Head-to-Head
Adizero Adios 9vsMach 6
The Adizero Adios 9 is a speed trainer shoe while the Mach 6 is a daily trainer shoe. Both are priced at $140. The Adizero Adios 9 is the lighter shoe at 6.2 oz versus 8.2 oz for the Mach 6. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios 9 edges out the Mach 6 — 9.4/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.4 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 6.2 oz✓ | 8.2 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 28 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
