Head-to-Head
Adizero Adios 9vsAero Burst
The Adizero Adios 9 is a speed trainer shoe while the Aero Burst is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Adizero Adios 9 retails for $140 while the Aero Burst comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Adizero Adios 9 is the lighter shoe at 6.2 oz versus 11.0 oz for the Aero Burst. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios 9 edges out the Aero Burst — 9.4/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.4 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 6.2 oz✓ | 11.0 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 28 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
