Head-to-Head
Adizero Adios 9vsMagmax Nitro 2
The Adizero Adios 9 is a speed trainer shoe while the Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe. The Adizero Adios 9 retails for $140 while the Magmax Nitro 2 comes in at $180 — a $40 difference. The Adizero Adios 9 is the lighter shoe at 6.2 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Magmax Nitro 2. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios 9 edges out the Magmax Nitro 2 — 9.4/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.4 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 6.2 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 28 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
