Low-drop running shoes
Rule: Heel-to-toe drop of 4 mm or less (includes zero drop) · 15 current models
A low drop means the heel is only slightly higher than the forefoot. Many road shoes sit between 4 and 10 mm; shoes at 4 mm or below change how the foot and ankle are positioned at landing and how the shoe feels underfoot.
Every value in the table is labelled as manufacturer stated, externally measured or estimated, with its source and confidence. Where two sources disagree, the page for that shoe shows both.
All 15 matching shoes
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| Shoe | Type | Drop | Heel | Forefoot | Weight | Apex | Toe tip | Stiffness | Firmness | Plate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Altra Escalante 5Road· 2025 | Daily trainer | 0 mmStated | 24 mmStated | 24 mmDerived | 275 gStated | 68.5 %est. | 33 mmest. | 11Derived | 72Derived | None | $140 |
 Altra Lone Peak 9Trail· 2025 | Trail | 0 mmStated | 25 mmStated | 25 mmDerived | 316 gStated | 74.2 %est. | 26 mmest. | 21Derived | 79Derived | Rock | $145 |
 Altra Torin 9Road· 2025 | Daily trainer | 0 mmStated | 28 mmStated | 28 mmDerived | 269 gStated | 65.2 %est. | 38 mmest. | 19Derived | 42Derived | None | $160 |
 Altra Via Olympus 2Road· 2024 | Max cushion | 0 mmStated | 33 mmStated | 33 mmDerived | 323 gStated | 66.1 %est. | 33 mmest. | — | — | None | $165 |
 Altra Experience Wild 3Trail· 2026 | Trail | 4 mmStated | 33 mmStated | 29 mmStated | 278 gStated | 63 %est. | 36 mmest. | — | — | None | $150 |
 Hoka Speedgoat 7Trail· 2026 | Trail | 4 mmDerived | 37 mmStated | 33 mmStated | 275 gStated | 58.8 %est. | 42 mmest. | 34Derived | 70Derived | None | $165 |
 Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3Road | Racing | 4 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 224 gStated | 70.6 %est. | 37 mmest. | 67Derived | — | Carbon | $250 |
 New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9Trail· 2025 | Trail | 4 mmStated | 42 mmStated | 38 mmStated | — | 60.7 %est. | 44 mmest. | 54Derived | 35Derived | None | $160 |
 New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6Road· 2025 | Max cushion | 4 mmStated | 42 mmStated | 38 mmStated | 312 gStated | 71.7 %est. | 41 mmest. | 51Derived | 27Derived | None | $160 |
 New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4Road· 2024 | Racing | 4 mmStated | 40 mmStated | 36 mmStated | 264 gStated | 60.8 %est. | 53 mmest. | — | — | Carbon | $250 |
 Nike ACG Pegasus TrailMixed· 2026 | Road/trail hybrid | 4 mmDerived | 35 mmStated | 31 mmStated | — | 66.7 %est. | 29 mmest. | 41Derived | 46Derived | None | $155 |
 Nike ACG ZegamaTrail· 2026 | Trail | 4 mmDerived | 38 mmStated | 34 mmStated | 315 gStated | 65.5 %est. | 34 mmest. | — | — | Rock | $180 |
 Nike Streakfly 2Road | Racing | 4 mmStated | 27 mmStated | 23 mmStated | 145 gStated | 64.5 %est. | 47 mmest. | 0Derived | 44Derived | Carbon | $150 |
 Saucony Kinvara 16Road· 2025 | Tempo | 4 mmStated | 28 mmStated | 24 mmStated | 207 gStated | 65.8 %est. | 39 mmest. | 21Derived | — | None | $130 |
 Saucony Peregrine 16Trail· 2026 | Trail | 4 mmDerived | 32 mmStated | 29 mmStated | — | 61.9 %est. | 39 mmest. | 88Derived | 41Derived | Rock | $145 |
Only the latest version of each model is listed. Every figure carries a source and confidence on its shoe page; see the methodology.
Questions
- What counts as low drop?
- There is no formal definition. We use 4 mm or less, which captures zero-drop models and the lowest of the conventional range.
- Why do two sources give different drops for the same shoe?
- Brands state the drop of a specific size, while labs measure a different size or include the insole. Each shoe page lists every recorded value.
These lists describe product characteristics. They are not recommendations for any person or condition.