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Mach 7vsAero Glide 4
The Mach 7 and Aero Glide 4 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 7 retails for $145 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $15 difference. The Mach 7 is the lighter shoe at 8.3 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Aero Glide 4. In our ratings, the Aero Glide 4 edges out the Mach 7 — 9.0/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 8.3 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |

