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Adizero Adios 9vsVelocity Nitro 4
The Adizero Adios 9 is a speed trainer shoe while the Velocity Nitro 4 is a daily trainer shoe. Both are priced at $140. The Adizero Adios 9 is the lighter shoe at 6.2 oz versus 8.0 oz for the Velocity Nitro 4. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios 9 edges out the Velocity Nitro 4 — 9.4/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.4 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 6.2 oz✓ | 8.0 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 28 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
