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− | ! | + | ! '''Full Review''' |
− | + | ! '''Rating''' | |
− | ! | + | ! '''{{H:weight}} |
− | ! {{H:weight}} (oz) | + | (oz)''' |
− | ! {{H:title|How much does the weight of the shoe slow you down?| Penalty<br/>sec/mile }} | + | ! '''{{H:title|How much does the weight of the shoe slow you down?| Penalty<br/>sec/mile }}''' |
− | ! {{H:title|How much does the weight of the shoe slow you down?| Penalty<br/>sec/Km }} | + | ! '''{{H:title|How much does the weight of the shoe slow you down?| Penalty<br/>sec/Km }}''' |
− | ! {{H:drop}} (mm) | + | ! '''{{H:drop}} |
− | ! Forefoot<br/> | + | (mm)''' |
− | Thickness | + | ! '''Forefoot<br/> |
− | ! Heel<br/> | + | Thickness''' |
− | Thickness | + | ! '''Heel<br/> |
− | ! {{H:cushioning}} | + | Thickness''' |
− | ! {{H:flexibility}} | + | ! '''{{H:cushioning}}''' |
− | ! class="unsortable" | | + | ! '''{{H:flexibility}}''' |
− | Notes | + | ! '''class="unsortable" | |
+ | Notes''' | ||
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− | | | + | | [[Hoka Clifton| Hoka Clifton Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |5 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #EFE683;" |8.5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #D4DE81;" |9.9 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #D4DE81;" |6.2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 28 |
− | | | + | | 32 |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #83C77D;" |8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 4 |
− | | | + | | Top pick. A lighter weight version of the [[Hoka Bondi]]. |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Altra Olympus| Altra Olympus Review]] |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #B1D580;" |4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FB9D75;" |11.8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FECA7E;" |15.1 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FECA7E;" |9.4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 36 |
− | + | | 36 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #83C77D;" |8 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 4.5 |
− | + | | An evolution of the [[Hoka Shoe Review| Hoka design]]: Thick & softly cushioned, but better shape. | |
− | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Altra Paradigm| Altra Paradigm Review]] |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FECC7E;" |10.2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFE583;" |12.6 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFE583;" |7.8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 25 |
− | + | | 25 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #C1DA81;" |6 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 4 |
− | + | | Similar to the olympus but not quite as good | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Hoka Bondi| Hoka Bondi Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F97B6F;" |13 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FDB67A;" |16.9 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FDB67A;" |10.5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FED280;" |5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 30 |
− | + | | 35 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #83C77D;" |8 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 4 |
− | + | | A great Hoka, but the Clifton is better. | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Hoka Mafate| Hoka Mafate Review]] |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |13.6 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FCAC78;" |17.9 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FCAC78;" |11.1 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FDB87B;" |6 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 35 |
− | + | | 41 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |9 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 1 |
− | + | | The heaviest, thickest and most cushioned of the Hokas. | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Hoka Stinson| Hoka Stinson Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F9756E;" |13.2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FCB37A;" |17.3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FCB37A;" |10.7 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FDB87B;" |6 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 32 |
− | + | | 38 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |9 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 2 |
− | + | | A little heavier and thicker than the Bondi/Clifton. | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | + | | [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]] | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |5 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #CFDD81;" |7.3 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #ADD37F;" |8.1 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #ADD37F;" |5.0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 19 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 19 |
− | + | | style="background-color: #E0E383;" |5 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 8.5 |
− | + | | Soft cushioning and lightweight. | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Mizuno Cursoris| Mizuno Cursoris Review]] |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #C2D980;" |6.8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #9DCE7E;" |7.3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #9DCE7E;" |4.5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 18 |
− | + | | 18 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #E0E383;" |5 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 8 |
− | + | | Soft, light & comfortable. Still available, but discontinued | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Saucony Virrata| Saucony Virrata 2 Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #B1D580;" |4 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #CFDD81;" |7.3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #ADD37F;" |8.1 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #ADD37F;" |5.0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 17 |
