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Lone Peak 9vsEllipse
The Lone Peak 9 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Lone Peak 9 retails for $140 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Ellipse is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Lone Peak 9. In our ratings, the Lone Peak 9 edges out the Ellipse — 9.2/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $145 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 25 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
