6mm Drop
‍Running Shoes

Be consistent in comfort, style and speed with the best 6mm drop performance running shoes

Daily Trainer

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15

Firm and reliable daily trainer built for logging consistent miles
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
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Race Day

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

Marathon racing shoe with soft and bouncy ride
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Mizuno Neo Zen

Everyday running shoe with a soft, fun and bouncy ride. Top pick of 2025
Mizuno Neo Zen
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPU
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adios Pro 4

Marathon race shoe with soft ride
Adidas Adios Pro 4
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

On Cloudboom Zone

Speed training shoe with bouncy ride and sleek feel
On Cloudboom Zone
Price
$210
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Saucony Hurricane 24

Supportive and cushioned shoe with bouncy feel. Top pick for everyday comfort
Saucony Hurricane 24
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
11.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Stability
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Max Cushion

Brooks Glycerin Max

Super max stack shoe with a soft, bouncy ride. Most comfortable shoe of 2024
Brooks Glycerin Max
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance 1080v14

Cushioned everyday running shoe with comfortable ride. Top pick for soft everyday miles
New Balance 1080v14
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Asics GlideRide Max

Soft and bouncy shoe with smooth and protective ride. Top pick for long runs
Asics GlideRide Max
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

New Balance SC Trainer v3

Long run shoe designed for comfort and bounce
New Balance SC Trainer v3
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Brooks Hyperion Max 2

Speed training shoe with fast and firm ride. Top pick for supportive speed
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA & TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos v1

Soft everyday running shoe with fun, bouncy ride
New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos v1
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA & PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Brooks Ghost Max 2

Top pick for bigger runners who want a comfortable and bouncy ride
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance FuelCell Propel v5

Everyday running shoe that offers fun and comfort
New Balance FuelCell Propel v5
Price
$120
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Bio EVA
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

On Cloudmonster Hyper

Versatile training shoe for fast workouts and everyday miles. Top pick for marathon training
On Cloudmonster Hyper
Price
$220
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend, PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

On Cloudmonster 2

Cushioned everyday running shoe with a fun and supportive ride
On Cloudmonster 2
Price
$179
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

TYR Valkyrie Speedworks

Bouncy speed training shoe designed with extra support for bigger runners
TYR Valkyrie Speedworks
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Beaded PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Race Day

TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon

Fast marathon racing shoe designed with extra support for bigger runners
TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Beaded PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Craft Pacer

Lightweight everyday running shoe with a fast and stable ride
Craft Pacer
Price
$135
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded TPE
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance Vongo v6

Stability trainer with a soft and comfortable ride
New Balance Vongo v6
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance Rebel v4

Lightweight trainer for everyday miles and speed workouts
New Balance Rebel v4
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
80% EVA, 20% PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance Propel v4

Plastic-plated daily trainer with a smooth and responsive ride
New Balance Propel v4
Price
$110
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
10.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Saucony Guide 17

Stability shoe with moderate drop and firm, rockered ride
Saucony Guide 17
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

On Cloudstratus 3

Rockered everyday running shoe with stable and firm ride
On Cloudstratus 3
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Olefin
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

New Balance 1080v13

Pillow-soft cruiser perfect for relaxed miles
New Balance 1080v13
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

Brooks Ghost Max

Rockered max cushioned cruiser for relaxed miles. Top pick for walking
Brooks Ghost Max
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Trail Running

Craft Nordlite Ultra

Road/trail hybrid with a cushioned and responsive ride
Craft Nordlite Ultra
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3

Lightweight workout shoe with lively and flexible ride
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
Price
$130
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Hoka Clifton 9

Cushioned everyday shoe designed for walking and light running
Hoka Clifton 9
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
8.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Atreyu Daily Trainer

Simple everyday running shoe from Austin-based startup
Atreyu Daily Trainer
Price
$110
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Brooks Aurora BL

Max-cushioned trainer with versatile and responsive ride
Brooks Aurora BL
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Saucony Sinister

Racing flat with lightweight construction and minimalist feel
Saucony Sinister
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
4.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Trail Running

Saucony Endorphin Edge

Super trail shoe with slotted carbon plate and bouncy ride
Saucony Endorphin Edge
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Reebok Floatride Energy X

Bargain-priced plated racer with soft and cushioned ride
Reebok Floatride Energy X
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Puma Deviate Nitro 2

Distance training shoe with bouncy ride and grippy rubber outsole. Top pick for a do-it-all shoe
Puma Deviate Nitro 2
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA, Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2

Carbon-plate super shoe with soft ride and durable outsole
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Nike ZoomX Streakfly

5k and 10k road racer with partial carbon plate
Nike ZoomX Streakfly
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

New Balance SC Trainer v2

Versatile training shoe with soft and cushioned ride. Top pick for long runs
New Balance SC Trainer v2
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

On Cloudmonster

CloudTec-cushioned trainer for easy miles and long runs
On Cloudmonster
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA & Olefin
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Atreyu The Artist

Budget-friendly racer with supercritical EVA and full carbon plate
Atreyu The Artist
Price
$100
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Takumi Sen 9

Sleek speed session shoe or 5k racer with carbon fiber robs
Adidas Takumi Sen 9
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
6.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails
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