Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsAero Glide 4
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Aero Glide 4 is a daily trainer shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $90 difference. The Aero Glide 4 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Atomo Star. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $250 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
