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Adizero Adios 9vsStructure Plus
The Adizero Adios 9 is a speed trainer shoe while the Structure Plus is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Adios 9 retails for $140 while the Structure Plus comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The Adizero Adios 9 is the lighter shoe at 6.2 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Structure Plus. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios 9 edges out the Structure Plus — 9.4/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.4 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 6.2 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 28 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