− | + | | 17 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FBAA77;" |2 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 8 |
− | + | | A light weight, zero drop shoe. | |
− | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Skechers GO Bionic| Skechers GO Bionic Review]] |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #B1D580;" |4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #B2D47F;" |6.2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #8AC97D;" |6.4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #8AC97D;" |3.9 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 10 |
− | + | | 10 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FBAA77;" |2 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 8 |
− | + | | Highly flexible, zero drop, but firm. Great value. | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Adidas Takumi Sen| Adidas Takumi Sen 2 Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #C4DA80;" |6.9 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #A0CF7E;" |7.4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #A0CF7E;" |4.6 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FED280;" |5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 17 |
− | + | | 22 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #F98971;" |1 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 6 |
− | + | | An unusual Japanese racing shoe | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Nike Free| Nike Free Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #CADB80;" |7.1 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #A7D17E;" |7.8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #A7D17E;" |4.8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 17 |
− | + | | 21 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FBAA77;" |2 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 8 |
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|- | |- | ||
− | + | | [[Modified Nike Free]] | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #92CB7D;" |5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |4.5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |2.8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 17 |
− | + | | 17 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #F98971;" |1 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 8 |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Saucony Kinvara| Saucony Kinvara 5 Review]] |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FCBF7B;" |2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #DFE182;" |7.9 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #C1D980;" |9.0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #C1D980;" |5.6 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FDB87B;" |6 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 18 |
− | | | + | | 24 |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #E0E383;" |5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 7 |
− | + | | An evolution towards a minimalist design. (More drop than advertised.) | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Altra Torin| Altra Torin Review]] |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FCEA83;" |9 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #E5E382;" |10.7 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #E5E382;" |6.7 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 20 |
− | + | | 20 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FBAA77;" |2 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 7 |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Brooks PureCadence| Brooks PureCadence 3 Review]] |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFE383;" |9.4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F2E783;" |11.3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F2E783;" |7.0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FED280;" |5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 18 |
− | | | + | | 23 |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 7 |
− | + | | A good level of cushioning, but firm & needs to be lighter. | |
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− | | | + | | Saucony Hattori |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #82C77C;" |4.4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FBE983;" |11.8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FBE983;" |7.3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 15 |
− | + | | 15 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #F8796E;" |0.5 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 9 |
− | + | | Very light, with minimal cushioning. No laces unless you get the LC version. | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Adidas Energy Boost| Adidas Energy Boost 2 Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FED17F;" |10 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFE884;" |12.3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFE884;" |7.6 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FB9D75;" |7 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 14 |
− | + | | 21 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #C1DA81;" |6 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 6 |
− | + | | A new type of foam produces a better shoe than you'd expect. Figures are without insole. | |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Mizuno Wave Universe| Mizuno Wave Universe 5 Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |3.2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FCA978;" |18.2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FCA978;" |11.3 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #B1D47F;" |2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 11 |
− | + | | 13 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 9 |
− | + | | A radically light weight racing shoe. | |
