gel resolution 7

After sliding out a little too far in my current pair of 3 months (cage 3), I’ve decided I need a shoe with good if not great traction and durability. I like nice cushioning, so which is better: gel res 7 or zoom zero for traction and how is the gel res cushioning?

Has anyone else suffered from the fairly poor toe guard durability of the Gel Res 7s? I've found the shoe to be comfortable and fit well for me, but this could be a dealbreaker in the long run. The Gel Res 4s are some of my favorite shoes of all time, but I'm really missing the buffed...