Head-to-Head
Bondi 9vsClifton 10
The Bondi 9 and Clifton 10 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the Clifton 10 comes in at $150 — a $20 difference. The Clifton 10 is the lighter shoe at 9.8 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. In our ratings, the Bondi 9 edges out the Clifton 10 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 9.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
