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The Saucony A6‏‎ is a fine shoe, and is not far behind my favorite in this class, the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]]. While the A6 is marketed as a 'racing shoe', I view it as an optimal shoe, providing everything most runners need without the weight that comes with the over engineering of traditional running shoes. The A6 provides good cushioning and the upper has the comfort of shoes weighing far more. It's only significant flaw is that the toe box is not designed for the human foot, a failing shared by most running shoes.  {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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The Saucony A6 is a fine shoe, and is not far behind my favorite in this class, the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]]. While the A6 is marketed as a 'racing shoe', I view it as an optimal shoe, providing everything most runners need without the weight that comes with the over engineering of traditional running shoes. The A6 provides good cushioning and the upper has the comfort of shoes weighing far more. It's only significant flaw is that the toe box is not designed for the human foot, a failing shared by most running shoes.  This shoe has been superseded by the [[Saucony Type A]] and [[Saucony Type A8]].  {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
 
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=Characteristics=
 
=Characteristics=
 
* {{H:WhyBuy}}.  The A6 is surprisingly comfortable given its weight, and it has a good cushioning-to-weight ratio.
 
* {{H:WhyBuy}}.  The A6 is surprisingly comfortable given its weight, and it has a good cushioning-to-weight ratio.
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* {{H:cushioning}}.  The A6‏‎‏‎ is well cushioned for its weight, and while not quite up to the cushioning-to-weight ratio of shoes like the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]], it comes close.  The heel is nicely cushioned, but I did notice a very slight unevenness in the forefoot cushioning. It was minor, and I only really noticed it when swapping shoes mid run, but watch out for it when you try it out. The forefoot is a little less cushioned than I'd like in a shoe of this weight.  
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* {{H:cushioning}}.  The A6 is well cushioned for its weight, and while not quite up to the cushioning-to-weight ratio of shoes like the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]], it comes close.  The heel is nicely cushioned, but I did notice a very slight unevenness in the forefoot cushioning. It was minor, and I only really noticed it when swapping shoes mid run, but watch out for it when you try it out. The forefoot is a little less cushioned than I'd like in a shoe of this weight.  
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* {{H:drop}}. The A6‏‎ has 4mm of drop when loaded, which is a tad more than I'd like, but it shouldn't cause any biomechanical problems. The main issue with that level of drop on a lightweight shoe is that it puts more of the cushioning in the rear and less in the forefoot, rather than balancing it out.   
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* {{H:drop}}. The A6 has 4mm of drop when loaded, which is a tad more than I'd like, but it shouldn't cause any biomechanical problems. The main issue with that level of drop on a lightweight shoe is that it puts more of the cushioning in the rear and less in the forefoot, rather than balancing it out.   
 
* {{H:structure}}. The A6 is a nice simple shoe that does not attempt to manipulate your stride. There's a single density of foam and only a slight rise under the midfoot that shouldn't create undue pressure on your arch.  
 
* {{H:structure}}. The A6 is a nice simple shoe that does not attempt to manipulate your stride. There's a single density of foam and only a slight rise under the midfoot that shouldn't create undue pressure on your arch.  
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* {{H:flexibility}}. The A6‏‎‏‎ has good flexibility with gaps in the outsole to allow the shoe to move naturally.  
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* {{H:flexibility}}. The A6 has good flexibility with gaps in the outsole to allow the shoe to move naturally.  
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* {{H:outsole}}. The A6‏‎‏‎ has harder wearing rubber outsole under most of the contact area, providing reasonable longevity. There are three drainage holes under the middle of the foot that can catch stones, which may be an issue.  
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* {{H:outsole}}. The A6 has harder wearing rubber outsole under most of the contact area, providing reasonable longevity. There are three drainage holes under the middle of the foot that can catch stones, which may be an issue.  
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* {{H:shape}}. The A6‏‎‏‎ is not designed to fit a human foot, so I [[Shoe Modifications| cut open the toe box]] so my toes would not get crushed and so my foot could move naturally. {{H:TryCuttingShoes}}
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* {{H:shape}}. The A6 is not designed to fit a human foot, so I [[Shoe Modifications| cut open the toe box]] so my toes would not get crushed and so my foot could move naturally. {{H:TryCuttingShoes}}
 
* {{H:upper}}. The upper is inflexible, but somehow seems to mold itself around the foot, providing a nice level of comfort. I noted on several runs how much my feet appreciated the A6's upper when I swapped to them from other shoes. The upper is largely seamless, with some soft padding around the rear of the foot, plus more softness around the ankle opening. It's one of the most comfortable shoes I've tested in this weight class.   
 
* {{H:upper}}. The upper is inflexible, but somehow seems to mold itself around the foot, providing a nice level of comfort. I noted on several runs how much my feet appreciated the A6's upper when I swapped to them from other shoes. The upper is largely seamless, with some soft padding around the rear of the foot, plus more softness around the ankle opening. It's one of the most comfortable shoes I've tested in this weight class.   
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* {{H:tongue}}. The A6‏‎‏‎ has a traditional tongue that is has a tab to attach it to the laces. The tongue has yet more soft padding.
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* {{H:tongue}}. The A6 has a traditional tongue that is has a tab to attach it to the laces. The tongue has yet more soft padding.
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* {{H:lacing}}. The A6‏‎‏‎ has flat laces that have a bit of elasticity in them that also contributes to the overall comfort of the shoe and I never had them come undone.  
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* {{H:lacing}}. The A6 has flat laces that have a bit of elasticity in them that also contributes to the overall comfort of the shoe and I never had them come undone.  
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* {{H:heelcounter}}. The A6‏‎‏‎ has only a vestigial heel counter that won't cause any problems.  
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* {{H:heelcounter}}. The A6 has only a vestigial heel counter that won't cause any problems.  
 
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Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
 
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The A6 and the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] are close, but the Hyper Speed provides better cushioning for the weight. On the other hand, the A6 has a more comfortable and padded upper.  
 
The A6 and the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] are close, but the Hyper Speed provides better cushioning for the weight. On the other hand, the A6 has a more comfortable and padded upper.  
 
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Compared with many shoes, the A6‏‎‏‎ is lightweight, but it's nearly twice the weight of the [[New Balance RC5000]]. The RC5000 provides just enough cushioning to improve [[Running Economy]], so it will be a faster shoe than the A6. However, I suspect most folks will appreciate the extra cushioning of the A6.  
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Compared with many shoes, the A6 is lightweight, but it's nearly twice the weight of the [[New Balance RC5000]]. The RC5000 provides just enough cushioning to improve [[Running Economy]], so it will be a faster shoe than the A6. However, I suspect most folks will appreciate the extra cushioning of the A6.  
 
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I tend to compare shoes against my benchmark "normal running shoe", the [[Asics GT 2000]]. The GT 2000 is over engineered and these features go against [[The Science of Running Shoes]], causing more problems than they solve. The GT 2000 has more padding in the upper than the A6, but I find that the A6 is more comfortable in practice. In every other area there is no doubt that the A6 is a better shoe. The A6 is just over half the weight of the GT 2000, but provides better cushioning in the heel and nearly as much in the forefoot. Compared with the A6, the GT 2000 feels like you're running in a wooden clog.  
 
