Head-to-Head
Adizero Adios 9vsLaunch 12
The Adizero Adios 9 is a speed trainer shoe while the Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Adios 9 retails for $140 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $20 difference. The Adizero Adios 9 is the lighter shoe at 6.2 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios 9 edges out the Launch 12 — 9.4/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 9.4 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $140 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 6.2 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 28 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
