Head-to-Head
Adizero Avanti XCvsLone Peak 9
The Adizero Avanti XC is a xc spike shoe while the Lone Peak 9 is a daily trainer shoe. Both are priced at $140. The Adizero Avanti XC is the lighter shoe at 6.3 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Lone Peak 9. In our ratings, the Adizero Avanti XC edges out the Lone Peak 9 — 9.3/10 versus 9.2/10.
| Rating | 9.3 / 10✓ | 9.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 6.3 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | XC Spike | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Low | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | — | 0 mm | |
| Stack | — | 25 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | — | Warm✓ | |
| Traction | — | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | — | Low✓ | |
| Durability | — | Decent✓ |
