Women who are looking for performance will find a lot of options on this list, including shoes with a traditional 10 mm offset like the DS Trainer, the low 4 mm drop of the Tracer 2, and the zero-drop purity of the Escalante 1.5. The Escalante is nearly as light as the Tracer, and thanks to Altra’s use of EGO foam, it has outstanding energy return. The Escalante’s excellent cushioning and responsiveness have made it one of the standout racing shoes for runners who have discovered the advantages of zero-drop shoes.