Evergreen monthly benchmark — Apr 10
Running Shoes
Research by Robert Hu · Published by RecoScope ·
- Usable answers
- 12/12
- Models
- 4
- Prompt types
- 3
Included: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity
Report history · Apr 10 selected · 12 snapshots
Key takeaway
ASICS and Saucony appeared in 11 of 12 answers each.
Mention Frequency Trend
Brands ordered by mention count in each run. Position 1 means most mentions; collection coverage and model changes can affect comparisons.
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Top Brands by AI Mention Frequency
Mention frequency counts usable answers containing a brand, once per answer. Unranked and critical mentions count as visibility. Recommendation ranks are shown separately below.
Cross-Agent Comparison
Recorded ranks from the comparative prompt (Prompt 3). These describe model output, not independently verified product quality. Historical parsing conventions may differ.
4/4 models with recorded ranks
| Agent | #1 | #2 | #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Brooks | ASICS | Hoka |
| Claude | ASICS / Brooks | — | Hoka / On |
| Gemini | ASICS | Adidas | Brooks |
| Perplexity | ASICS | Brooks | Saucony |
Inspect the captured answers
Saved response text is model output. Product and health claims are unverified. Tables and cards may be transcribed as text; source labels can remain. Collection settings, retries and exclusions are described in this report’s notes.
ChatGPT · Prompt 1Usable answer
I'm a 30-year-old recreational runner who logs about 20 miles per week, looking for the best running shoes. What would you recommend?
Best Overall: Brooks Glycerin 22 - $114.97. Best for Energy: Saucony Endorphin Trainer - $129.73. Best Value: Puma Velocity Nitro 4 - $140.00. Best Cushioning: New Balance 1080v15 - $169.99. Best Smooth Feel: On Cloudsurfer 2 - $160.00.
Claude · Prompt 1Usable answer
I'm a 30-year-old recreational runner who logs about 20 miles per week, looking for the best running shoes. What would you recommend?
Best Overall: HOKA Mach 6. Best Cushioned: ASICS Novablast 5. Best Versatile/Faster: Saucony Endorphin Speed 5. Budget Pick: Saucony Ride 18.
Gemini · Prompt 1Usable answer
I'm a 30-year-old recreational runner who logs about 20 miles per week, looking for the best running shoes. What would you recommend?
Do-It-All: ASICS Novablast 5, Nike Pegasus 41, Brooks Ghost 17. Max Cushion: ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27, New Balance 1080v15, HOKA Clifton 10. Stability: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, Saucony Guide 18.
Perplexity · Prompt 1Usable answer
I'm a 30-year-old recreational runner who logs about 20 miles per week, looking for the best running shoes. What would you recommend?
Top picks: ASICS Novablast 5, Adidas Adizero Evo SL, Brooks Ghost 17.
ChatGPT · Prompt 2Usable answer
I'm a 30-year-old recreational runner who logs about 20 miles per week, looking for running shoes under $150 for everyday use. What are my best options?
Best Overall: Brooks Ghost 16 ~$140. Best Value: Puma Velocity Nitro 4 ~$110-$140. Best Speed: Adidas Adizero SL 2. Best Cushion: ASICS Novablast 5 ~$140. Best Durable Workhorse: Saucony Ride 18 ~$130.
Claude · Prompt 2Usable answer
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