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Comparing Running Shoes for Women

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Pros Comfortable, responsive, versatileBuilt for speed, powerfully responsive, ultra-lightweight, surprising landing comfortUltra-responsive, lightweight, great for racingProvides a beautifully balanced ride, super versatile, comfortable without being plush, lightweightVery responsive, good overall comfort, more affordable than many racing shoes, stable, versatile
Cons Lacks traction on slick surfaces, thick heel might not be universally enjoyedProhibitively priced, lacks versatility, high arch won't suit all runners, lacks stabilityLess versatile, very expensive, lacks upper comfortUpper material stains quickly, some runners might desire more cushionHeavy for a responsive shoe, toe box is slightly cramped
Bottom Line With its blend of performance technology and comfort, this running shoe will be your first choice for all run typesThis speed-oriented racing shoe is designed for those with a need for speed who are looking to enhance their shoe collections with a high-performance additionThis speed-focused road shoe is what you want if you are chasing PRs, Strava segments, or pushing your limitsThis versatile shoe is perfect for training runs of all styles and distancesA great middle-ground between responsive energy return and comfort, this shoe is a pace pusher's race-day dream sidekick
Rating Categories Asics Novablast 4 -... Nike Alphafly 3 - W... Nike Vaporfly 3 - W... Hoka Mach 6 - Women's Puma Deviate Nitro...
Cushioning and Landing Comfort (25%)
9.0
8.5
7.0
8.0
7.0
Responsiveness (25%)
7.5
10.0
9.5
7.0
8.5
Stability (20%)
8.0
4.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
Upper Comfort (15%)
8.0
6.0
5.0
7.5
7.0
Weight (15%)
7.4
9.4
10.0
8.5
7.7
Specs Asics Novablast 4 -... Nike Alphafly 3 - W... Nike Vaporfly 3 - W... Hoka Mach 6 - Women's Puma Deviate Nitro...
Sizes Available 5 - 12 US, regular 5 - 12 US, regular 5 - 12 US, regular 5 - 11 US, regular & wide 5.5 - 11 US, regular
Style Neutral Racing Racing Daily Neutral/race
Measured Heel Stack Height 40 mm 42 mm 32 mm 34 mm 34 mm
Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop 9 mm 8 mm 8 mm 2 mm 8 mm
Plate Type None Carbon Carbon None Carbon
Rocker Angle 22.0 deg 26.0 deg 24.0 deg 24.5 deg 12.5 deg
Rocker Apex Location 69.48% 72.28% 72.28% 65.38% 68.82%
Measured Weight 7.36 oz 5.71 oz 4.98 oz 6.27 oz 7.02 oz
Upper Engineered knit mesh Atomknit Flyknit yarn Creel jaqquard Mesh
Midsole FF Blast Plus Eco ZoomX Nike ZoomX foam Supercritical EVA Nitro/Nitro-Elite
Outsole AHAR outsole Rubber Rubber Rubber PumaGrip ATR Rubber
Heel Tab Type Finger loop Finger loop None Extended heel pull None