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Lone Peak 9vsStructure 26
The Lone Peak 9 and Structure 26 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Lone Peak 9 retails for $140 while the Structure 26 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Lone Peak 9 is the lighter shoe at 10.4 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Structure 26. In our ratings, the Lone Peak 9 edges out the Structure 26 — 9.2/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $145 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 25 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
