Running shoes: mild/moderate stability, sub-10oz, soft cushion, not too narrow?

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I need new running shoes, and I’m looking for something with the following characteristics (which is proving exceptionally difficult).

mild to moderate stability - I don’t need a ton of stability. I actually run pretty light for my weight (195lb), and can actually use neutral shoes for shorter distances. However, as I’ve gotten older, my arches have begun to collapse a little, so some control helps.

sub-10oz - Not racing flats, but still sporty with a decent amount of protection for everyday training.

soft cushion - I have a Morton’s neuroma, so I need some cushion, and I need it soft (vs firm).

medium width toe box - My forefoot isn’t especially wide, but I need room for my foot to splay so as not to aggravate my neuroma. For reference, most Adidas are too narrow for me.

Background: My favorite shoes ever were the original Brooks PureCadence. They ticked all the boxes above. I haven’t had any luck finding anything as good (for me). I currently have the New Balance Vongo. It’s not terrible, but it’s a little too narrow in the forefoot and I would like a bit more cushioning in the forefoot.

Any suggestions?

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A few that come to mind that I use on a regular basis are the Nike Pegasus / Pegasus Turbos and Skechers GoRun Ride 7. Yes, I said Skechers. These shoes have a soft feel and still feel fairly quick on turnover, although obviously not like a racing flat.

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Altra’s.

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NB Fresh Foam Beacons have a 2e width that’s not super wide and check those boxes
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Brooks Ravenna springs to mind. No idea about the toe box size but everything else seems to fit.

I look out for forefoot cushioning as well. Part of the advantage of something like the cadence is that by having a lower drop it means there can be more midsole under the forefoot. Hoka’s have a similar drop and get some stability in a different way to traditional trainers, a few articles here discuss that idea. So maybe try something like the Clifton is worth trying on.