Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsVelocity Nitro 4
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Velocity Nitro 4 is a daily trainer shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Velocity Nitro 4 comes in at $140 — a $110 difference. The Velocity Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Atomo Star. In our ratings, the Atomo Star edges out the Velocity Nitro 4 — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 8.0 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 | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
