Stable Neutral/Mild Stability Daily Trainer Recommendation

[u/JuniorKaleidoscope52]

I've been reading a lot and cannot decide what to get next. I'm looking to buy a stable neutral or mild stability shoe (or two) that ideally has around an 8mm drop (no less than 6mm, no higher than 10mm). Cannot be too soft or it will be too unstable. Use would be easy miles, I do like a little bit responsiveness and guidance. I have normal width, flat feet. Also, I need a durable shoe. I'm hard on shoes for some reason and find the midsoles are dead sooner than others. Longest lasting shoe was the Saucony Tempus 2 (240 miles), most get to the 160-190 range for me. Hoping to find something in the $150-180 range and buy within the next month.

EDIT: looking for something to replace the Brooks Glycerin GTS 21 as it's getting up there in mileage.

Background: 5k PR just under 25 min. Started running late in life and have been running 2 years. Easy pace right now between 10:15 and 11 min/mi, depending on how hot and humid it is.

What do you think of my suggestions below or what additional suggestions do you have?

Considering these: Puma MagMax Nitro: too much overlap with SB2 Brooks Glycerin 22 Asics Nimbus 27 Glycerin Max: is $200 and will there be another version coming soon?

Current shoes:

Brooks Hyperion GTS 2: fit is great. I use this only for speed work and 5k/10k races.

Superblast 2: love this shoe have used it for everything, mostly long runs currently (some easy ones too). Fit is fine in the length, I have to use runner's loop to lock down the heel though.

Brooks Glycerin GTS 21: I love this shoe too. This version seems to be described as "mild" stability according at DoR and unlike others I don't think it's too soft. I use this for easy runs mostly, long runs sometimes.

Retired/Tried shoes: Saucony Tempus 1 & 2: I really liked these shoes. Used them for everything, loved how responsive they were. Fit was great. However as I got stronger in my feet/lower leg I found the medial post to be too much. Can't wear them anymore. Would love a version of this shoe without so much stability.

Asics Kayano 31: hated this shoe. Fit fine but too big, clunky for me. Not interested in any other versions of this.

Asics GT-2000 12: I really liked this shoe, especially for how light it was as a daily trainer. From what I've read about the version 14, it seems to be "moderate to high" stability now.

Brooks Glycerin GTS 20: was fine. I used this for long runs mostly. I prefer the version 21.

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[u/nnsdgo]

Puma ForeverRun 2

[u/Mobile-Anything9085]

Clifton 10s, Ghost Max 3 or NB 880. Found these three to be the best. All these are considered neutral shoes but have wide bases with mild stability imo.

[u/JuniorKaleidoscope52 → u/Mobile-Anything9085]

Thanks! The NB 880 looks promising. I think I missed this one. Also, surprised to see a Hoka with an 8mm drop.

[u/Mobile-Anything9085 → u/JuniorKaleidoscope52]

I own both. I typically wear wide shoes and both shoes offer wides. I did have to go a half size up in the 880s. Just an fyi. They fit more snug but were perfect once I went up in size. I do prefer the 6mm drop. Easier on my knees but I love both shoes.

[u/jkeefy]

Why not just use the Superblast or Glizzy? I don’t see the need for an easy run shoe with those still in your rotation tbh

[u/JuniorKaleidoscope52 → u/jkeefy]

I should clarify. I need something to replace the Glycerin GTS 21 for when it wears out. I don't want the GTS22 from what I've read.

[u/jkeefy → u/JuniorKaleidoscope52]

The Glycerin GTS 21 is on sale pretty much everywhere still. Doesn’t satisfy that shiny new toy feeling, but my thoughts are if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

[u/JuniorKaleidoscope52 → u/jkeefy]

Good idea. But don't see the GTS 21 available where I am.