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− | | | + | | Merrell Trail Glove |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |3 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #C7DA80;" |7 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |24.1 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |15.0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 10 |
− | + | | 10 | |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 7 |
− | | | + | | I prefer the trail glove, even on asphalt |
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− | | | + | | Hoka Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FDBD7C;" |10.7 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFDC82;" |13.4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFDC82;" |8.3 |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |4 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 26 |
− | | | + | | 30 |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FBAA77;" |2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 4 |
− | | | + | | Uses Hoka's RMAT foam which is overly firm. |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Hoka Conquest| Hoka Conquest Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FB9B75;" |11.9 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FEC87E;" |15.2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FEC87E;" |9.5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FDB87B;" |6 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 28 |
− | | | + | | 34 |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FBAA77;" |2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 3 |
− | | | + | | Uses Hoka's RMAT foam which is overly firm. |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Hoka Huaka| Hoka Huaka Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FED480;" |9.9 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFEA84;" |12.1 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFEA84;" |7.5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FED280;" |5 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 21 |
− | | | + | | 26 |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 6 |
− | | | + | | Uses Hoka's RMAT foam which is overly firm. |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | New Balance Fresh Foam 980 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |9.1 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #E8E482;" |10.9 |
− | + | | style="background-color: #E8E482;" |6.8 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 21 |
− | | | + | | 25 |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FBAA77;" |2 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 6 |
− | | | + | | Less of a drop than a traditional running shoe, but too firm. |
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− | | | + | | Brooks Transcend |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FB9D75;" |11.8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FECA7E;" |15.1 |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FECA7E;" |9.4 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FA8370;" |8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 22 |
− | | | + | | 30 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FDCA7D;" |3 |
− | | | + | | 6 |
− | | | + | | Brooks claim it is "the Ultimate Plush Ride", but it's not much thicker and it's overly firm. |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Skechers GOrun Ultra| Skechers GOrun Ultra Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FA9473;" |1 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FED781;" |9.8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |12.0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |7.4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |14 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 26 |
− | + | | 40 | |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #83C77D;" |8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 7 |
− | | | + | | Tries to be a $80 Hoka, but fails. (Without insole the midsole is 24/34mm |
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Patagonia EVERlong| Patagonia EVERlong Review]] |
− | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFE984;" |9.2 | |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #EBE582;" |11.0 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #EBE582;" |6.8 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |11 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 16 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 27 |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |4 |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | 6 |
− | | | + | | More drop than the claimed 4mm, but no other flaws. However, other shoes do it better. |
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− | | | + | | Asics GT 2000 |
− | + | | style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FDB77A;" |10.9 | |
− | + | | style="background-color: #FFD981;" |13.7 | |
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* '''Weight'''. The weight of a shoe makes a big difference in the [[Running Economy| energy cost of running]]. Even small changes in weight can make a big difference in how fast we run. The weight in parenthesis is my measurement, which is size 9.5-11.0 depending on the shoe. This helps compensate for shoes that claim to be lighter by making their shoes small for any given size. | * '''Weight'''. The weight of a shoe makes a big difference in the [[Running Economy| energy cost of running]]. Even small changes in weight can make a big difference in how fast we run. The weight in parenthesis is my measurement, which is size 9.5-11.0 depending on the shoe. This helps compensate for shoes that claim to be lighter by making their shoes small for any given size. | ||
* '''Performance Penalty. '''Most studies show that for each 3.5oz/100g of shoe weight performance drops by 1%. However, there is also good evidence that cushioning can improve performance, so some allowance is made for the padding. The figures here are based on 4 hour marathon pace, which is 9:09 min/mile or 5:41 min/Km pace. | * '''Performance Penalty. '''Most studies show that for each 3.5oz/100g of shoe weight performance drops by 1%. However, there is also good evidence that cushioning can improve performance, so some allowance is made for the padding. The figures here are based on 4 hour marathon pace, which is 9:09 min/mile or 5:41 min/Km pace. | ||
