$140.00 at REI
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Pros Comfortable underfoot, zero drop, stable, great tractionGreat underfoot cushion, well-tractioned, perfect for mellow mileage, ultra-stableResponsive, strong underfoot comfort, true neutral stability, fun and useful heel tab, great traction for a road shoeSolid underfoot cushion, more responsive and stable than expectedAffordable, reliable, more breathable than previous versions, well-tractioned
Cons Flimsy tongue, iffy upper comfort, zero drop shoes aren't for everyoneHeavy, lacks versatilityUpper lacks comfort, strange lacing system, runs largeLacks versatility, somewhat clunky, heavyLacks tech, not built for speed
Bottom Line This comfortable and stable shoe is a great choice if a zero drop road shoe is calling your nameA great recovery day shoe, this stable and cushion-stuffed shoe is a dream come true for mellow mileageThis shoe is responsive enough for solid paces, though it lacks some of the comfort features some runners craveFeaturing an impressive stack and underfoot chunk, this shoe is ideal for leisurely effortsWith a 10 mm drop, this updated version is as reliable, stable, and perfect for moderate running as ever
Rating Categories Altra Torin 7 - Wom... Asics Gel-Kayano 31... Adidas Adizero Bost... Altra Via Olympus 2... Brooks Ghost 16 - W...
Landing Comfort (30%)
7.5
9.0
7.0
8.0
7.5
Responsiveness (20%)
5.0
4.0
7.5
4.5
5.0
Stability (15%)
8.5
9.0
6.0
6.5
8.0
Upper Comfort (15%)
5.0
8.0
4.5
6.5
7.5
Weight (15%)
5.7
3.3
5.2
3.2
4.8
Traction (5%) Sort Icon
9.5
9.5
9.0
9.0
9.0
Specs Altra Torin 7 - Wom... Asics Gel-Kayano 31... Adidas Adizero Bost... Altra Via Olympus 2... Brooks Ghost 16 - W...
Measured Weight 7.23 oz 8.43 oz 7.45 oz 8.52 oz 7.70 oz
Measured Heel Stack Height 28 mm 38 mm 33 mm 35 mm 33 m
Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop 1 mm 13 mm 6 mm 2 mm 10 mm
Plate Type None None Energy rods 2.0 None None
Rocker Angle 24.0 deg 23.0 deg 22.5 deg 28.5 deg 24.5 deg
Rocker Apex Location 71.2% 72.7% 67.9% 66.0% 72.8%
Style Daily Trainer Daily Trainer Daily Trainer Max-Cushion Daily Trainer
Upper Engineered mesh Engineered mesh Engineered mesh Engineered mesh Engineered air mesh
Midsole AltraEgo Max FF BLAST PLUS ECO Lightstrike 2.0 / Lightstrike Pro Altra Ego MAX DNA Loft v3
Outsole Rubber Hybrid AsicsGrip Continental rubber Rubber Rubber
Heel Tab Type Extended heel pull Finger loop Flap None None
Sizes Available 5.5 - 12 US, regular & wide 5 - 13 US,
regular		 5 - 12 US, regular 5.5 - 12 US, regular 5 - 13 US, narrow, regular, wide, extra-wide