Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsStructure 26
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Structure 26 is a daily trainer shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Structure 26 comes in at $145 — a $105 difference. The Atomo Star is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Structure 26. In our ratings, the Atomo Star edges out the Structure 26 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
