A shoe's worth is a measured quantity.
We buy every pair and measure weight, stack, drop and cushioning the way GB/T, ISO, ASTM and SATRA practice do — then publish a single 0–10 score.
Bought. Measured. Scored./13 pairs scored/11 pairs instrumented
Rankings
13 pairs · sorted by overall score
- 01
NikeNike ZoomX Vaporfly 3188.0 g·Race9.1 - 02
ASICSASICS MEGABLAST229.9 g·Long Distance8.9
- 03
ASICSASICS Superblast 2247.5 g·Long Distance8.8 - 04
BrooksBrooks Glycerin 21286.0 g·Cushioned8.6 - 05
HOKAHOKA Bondi 9297.8 g·Cushioned8.4 - 06
adidasadidas Adizero Evo SL220.0 g·Race8.1 - 07
MizunoMizuno Wave Horizon 9312.8 g·Cushioned8.0
- 08
AltraAltra Vanish Pulse245.2 g·Daily Trainer7.9
Test protocol
Six dimensions, each tied to a specific national or international standard. The score is not an impression — it comes out of instruments and measured runs.
Full method & scoring- Cushioning
- GB/T 30907-2025 / GB/T 38012-2019
- Stability
- SATRA TM144
- Grip
- GB/T 3903.6-2024 / ISO 13287
- Durability
- GB/T 3903.2-2017 / ISO 20871
- Comfort
- Instrument + field test
- Weight
- Instrument + field test
How a reading is taken
Specimen scan
This is how one pair gets read on the bench: weight, stack, drop — then a score. Every number on screen comes from a measurement, not an illustration.
Lab tools
Bench
- Outsole friction labUpload a 3D outsole file and quantify tread depth, contact area, groove volume and wear.
- CompareCompare two shoes’ scores and specs side by side
- 3D CompareCompare shape and stack height in 3D
- Results TableFull test data table
- Review ListBrowse every review by score
- Review IndexIndex by brand and category
- GraphVisualise scores from the data table
- Test MethodologyHow we test and how we score
- Review TemplateSingle-shoe data entry template (web)
Reading
Articles
Choosing a shoe for your foot type
Different foot types need different shoes. Know your arch and gait before you buy.
- Buying Guide·2026-08-20
Marathon shoe buying guide 2026
What to wear on race day: the 2026 marathon racers worth buying.
- Research·2026-08-05
Do carbon plates actually work? We tested 10 pairs
Are carbon shoes snake oil? We let the data and our runs answer that.
- Guide·2026-07-18
Shoe lifespan: when to replace your pair
You don’t wait for a hole. Remember this mileage number and protect your knees.
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