5mm Drop
‍Running Shoes

Be consistent in comfort, style and speed with the best 5mm drop performance running shoes

Max Cushion

Hoka Bondi 9

Comfortable everyday running shoe with smooth ride. Top pick of 2025
Hoka Bondi 9
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
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Speed Training

Asics Noosa Tri 16

Lightweight speed training shoe designed for triathlons
Asics Noosa Tri 16
Price
$135
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Daily Trainer

Hoka Rincon 4

No-frills everyday running shoe designed for versatility
Hoka Rincon 4
Price
$125
Plated?
No
Foam
Unbranded EVA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Speed Training

Topo Specter 2

Marathon training shoe with bouncy and firm ride
Topo Specter 2
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
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Daily Trainer

Hoka Skyflow

Cushioned everyday running shoe with a smooth ride. Top pick for firm everyday miles
Hoka Skyflow
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
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Speed Training

Hoka Mach X2

Cushioned and bouncy marathon training shoe. Top pick for long runs
Hoka Mach X2
Price
$190
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Race Day

Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris

Aggressive and lightweight racing shoe for fast PR attempts. Slightly more cushioned feel than the Sky Paris
Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Race Day

Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris

Aggressive and lightweight racing shoe for fast PR attempts. More aggressive feel than Edge Paris
Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.4
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Daily Trainer

Hoka Mach 6

Top pick for fast workouts and fun everyday miles
Hoka Mach 6
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Max Cushion

Hoka Skyward X

Highly cushioned training shoe designed to blend comfort and speed
Hoka Skyward X
Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA/EVA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
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Race Day

Asics Metaspeed LD

Spikeless track spike for long distance track events
Asics Metaspeed LD
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.2
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Race Day

Nike Dragonfly

Fast track spike for 1500m to 10k racing
Nike Dragonfly
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
4.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Race Day

Diadora Gara

Fast and comfortable marathon racer with aggressive toe off
Diadora Gara
Price
$300
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Daily Trainer

Hoka Arahi 7

Stability shoe with cushioned and smooth ride
Hoka Arahi 7
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Stability
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Max Cushion

Topo Atmos

Comfort-oriented max cushion shoe with low drop and smooth ride
Topo Atmos
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
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Max Cushion

On Cloudeclipse

Max cushioned cruiser with firm and smooth ride
On Cloudeclipse
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Olefin
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Daily Trainer

Hoka Rincon 3

Lightweight trainer with smooth and fast ride
Hoka Rincon 3
Price
$125
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
7.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Daily Trainer

Hoka Arahi 6

Stability trainer with cushioned and versatile ride
Hoka Arahi 6
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Stability
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Speed Training

Topo Athletic Cyclone 2

Lightweight speed training shoe with minimal feel, bouncy ride and roomy toe-box
Topo Athletic Cyclone 2
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Speed Training

Hoka Mach X

Versatile distance training shoe with smooth and bouncy ride
Hoka Mach X
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA, PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Daily Trainer

Hoka Mach 5

Lightweight everyday running shoe with comfortable and versatile ride
Hoka Mach 5
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Max Cushion

Hoka Bondi X

Plated max cushion trainer for easy miles
Hoka Bondi X
Price
$215
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Trail Running

Hoka Tecton X 2

Dual-plated trail shoe for fast races to ultras
Hoka Tecton X 2
Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.8
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Race Day

Hoka Rocket X2

Carbon-plated race shoe with soft foam and smooth, rolling ride. Top pick for fast half marathons
Hoka Rocket X2
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Race Day

Hoka Carbon X 3

Stable-riding ultra racer with knit upper and carbon plate
Hoka Carbon X 3
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
7.9
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
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Race Day

ASICS Metaspeed Sky+

Carbon-plated racer with tall forefoot and aggressive rocker
ASICS Metaspeed Sky+
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical nylon
Weight (oz)
7.2
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails
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