Mach 7

They definitely don’t feel like high drop shoes. I feel it in my calves after running in them. Both when I had to 6’s and now with the 7’s.

If you want a shoe that can handle speedier runs go with the Mach. If you want an easy day shoe go for the skyflow. Same foam, stripped down more performance-oriented fit for the Mach versus a more comfortable fit from the Skyflow.

Mach 7 is an excellent shoe 😃

I got the Evo SL after I retired my beloved ES3. Great shoes, though not at all the same as the ES3. Different foam, different geometry...better upper and laces too, and less slippery outsole. Love my 1080v13 too, but they're just the same type of shoes. Super comfy and soft, but slugish and heavy compared to the ES3. Mach 7: also great shoes, just not as snappy/bouncy. Different foam, no plate, no "speedroll" magic,... Maybe the Endorphin Azura could be the next best thing? Tyr Maverick V1? Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro?

I saw your thread the other day, didn't get around to replying. You're probably looking for a flexible, lower-stacked shoe, something which'll ask you to more naturally plantarflex rather than having a more rockered transition. This isn't really Asics's forte (practically all of the forward-looking Asics lines are 40mm+ heel stacks, and most of their trainers are pretty high stack too), you might look at the Noosa Tri if you want an Asics shoe for this. Other options would be the Puma Velocity Nitro 4, the Brooks Hyperion 2 or Ghost 17, the Hoka Mach 6/7, or the Saucony Kinvara 16. More extreme low-stack options might include the Topo Cyclone or the Adidas Adios 9. An intriguing tech solution if you really want to go in on flexibility is the recent Brooks Glycerin Flex. The Brooks Hyperion GTS 2 might also be a really good idea, as a fairly flexible low-stack shoe that also has mild medial stability elements. Most of these are more uptempo shoes, which is kind of a consequence of more relaxed trainers going to higher stacks these days. You could also look for flexible shoes [on RunRepeat](https://runrepeat.com/guides/flexible-vs-stiff-running-shoes), their flexibility testing seems reasonable.

If you're after heel lockdown, try Saucony Triumph 23. That heel is going nowhere. Had lockdown issues with the Ride 18 as well. Lots of cushioning but it runs very warm. Nothing you'll pick in warmer months. I felt the Hoka Mach 7 has very good lockdown. I figure the foam won't last though.

What are you on about? The Mach 6/7 doeas have an older foam technology. Now, if you like that feeling is up to you, but that is an undeniable fact. While most brands have moved on to TPU/TPEE, the Mach 7 is still using a fairly simple EVA foam (which they now call "supercritical"). On top of that, they need to keep the stack relatively low to keep the weight down because it's a fairly comparatively heavy foam. Which means less protection and bounce (AND less durability compared to TPU especially). People are not hating on HOKA by just stating facts. For the price of a Mach 7 there are far better dailies out there.

The novablast is a 300-350 mile shoe so you’re right in the range for it, I’d recommend trying the saucony azura, hoka Mach 7, new balance rebel, or the endorphin speed 5. Big recommendation on the azura.