Shoe Rankings
Rankings for: "Women's Shoes"
Level 1 – High Stability/Motion Control
| Shoe | Weight | TCI |
VCI |
Vertical Support |
Cushion | SSI |
Level | RI |
Recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSportiva – TX Guide | 10.9 | 64.0 in.-lbs (High) | 3.00 mm (Max) | 6 mm (Max) | Firm | 89.3 | High Stability | Medium | Supination, Moderate Pronation, Severe Pronation |
| Salomon – XA Pro 3Dv9 | 10.3 | 68.0 in.-lbs (High) | 4.42 mm (Max) | 6.58 mm (Max) | Firm | 82.5 | High Stability | High | Supination, Moderate Pronation, Severe Pronation |
| LaSportiva – Mutant | 9.5 | 51.0 in.-lbs (High) | 4.13 mm (Max) | 5.87 mm (Max) | Firm | 73.1 | High Stability | High | Supination, Moderate Pronation, Severe Pronation |
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Level 2 – Moderate stability
| Shoe | Weight | TCI |
VCI |
Vertical Support |
Cushion | SSI |
Level | RI |
Recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Balance – 1540v4 | 9.9 | 68.0 in.-lbs (High) | 6.39 mm (Min) | 3.61 mm (Mod) | Soft | 69.4 | moderate stability | High | Supination, Moderate Pronation, Severe Pronation, Flat Feet |
| Brooks – Addiction 15 | 9.6 | 62.0 in.-lbs (High) | 6.01 mm (Min) | 5.99 mm (Max) | Soft | 67.9 | moderate stability | High | Supination, Moderate Pronation, Severe Pronation, Flat Feet |
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Level 3 – Light Stability
| Shoe | Weight | TCI |
VCI |
Vertical Support |
Cushion | SSI |
Level | RI |
Recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salomon – SpeedCross 6 | 8.9 | 45.0 in.-lbs (Mod) | 5.79 mm (Min) | 4.21 mm (Mod) | Soft | 58.1 | minimal stability | High | Supination, Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation, Moderate Pronation, Severe Pronation |
| Brooks – Ariel 24 | 9.2 | 48.0 in.-lbs (Mod) | 6.54 mm (Min) | 5.46 mm (Max) | Soft | 55.1 | minimal stability | High | Supination, Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation, Moderate Pronation, Severe Pronation, Flat Feet |
| Saucony – Excursion TR 17 | 8.7 | 50.0 in.-lbs (High) | 6.92 mm (Min) | 1.08 mm (Min) | Soft | 53.9 | minimal stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
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Level 4 – Neutral
| Shoe | Weight | TCI |
VCI |
Vertical Support |
Cushion | SSI |
Level | RI |
Recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asics – Gel Kayano 32 | 8.2 | 60.0 in.-lbs (High) | 10.04 mm (Min) | -2.04 mm (Min) | Soft | 39.7 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
| Brooks – Cascadia 19 | 9.1 | 44.0 in.-lbs (Mod) | 8.51 mm (Min) | -2.51 mm (Min) | Soft | 39.3 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
| Hoka – Gaviota 6 | 8.2 | 57.0 in.-lbs (High) | 10.15 mm (Min) | -4.15 mm (Min) | Soft | 37.0 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
| New Balance – 860v14 | 8.2 | 40.0 in.-lbs (Min) | 9.42 mm (Min) | -1.42 mm (Min) | Soft | 30.5 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
| Saucony – Omni 23 | 7.7 | 40.0 in.-lbs (Min) | 11.23 mm (Min) | -3.23 mm (Min) | Soft | 18.5 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
| Brooks – Ghost 17 | 7.8 | 36.0 in.-lbs (Min) | 10.85 mm (Min) | -0.85 mm (Min) | Soft | 18.3 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
| Mizuno – Wave Inspire 22 | 7.9 | 40.0 in.-lbs (Min) | 11.37 mm (Min) | -1.37 mm (Min) | Soft | 17.5 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
| Brooks – Adrenaline 25 | 8.1 | 34.0 in.-lbs (Min) | 10.91 mm (Min) | mm () | Soft | 16.6 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
| Brooks – Glycerin 22 | 8 | 32.0 in.-lbs (Min) | 11.72 mm (Min) | -1.72 mm (Min) | Soft | 9.9 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
| Hoka – Bondi 9 | 9 | 38.0 in.-lbs (Min) | 12.44 mm (Min) | -7.44 mm (Min) | Soft | 9.1 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
| New Balance – 1080v15 | 7.2 | 34.0 in.-lbs (Min) | 15.02 mm (Min) | -9.02 mm (Min) | Soft | -10.8 | Neutral Stability | High | Neutral Pronation, Mild Pronation |
Shoe Definitions
What is SSI?
Shoe Stability Index (SSI) is an indicator of shoe stability, as an index. SSI is derived through mathematically combining the quantified measurements of midfoot stability (TCI) and hindfoot stability (VCI), indicating the shoe’s overall ability to control the motion of the foot.
What is TCI?
Torsion Control Index (TCI) is a measurement of midfoot shoe stability, in inch-pound units (in.-lbs.). TCI is measured through actively twisting a shoe around the longitudinal axis of the shoe, from the heel to the area of the toes joints, simulating rotational forces of the foot, and measuring the shoe’s resistance to this motion.
The higher the TCI, the firmer the midfoot and more torsional stability. The lower the TCI, the softer the midfoot and less torsional stability.
What is VCI?
Vertical Compression Index (VCI) is a measurement of hindfoot shoe stability, in millimeters (mm). VCI is measured through compression of the heel portion of the shoe under a fixed amount of pressure, thereby measuring how the structure of the shoe controls rearfoot motion.
The higher the VCI, the softer the midsole and less hindfoot stability. The lower the VCI, the firmer the midsole and more hindfoot stability.
What is Loaded Heel to Toe Drop?
Loaded Heel to Toe Drop is the measurement in millimeters of the height of the heel relative to the fore foot when compressed to a fixed poundage. This can be defined as vertical support.
What is RI?
Rebound Index (RI) is an indicator of energy return of shoe to the foot, in millimeters (mm). RI is measured through compression of the heel portion of the shoe under a fixed amount of pressure, and then determining how much force the shoe exerts on the foot.
What is Fore Flex?
Fore Flex is the measurement in millimeters of the fore foot when compressed to a fixed poundage. The higher the Fore Flex, the softer the sole, allowing more bend at the fore foot. The lower the Fore Flex, the firmer the sole, allowing less bend at the fore foot.
