I've always just used NB 880 GTX (Gore-Tex), I'll be getting the newest version this winter. My current ones have 1000km on them and look pretty new still, winters are much easier on wear/tear it feels. I usually wear them with a thicker winter sock in my usual runner size, and they fit well still.
I find regular summer runners let too much heat out without some type of weatherproofing, and at that point you might as well get something Gore-Tex
Neo Zen have an accommodating toe box & large volume upper. They're very light for the amount of cushioning you get. They're 6 mm drop. They're very soft & bouncy though so if you don't like soft shoes may want to look at something else.
New Balance 880 v15, & 1080 v14 are 6 mm, but runrepeat measured them at 4 mm. New Balance shoes usually have good toebox room.
Glycerin max are 6 mm drop & I've read feel less than that, but are 305 g so might be too heavy for you since you mentioned lightweight.
He's right, maybe not exactly a Triumph or Glideride Max, but a nice daily trainer is a good start.
Ride 18, Novablast 5, Clifton 10, 880 v15, 1080 v14 Gel Cumulus 27.
Make sure the fit is also right for your foot.
Have you tried the NB 880 v15?
I have flat foot, and don't overpronate much but I like a firmer more supportive shoe. The new NB 880 fits the bill but it's a bit too much stack for me. Although I love the lower drop.
The Brooks Ghost is even firmer, stiffer and more supportive. Foam feels much less clunky than the 880 v15 and more grounded, but I feel like the heel height/drop is higher than I like. Seems like my foot lands better in a lower drop shoe.
Just bought a pair of Ride 19's because my Ride 16's are falling apart. I'll provide an update once I've tried them out.
I recently bought the Nimbus 27's to try out a more cushioned shoe, but after the first run, I got blisters near the underside of my big toe so I gave them to someone else.
I ended up going with the New Balance 880 v15 2E in size 10 and a half. They're wide enough for my feet and comfy. I wasn't a fan of the soft heel in the Ride 19.
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