I tend to compare shoes against my benchmark "normal running shoe", the [[Asics GT 2000]]. The GT 2000 is over engineered and these features go against [[The Science of Running Shoes]], causing more problems than they solve. The GT 2000 has more padding in the upper than the A6, but I find that the A6 is more comfortable in practice. In every other area there is no doubt that the A6 is a better shoe. The A6 is just over half the weight of the GT 2000, but provides better cushioning in the heel and nearly as much in the forefoot. Compared with the A6, the GT 2000 feels like you're running in a wooden clog.  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:19, 10 January 2018

The Saucony A6 is a fine shoe, and is not far behind my favorite in this class, the Asics Gel Hyper Speed. While the A6 is marketed as a 'racing shoe', I view it as an optimal shoe, providing everything most runners need without the weight that comes with the over engineering of traditional running shoes. The A6 provides good cushioning and the upper has the comfort of shoes weighing far more. It's only significant flaw is that the toe box is not designed for the human foot, a failing shared by most running shoes. This shoe has been superseded by the Saucony Type A and Saucony Type A8. (I use The Science of Running Shoes as the basis of how I test running shoes and what you should look for in a running shoe.)

Saucony Type A6 top
Saucony Type A6 bottom
Saucony Type A6 inside
Saucony Type A6 outside

1 Characteristics

  • Why you’d buy it. The A6 is surprisingly comfortable given its weight, and it has a good cushioning-to-weight ratio.
  • Cushioning . The A6 is well cushioned for its weight, and while not quite up to the cushioning-to-weight ratio of shoes like the Asics Gel Hyper Speed, it comes close. The heel is nicely cushioned, but I did notice a very slight unevenness in the forefoot cushioning. It was minor, and I only really noticed it when swapping shoes mid run, but watch out for it when you try it out. The forefoot is a little less cushioned than I'd like in a shoe of this weight.
  • Drop. The A6 has 4mm of drop when loaded, which is a tad more than I'd like, but it shouldn't cause any biomechanical problems. The main issue with that level of drop on a lightweight shoe is that it puts more of the cushioning in the rear and less in the forefoot, rather than balancing it out.
  • Structure. The A6 is a nice simple shoe that does not attempt to manipulate your stride. There's a single density of foam and only a slight rise under the midfoot that shouldn't create undue pressure on your arch.
  • Flexibility. The A6 has good flexibility with gaps in the outsole to allow the shoe to move naturally.
  • Outsole. The A6 has harder wearing rubber outsole under most of the contact area, providing reasonable longevity. There are three drainage holes under the middle of the foot that can catch stones, which may be an issue.
  • Shape. The A6 is not designed to fit a human foot, so I cut open the toe box so my toes would not get crushed and so my foot could move naturally. (I recommend cutting open the toe box of virtually all running shoes, with the exception of a few shoes like some Altra shoes. When you have some worn out shoes, you should try cutting open the toe box. I've found that it's a big improvement, allowing my toes to move naturally and engage for toe off, as well as reducing the possibility of blisters.)
  • Upper. The upper is inflexible, but somehow seems to mold itself around the foot, providing a nice level of comfort. I noted on several runs how much my feet appreciated the A6's upper when I swapped to them from other shoes. The upper is largely seamless, with some soft padding around the rear of the foot, plus more softness around the ankle opening. It's one of the most comfortable shoes I've tested in this weight class.
  • Tongue. The A6 has a traditional tongue that is has a tab to attach it to the laces. The tongue has yet more soft padding.
  • Lacing. The A6 has flat laces that have a bit of elasticity in them that also contributes to the overall comfort of the shoe and I never had them come undone.
  • Heel Counter. The A6 has only a vestigial heel counter that won't cause any problems.
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2 How Far Can I Run in the A6?

Different runners want different levels of cushioning, so this shoe may not suit everyone. Some runners want a Maximalist shoe when they run a 5K, while others will run a 100 mile race barefoot. Most people find that as the distance increases, they want a little more cushioning to protect their feet from the pounding and to offset a little of the fatigue that sets in over time. You can see from the charts below how the cushioning compares with other shoes I've tested for some comparisons. Remember that a thicker, firmer shoe would have the same cushioning rating as a thinner, softer shoe, but would feel rather different.

3 Comparisons

Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.

3.1 Saucony A6 and Asics Gel Hyper Speed

The A6 and the Asics Gel Hyper Speed are close, but the Hyper Speed provides better cushioning for the weight. On the other hand, the A6 has a more comfortable and padded upper.

