Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsGuide 19
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Guide 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Guide 19 comes in at $150 — a $100 difference. Both weigh 9.7 oz. In our ratings, the Atomo Star edges out the Guide 19 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |
