Running shoe comparisons

Side-by-side shoe comparisons to help you choose between popular models.

• Brooks Ghost vs. Hoka Clifton

  Choose the Brooks Ghost if you want a balanced, traditional daily trainer with strong width options. Choose the Hoka Clifton if you prefer a softer, higher-stack ride for easy miles. Both are beginner-friendly road shoes commonly available on Amazon.

• Brooks Ghost vs. Nike Pegasus

  Pick Ghost for a slightly softer everyday ride and broader width options. Pick Pegasus if you want a more responsive, widely stocked daily trainer for easy runs and light pickups.

• Brooks Ghost vs. Saucony Ride

  Ghost and Ride are both smooth daily trainers for beginners. Ghost usually wins on width assortment; Ride is often a strong value-minded all-rounder with a slightly lighter, flowing everyday feel.

• Hoka Clifton vs. ASICS Novablast

  Choose Clifton for a soft, high-stack easy-mile ride. Choose Novablast if you want a more energetic, bouncy daily trainer for recreational miles.

• Hoka Clifton vs. New Balance 1080

  Pick Clifton for a lighter soft Hoka ride. Pick the 1080 if you want plush cushioning with broader width choices on many Amazon listings.

• Hoka Bondi vs. Hoka Clifton

  Choose Bondi if you want Hoka’s softest, highest-stack daily option. Choose Clifton if you want a lighter soft ride that is more versatile for everyday easy miles.

• Nike Pegasus vs. ASICS Novablast

  Choose Pegasus for a versatile, responsive daily trainer. Choose Novablast if you want a softer, more energetic cushioned ride for recreational miles.

• ASICS Novablast vs. New Balance 1080

  Pick Novablast for a livelier soft daily ride. Pick the 1080 for plush cushioning and stronger width coverage.