Saucony Type A6 top
Saucony Type A6 bottom
Saucony Type A6 inside
Saucony Type A6 outside
Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 top
Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 bottom
Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 inside
Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside
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3.2 Saucony A6 and New Balance RC5000

Compared with many shoes, the A6 is lightweight, but it's nearly twice the weight of the New Balance RC5000. The RC5000 provides just enough cushioning to improve Running Economy, so it will be a faster shoe than the A6. However, I suspect most folks will appreciate the extra cushioning of the A6.

Saucony Type A6 top
Saucony Type A6 bottom
Saucony Type A6 inside
Saucony Type A6 outside
New Balance MRC 5000 top
New Balance MRC 5000 bottom
New Balance MRC 5000 inside
New Balance MRC 5000 outside
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3.3 Saucony A6 and Asics GT 2000

I tend to compare shoes against my benchmark "normal running shoe", the Asics GT 2000. The GT 2000 is over engineered and these features go against The Science of Running Shoes, causing more problems than they solve. The GT 2000 has more padding in the upper than the A6, but I find that the A6 is more comfortable in practice. In every other area there is no doubt that the A6 is a better shoe. The A6 is just over half the weight of the GT 2000, but provides better cushioning in the heel and nearly as much in the forefoot. Compared with the A6, the GT 2000 feels like you're running in a wooden clog.

Saucony Type A6 top
Saucony Type A6 bottom
Saucony Type A6 inside
Saucony Type A6 outside
Asics GT2000 top
Asics GT2000 bottom
Asics GT2000 inside
Asics GT2000 outside

4 Cushioning and Shoes

It's intuitively obvious that the cushioning in a shoe will reduce the impact on your body when running. However, The Science of Running Shoes indicates that the reality is rather more complex. While slight cushioning may reduce the effort needed to run by improving your Running Economy, most scientific research indicates that more cushioning does further improve Running Economy. In addition, cushioning does not generally reduce impact and may actually increase it. This is counterintuitive, but is likely to be due to the way a runners mind and body adapts to softer cushioning. Unfortunately, the scientific evidence is far from complete and it's hard to give clear recommendations. I believe that some runners will prefer more cushioning, while others prefer less, and typically those running further have a fondness for greater cushioning. I also believe that a shoe should be as light as possible, and a shoe should justify its weight with the cushioning it provides. My advice is to decide what level of cushioning you're looking for, and then find the lightest shoes that also fit well and are comfortable.

5 Visualizing the Attributes of the Saucony Type A6

How Saucony Type A6 compares showing rearfoot cushioning against the performance penalty of its weight. Upper right is better.
How Saucony Type A6 compares showing forefoot cushioning against the performance penalty of its weight. Upper right is better.
How Saucony Type A6 compares showing the price against the benefit (cushioning/performance penalty). Upper left is better.
How Saucony Type A6 compares showing the loaded drop against the benefit (cushioning/performance penalty). Upper left is better.

6 A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes

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If you're looking for "the best of the best" running shoe, here are my top picks. Of course, the answer will depend a little on what you're looking for, so I have recommendations for various categories.

