Comparing Running Shoes for Women

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	Asics Gel-Kayano 30 - Women's	Hoka Clifton 9 - Women's
Awards
Price	$119.95 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers	$144.95 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers
Overall Score	76	76
Star Rating	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5
Pros	Fantastic landing comfort, buttery soft upper, great for overpronators	Great underfoot cushion, secure heel cup, relatively lightweight
Cons	Stack might be too thick for some, heavier	Less responsive than some, collar won't be comfortable on all runners, basic upper through forefoot
Bottom Line	This shoe is made for runners who dream of comfortable, pillowy landings during their distance excursions	With a thick underfoot stack and an ability to conform to your foot shape, this is a comfortable shoe for moderately-paced daily
Rating Categories	Asics Gel-Kayano 30...	Hoka Clifton 9 - Wo...
Cushioning and Landing Comfort (25%)	9.0	8.5
Responsiveness (25%)	7.0	7.0
Stability (20%)	8.0	8.0
Upper Comfort (15%)	7.5	7.0
Weight (15%)	6.1	7.2
Specs	Asics Gel-Kayano 30...	Hoka Clifton 9 - Wo...
Weight (per shoe, size 6.5)	8.01 oz	7.16 oz
Style	Neutral stability	Neutral/maximum
Sizes Available	5 - 13 US	5 - 12 US
Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop	11 mm	6 mm
Measured Heel Stack Height	37 mm	34 mm
Measured Forefoot Stack Height	26 mm	28 mm
Claimed Heel-to-Toe Drop	10 mm	5 mm
Claimed Heel Stack Height	39 mm	Not stated
Claimed Forefoot Stack Height	29 mm	Not stated
Measured Outsole Length	10.44 in	10.44 in
Measured Outsole Width	4.17 in	4.15 in
Upper	Knit mesh	Engineered mesh
Midsole	FF Blast Plus Eco	EVA foam
Outsole	PureGel	Durabrasion rubber
Measured Outsole Hardness	70 HA at outer heel, 65 HA rest of shoe	36 HA at arch, 73 HA rest of shoe
Heel Tab Type	None	Extended heel pull
Width Options	Regular	Regular, wide
Heel Compression Stiffness	42 lbf	41 lbf
Toe Compression Stiffness	38 lbf	42 lbf
Toe Box Volume	6.4 in^3	6.5 in^3
Rocker Angle	13.5 deg	18.5 deg

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