− | * '''Drop & Sole thickness'''. The drop is difference in sole thickness between the forefoot and heel. Larger drops can interfere with natural running form, and may increase the probability of [[Foot Strike| heel strike]] | + | * ''''''Drop & Sole thickness''''''. The drop is difference in sole thickness between the forefoot and heel. Larger drops can interfere with natural running form, and may increase the probability of [[Foot Strike| heel strike]]. |
Revision as of 06:20, 18 November 2014
Full Review | Rating | Weight
(oz) |
Penalty sec/mile |
Penalty sec/Km |
Drop
(mm) |
Forefoot Thickness |
Heel Thickness |
Cushioning | Flexibility |
Notes |
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Hoka Clifton Review | 5 | 8.5 | 9.9 | 6.2 | 4 | 28 | 32 | 8 | 4 | Top pick. A lighter weight version of the Hoka Bondi. |
Altra Olympus Review | 4 | 11.8 | 15.1 | 9.4 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 8 | 4.5 | An evolution of the Hoka design: Thick & softly cushioned, but better shape. |
Altra Paradigm Review | 3 | 10.2 | 12.6 | 7.8 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 4 | Similar to the olympus but not quite as good |
Hoka Bondi Review | 3 | 13 | 16.9 | 10.5 | 5 | 30 | 35 | 8 | 4 | A great Hoka, but the Clifton is better. |
Hoka Mafate Review | 3 | 13.6 | 17.9 | 11.1 | 6 | 35 | 41 | 9 | 1 | The heaviest, thickest and most cushioned of the Hokas. |
Hoka Stinson Review | 3 | 13.2 | 17.3 | 10.7 | 6 | 32 | 38 | 9 | 2 | A little heavier and thicker than the Bondi/Clifton. |
Altra One2 | 5 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 8.5 | Soft cushioning and lightweight. |
Mizuno Cursoris Review | 5 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 4.5 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 8 | Soft, light & comfortable. Still available, but discontinued |
Saucony Virrata 2 Review | 4 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 8 | A light weight, zero drop shoe. |
Skechers GO Bionic Review | 4 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 8 | Highly flexible, zero drop, but firm. Great value. |
Adidas Takumi Sen 2 Review | 3 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 4.6 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 1 | 6 | An unusual Japanese racing shoe |
Nike Free Review | 3 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 4.8 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 2 | 8 | |
Modified Nike Free | 3 | 5 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 8 | |
Saucony Kinvara 5 Review | 2 | 7.9 | 9.0 | 5.6 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 5 | 7 | An evolution towards a minimalist design. (More drop than advertised.) |
Altra Torin Review | 3 | 9 | 10.7 | 6.7 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 7 | |
Brooks PureCadence 3 Review | 3 | 9.4 | 11.3 | 7.0 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 4 | 7 | A good level of cushioning, but firm & needs to be lighter. |
Saucony Hattori | 3 | 4.4 | 11.8 | 7.3 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0.5 | 9 | Very light, with minimal cushioning. No laces unless you get the LC version. |
Adidas Energy Boost 2 Review | 3 | 10 | 12.3 | 7.6 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 6 | 6 | A new type of foam produces a better shoe than you'd expect. Figures are without insole. |
Mizuno Wave Universe 5 Review | 3 | 3.2 | 18.2 | 11.3 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 9 | A radically light weight racing shoe. |
Merrell Trail Glove | 3 | 7 | 24.1 | 15.0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | I prefer the trail glove, even on asphalt |
Hoka Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac | 0 | 10.7 | 13.4 | 8.3 | 4 | 26 | 30 | 2 | 4 | Uses Hoka's RMAT foam which is overly firm. |
Hoka Conquest Review | 0 | 11.9 | 15.2 | 9.5 | 6 | 28 | 34 | 2 | 3 | Uses Hoka's RMAT foam which is overly firm. |
Hoka Huaka Review | 0 | 9.9 | 12.1 | 7.5 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 4 | 6 | Uses Hoka's RMAT foam which is overly firm. |
New Balance Fresh Foam 980 | 0 | 9.1 | 10.9 | 6.8 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 2 | 6 | Less of a drop than a traditional running shoe, but too firm. |
Brooks Transcend | 0 | 11.8 | 15.1 | 9.4 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 3 | 6 | Brooks claim it is "the Ultimate Plush Ride", but it's not much thicker and it's overly firm. |
Skechers GOrun Ultra Review | 1 | 9.8 | 12.0 | 7.4 | 14 | 26 | 40 | 8 | 7 | Tries to be a $80 Hoka, but fails. (Without insole the midsole is 24/34mm |
Patagonia EVERlong Review | 0 | 9.2 | 11.0 | 6.8 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 6 | More drop than the claimed 4mm, but no other flaws. However, other shoes do it better. |
Asics GT 2000 | 0 | 10.9 | 13.7 | 8.5 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 4 | 6 | A shoe that almost defines 'traditional', included for comparison |
- Weight. The weight of a shoe makes a big difference in the energy cost of running. Even small changes in weight can make a big difference in how fast we run. The weight in parenthesis is my measurement, which is size 9.5-11.0 depending on the shoe. This helps compensate for shoes that claim to be lighter by making their shoes small for any given size.
- Performance Penalty. Most studies show that for each 3.5oz/100g of shoe weight performance drops by 1%. However, there is also good evidence that cushioning can improve performance, so some allowance is made for the padding. The figures here are based on 4 hour marathon pace, which is 9:09 min/mile or 5:41 min/Km pace.
- 'Drop & Sole thickness'. The drop is difference in sole thickness between the forefoot and heel. Larger drops can interfere with natural running form, and may increase the probability of heel strike.