  • Best All Round Shoe. The Altra Escalante is my current all-round favorite. It has plenty of cushioning for its weight, it has a very springy midsole, it lasts well, and it has a shape that's closer to the shape of a human foot than most shoes. It's a great shoe for any runner, including those Starting to run. It's also a fairly easy shoe to find due to its popularity.
  • Best Maximalist Shoe: If you want something massively cushioned, then I'd recommend the Saucony Kinvara 8. It's remarkably light and remarkably cushioned, beating Hoka at their own game.
  • Best Optimal Shoe: For those looking to trade cushioning for speed, the Nike Zoom Streak LT 3 was my top pick, but the latest version (LT 4) falls short of it's predecessor. There are lots of great optimal running shoes, which provide just enough cushioning with light weight and minimal frills, but all have their weak spots. Probably the best option at the moment is the Altra Vanish-R, which offers great cushioning for just over 5oz/150g.
  • Fastest Shoe: If you really want speed, then check out the Nike Vaporfly 4%. It's light, massively cushioned, and has a carbon fiber plate. Nothing comes close, not even the now defunct New Balance RC5000‏‎ or New Balance RC5000v2‏‎. There are a number of caveats; it's really expensive, it's really hard to find, and there's a significant injury risk.
  • Best Minimalist Shoe: Merrell Trail Glove. I recommend the trail glove for road running in spite of the 'trail' moniker. It's not a fast shoe by any means, but it's comfortable and will last well.
  • All Terrain Shoe. For trail running, I've become a fan of Altra, and I think their best shoe is the the Altra Timp, though the Altra Lone Peak is really close.
  • Honorable Mention: It's not really a running shoe, but the Vivobarefoot Ra is comfortable, minimalist and can more or less pass as a dress shoe. I've worn mine to weddings with a suit and they've not looked out of place. You can run in the Ra, but the leather means it doesn't breathe well.

For a more detailed on running shoes see the Recommendations for Best Running Shoes. This table lists the key attributes of What to Look for in Running Shoes. For more detailed information, on the shoes see detailed shoe comparison.

