Low Drop
‍Running Shoes

Be consistent in comfort, style and speed with the best low 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
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Altra FWD Via

Cushioned everyday running shoe with smooth, supportive ride
Altra FWD Via
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA & TPU Blend
Weight (oz)
9.1
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Race Day

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Beta

Marathon race shoe with tallest stack of foam on the market
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Beta
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Race Day

On Cloudboom Strike

Soft and bouncy racing shoe. Top pick for marathons
On Cloudboom Strike
Price
$280
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

New Balance More v5

Top pick for soft and bouncy comfort with a touch of stability
New Balance More v5
Price
$155
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Prime SP2

Bouncy and durable sprint spike for up to 400m
Adidas Prime SP2
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adizero Ambition 2024

Aggressive middle distance spike with a snappy ride
Adidas Adizero Ambition 2024
Price
150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.2
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adizero Avanti 2024

Long distance spike for 3k-10k with relaxed ride
Adidas Adizero Avanti 2024
Price
150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Nike Air Zoom Victory 2

Aggressive and bouncy spike suitable for middle distances
Nike Air Zoom Victory 2
Price
$190
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
0.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Nike Dragonfly 2

Bouncy and Responsive track spike for Middle and Long Distances
Nike Dragonfly 2
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
0.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Race Day

Under Armour Velociti Elite 2

Marathon racing shoe with firm ride and low drop
Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA/EVA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
2
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Brooks Hyperion Elite MD

Aggresive and propulsive middle distance spike
Brooks Hyperion Elite MD
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA/TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.4
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

PUMA evoSpeed Distance Nitro Elite+ 4

Aggressive middle distance spike
PUMA evoSpeed Distance Nitro Elite+ 4
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.6
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

PUMA evoSpeed Long Distance Nitro Elite 2

Lightweight flexible track spike for distance events
PUMA evoSpeed Long Distance Nitro Elite 2
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
5.3
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

New Balance LD-X

Bouncy long distance track spikes with lots of foam
New Balance LD-X
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPU/EVA
Weight (oz)
5.2
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

New Balance MD-X V3

Bouncy middle distance spike featuring fuelcell foam
New Balance MD-X V3
Price
$160
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.9
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Diadora Velocita Carbon

Diadora Sprint Spike for 100m-400m
Diadora Velocita Carbon
Price
$290
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
6.3
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Asics Metaspeed MD

Cushioned middle distance spike from Asics
Asics Metaspeed MD
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
5.6
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Race Day

Hoka Cielo FlyX

Soft and cushioned track spike with the maximum amount of foam
Hoka Cielo FlyX
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
5.8
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Brooks Hyperion Elite LD

Aggresive distance track spike for 1500m-10k
Brooks Hyperion Elite LD
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA/TPEE
Weight (oz)
4.8
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Adidas Adizero Ambition

Snappy, aggressive spike for middle distances
Adidas Adizero Ambition
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.5
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Nike Air Zoom Victory

Aggressive Middle Distance Spike for 400-800m
Nike Air Zoom Victory
Price
$190
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Peba
Weight (oz)
4.6
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Race Day

New Balance SC Elite v4

Carbon plated marathon racer with stable and highly cushioned ride
New Balance SC Elite v4
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.1
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Race Day

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2

Bouncy marathon racing shoe designed for forefoot strikers
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
2
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2

Speed training shoe with unique foam geometry and propulsive ride
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
1
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Race Day

Hoka Cielo Road

Non-plated workout shoe and 5k racer with fast and snappy ride
Hoka Cielo Road
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
3
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Trail Running

Altra Lone Peak 7

Legendary zero drop trail shoe for moderate terrain
Altra Lone Peak 7
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Altra Paradigm 7

Zero drop stability shoe with cushioned ride
Altra Paradigm 7
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.4
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Stability
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Altra Torin 7

Zero-drop daily trainer with smooth and cushioned ride
Altra Torin 7
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.8
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Trail Running

New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3

Max cushion trail shoe for cruising over mild terrain
New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.4
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Saucony Freedom Crossport

Running–gym shoe hybrid with super foam and planted feel
Saucony Freedom Crossport
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Altra Vanish Tempo

Zero drop workout shoe with soft and bouncy ride
Altra Vanish Tempo
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Altra Via Olympus

Zero drop max cushion shoe with firm and supportive ride
Altra Via Olympus
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Max Cushion

New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4

Max-cushioned shoe with plush ride for easy miles
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v4
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Race Day

New Balance SC Elite v3

Versatile super shoe with soft and cushioned ride
New Balance SC Elite v3
Price
$230
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPU & EVA
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

Speed Training

Saucony Kinvara 14

Lightweight workout shoe with modest stack and responsive ride
Saucony Kinvara 14
Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
7.0
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Saucony Axon 3

Affordable trainer with ample cushioning and versatile ride
Saucony Axon 3
Price
$100
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

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
BUYdetails

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

Race Day

Altra Vanish Carbon

Zero drop racer with dual-density foam and forefoot carbon plate
Altra Vanish Carbon
Price
$240
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPE
Weight (oz)
7.3
Drop (mm)
0
Support
Neutral
BUYdetails

Daily Trainer

Saucony Endorphin Shift 3

Rockered max-cushion cruiser for recovery day and easy miles
Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Mild Stability
BUYdetails
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