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High drop running shoes

Shoes with a large height difference between heel and forefoot.

Models
147
Brands
11 — Nike, Brooks, Mizuno, adidas…
Weight
200–375 g
Drop
10–13.8 mm
Criterion
Drop ≥ 10 mm

The selection

The current models of this page that stand best within their category, on what it is measured on (heel stack height, lightness). One category after the other, latest generation of each line, 2 models per brand at most.

  • Daily trainers

    • 235 g: lighter than 96% of the 73 models compared
    • 37 mm under the heel: more than 72% of the 47 models compared
    • Released in 2025

    Alternatives

  • Max cushion shoes

    Saucony Triumph 24, side view

    Saucony

    Triumph 24

    • Weight 250 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 43 mm

    USD 170

    • 43 mm under the heel: more than 80% of the 15 models compared
    • 250 g: lighter than 100% of the 20 models compared
    • Released in 2026

    Compare with Saucony Triumph 23Alternatives

  • Stability shoes

    Mizuno Wave Inspire 22, side view
    • Weight 293 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 38.5 mm

    USD 150

    • 293 g: lighter than 66% of the 29 models compared
    • 38.5 mm under the heel: more than 88% of the 24 models compared
    • Released in 2026

    Compare with Mizuno Wave Inspire 21Alternatives

  • Trail running shoes

    • Weight 320 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 33.5 mm

    USD 80

    • 320 g: lighter than 56% of the 9 models compared
    • 33.5 mm under the heel: more than 86% of the 7 models compared
    • Released in 2025

    Alternatives

  • Daily trainers

    • 265 g: lighter than 68% of the 73 models compared
    • 37 mm under the heel: more than 72% of the 47 models compared
    • Released in 2025

    Alternatives

  • Max cushion shoes

    Puma Magnify NITRO 3, side view
    • Weight 260 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 40 mm

    EUR 149.95

    • 40 mm under the heel: more than 60% of the 15 models compared
    • 260 g: lighter than 95% of the 20 models compared
    • Released in 2025

    Compare with Puma Magnify NITRO 2Alternatives

  • Stability shoes

    Nike Structure Plus, side view
    • Weight 309 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 42 mm

    USD 170

    • 42 mm under the heel: more than 100% of the 24 models compared
    • Released in 2026

    Compare with Brooks Glycerin GTS 23Alternatives

  • Daily trainers

    Brooks Trace 4, side view

    Brooks

    Trace 4

    • Weight 264 g
    • Drop 12 mm
    • Stack 34 mm

    USD 100

    • 264 g: lighter than 73% of the 73 models compared
    • Released in 2025

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