Full Review

Brand Name Rating Recommended
price 		Benefit Weight
(oz) 		Penalty
(sec/mile) 		Forefoot
Thickness 		Heel
Thickness 		Loaded Drop
mm 		Cushioning Flexibility
Saucony Type A Review Saucony A/A7 Recommended $100 6.4 6.7 12.1 19 22 1 4.3 7
Saucony Type A6 Review Saucony A6 Highly Recommended $100 8.2 6.1 9.5 17 21 4 5.0 7
Saucony Type A8 Review Saucony A8 Highly Recommended $90 7.5 6.2 9.7 19 20 -1 4.7 7
Adidas Adios Boost 2 Review Adidas Adios Worth considering $140 4.7 8.6 13.4 17 27 11 4.0 6
Hoka Bondi 5 Review Hoka Bondi Recommended $150 6.1 11.6 18.1 38 42 5 7.1 2
Hoka Clayton 2 Review Hoka Clayton2 Highly Recommended $150 9.1 8.3 12.9 23 28 1 7.5 5
Hoka Clifton 4 Review Hoka Clifton4 Worth considering $130 7.7 9.3 14.5 30 35 10 7.2 3
ON Cloudflash Review On Cloud Cloudflash Worth considering $180 4.4 8.3 14.6 19 26 7 3.7 6
On Cloudracer Review On Cloud Cloudracer Worth considering $130 5.7 8.2 12.8 19 27 5 4.7 7
ON Cloud X Review On Cloud CloudX Not recommended $140 4.5 8.3 16.3 21 27 7 3.8 7
Mizuno Wave Cruise Review Mizuno Cruise Worth considering $120 6.6 5.9 12.5 17 20 7 3.9 6
Newton Distance IV Review Newton Distance Worth considering $155 7.5 9.1 14.2 26 31 3 6.8 5
Asics Gel DS Racer 10 Review Asics DS Racer Worth considering $110 8.2 7.0 10.9 21 26 6 5.8 5
Altra Duo Review Altra Duo Recommended $130 6.0 8.4 13.1 29 29 1 5.0 5
Mizuno Wave Ekiden 8 Review Mizuno Ekiden Worth considering $115 5.7 5.7 14.6 13 18 6 3.2 8
Saucony Endorphin 2 Review Saucony Endorphin 2 Worth considering $115 8.0 5.1 9.6 15 13 -1 4.1 8
Adidas Energy Boost Review Adidas Energy Worth considering $160 7.2 10.0 15.6 20 30 7 7.2 5
Altra Escalante Review Altra Escalante Best of the Best $130 9.1 8.7 13.5 28 25 -1 7.9 6
Altra Escalante 1.5 Review Altra Escalante 1.5 Best of the Best $130 8.2 9.0 14.0 26 27 -1 7.4 7
Saucony Fastwitch Review Saucony Fastwitch Highly Recommended $90 9.5 7.1 11.1 20 22 4 6.8 7
Topo Fli-Lyte 2 Review Topo Fli-Lyte2 Highly Recommended $100 6.7 9.1 14.2 24 26 3 6.1 5
Reebok Floatride Run Review Reebok Floatride Worth considering $150 7.7 9.6 14.9 28 34 10 7.4 5
Saucony Freedom Review Saucony Freedom Recommended $160 5.4 10.7 16.6 25 29 3 5.8 6
Skechers GORun 4 Review Skechers GORun Not recommended $100 6.1 7.5 11.7 15 23 3 4.5 7
Skechers GOrun Ultra 2 Review Skechers GRU Worth considering $90 7.5 10.0 15.6 28 34 8 7.5 4
Asics GT 2000 Review Asics GT 2000 Not recommended $120 4.8 11.2 17.4 28 35 5 5.4 2
New Balance Hanzo S Review New Balance Hanzo Worth considering $110 7.6 6.9 10.7 21 19 2 5.2 5
Hoka Hupana Review Hoka Hupana Recommended $115 6.1 8.9 13.9 31 36 7 5.4 4
Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 Review Asics Hyper Speed Highly Recommended $75 10.9 6.3 9.8 22 26 5 6.8 6
Altra Instinct 4.0 Review Altra Instinct 4.0 Worth considering $120 6.0 9.8 15.3 29 25 -1 5.9 5
Asics Tarther Kainos 3 Review Asics Kainos Worth considering $130 10.0 6.9 10.7 17 27 9 6.8 6
Altra King MT 1.5 Review Altra King MT Recommended $140 7.5 10.7 16.7 19 21 3 8.0 5
Saucony Kinvara 8 Review Saucony Kinvara 8 Best of the Best $110 9.3 8.6 13.4 26 31 3 8.0 5
Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Review Altra Lone Peak Highly Recommended $120 4.2 11.4 17.7 24 25 4 4.8 5
Nike Zoom Streak LT 3 Review Nike LT3 Best of the Best $80 9.8 5.4 8.4 16 21 5 5.3 7
Nike Zoom Streak LT 4 Review Nike LT4 Recommended $90 8.5 5.5 8.5 15 21 3 4.6 6
Nike LunarSpider R5 Review Nike LunarSpider Recommended $125 6.9 6.7 10.4 17 21 3 4.6 6
Hoka Mafate Speed Review Hoka Mafate Best of the Best $170 7.6 11.9 18.5 39 40 4 9.0 1
Pearl Izumi EM Road N0 v2 Review Pearl N0 Highly Recommended $100 7.9 6.5 10.1 14 20 4 5.2 8
Saucony Nomad Review Saucony Nomad Worth considering $110 4.3 10.5 17.2 25 27 2 4.5 4
Hoka Odyssey Review Hoka Odyssey Highly Recommended $130 8.5 9.4 14.6 37 45 5 8.0 3
Altra Olympus 2.5 Review Altra Olympus Highly Recommended $150 4.6 11.8 18.4 35 34 0 5.4 6
Altra One 3.0 Review Altra One Recommended $100 6.1 8.8 13.7 23 23 0 5.4 6
Altra Paradigm 4.0 Review Altra Paradigm Highly Recommended $150 5.3 11.0 17.1 28 30 5 5.8 8
Asics Piranha SP 5 Review Asics Piranha Recommended $100 10.1 4.2 6.5 11 15 3 4.2 9
Brooks PureFlow 5 Review Brooks PureFlow Worth considering $110 6.0 9.7 15.1 26 29 5 5.8 8
Salming Race Review Salming Race Worth considering $130 6.9 6.5 10.1 16 19 4 4.5 6
Altra Escalante Racer Review Altra Racer Highly Recommended $140 6.6 7.6 11.8 24 26 6 5.0 8
New Balance RC1600 v2 Review New Balance RC1600 Highly Recommended $110 8.8 5.6 8.7 15 21 5 4.9 8
New Balance RC5000v2 Review New Balance RC5000v2 Best of the Best $125 14.2 4.0 6.2 13 21 6 5.7 7
Skechers GoRun Ride 3 Review Skechers Ride Worth considering $85 5.9 8.5 13.2 18 28 6 5.0 8
Nike RN Distance 2 Review Nike RNDist2 Worth considering $120 8.0 9.2 14.3 25 28 4 7.4 7
Inov-8 RoadXTreme 220 Review Inov-8 RXT-220 Worth considering $120 5.2 8.0 18.2 14 17 3 4.2 8
Salomon Sense Ride Review Salomon Sense Worth considering $120 8.5 10.0 15.6 26 29 6 8.5 0
Altra Solstice Review Altra Solstice Highly Recommended $90 7.1 8.1 12.5 23 25 0 5.7 5
Topo ST-2 Review Topo ST-2 Highly Recommended $90 8.2 7.3 11.4 20 18 0 6.0 7
Hoka Stinson Lite Review Hoka Stinson Highly Recommended $160 7.3 11.6 18.1 35 40 6 8.5 0
Altra Superior Altra Superior Highly Recommended $110 5.6 9.9 15.5 21 25 -1 5.5 4
Adidas Takumi Sen 3 Review Adidas Takumi Sen 3 Highly Recommended $160 7.7 6.6 10.2 17 21 4 5.1 5
Topo Terraventure Topo Terraventure Review Pending $110 2.6 10.8 27.5 24 24 0 2.8 10
Altra Timp Review Altra Timp Best of the Best $130 3.7 11.6 18.1 30 31 -1 4.3 6
Altra Torin 2.0 Review Altra Torin Worth considering $125 3.4 9.6 20.7 30 25 1 3.3 9
Altra Torin 3.5 Review Altra Torin 3.5 Worth considering $125 5.8 9.3 14.5 27 28 0 5.4 8
Hoka Tracer Review Hoka Tracer Recommended $130 7.2 7.4 11.5 21 24 2 5.3 5
Merrell Trail Glove 4 Review Merrell Trail Glove 4 Best of the Best $100 3.4 8.4 23.8 13 13 0 2.8 10
Topo Tribute Review Topo Tribute Recommended $100 5.9 7.3 11.4 20 18 -1 4.3 6
Mizuno Wave Universe 5 Review Mizuno Universe Highly Recommended $125 10.7 3.1 10.6 9 12 1 3.3 9
Altra Vanish-R Review Altra Vanish-R Recommended $100 16.1 5.3 8.2 19 21 4 8.5 6
Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Review Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Highly Recommended $85 2.1 6.1 27.6 6 5 0 1.3 10
Nike Vaporfly 4% Review Nike Vaporfly Best of the Best $250 10.4 7.2 11.2 25 37 8 7.5 2
New Balance Vazee Pace Review New Balance Vazee Pace Worth considering $110 6.0 8.6 13.4 18 24 6 5.2 5
Asics TartherZeal 3 Review Asics Zeal Worth considering $140 10.9 6.3 9.8 17 27 9 6.8 6
Saucony Zealot 3 Review Saucony Zealot3 Recommended $130 8.9 9.5 14.8 29 32 4 8.5 6
Nike Zoom Fly Review Nike Zoom Fly Worth considering $150 8.3 8.7 13.5 29 36 8 7.2 3

It's not a running shoe, but I love the Hoka Tor Ultra hiking boot and I've tested the Altra Lone Peak Boot, the Hoka Tor Speed 2, and the Inov-8 Roclite 325 hiking boots
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