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Bondi 9vs880 v15
The Bondi 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the 880 v15 is a daily trainer shoe. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the 880 v15 comes in at $140 — a $30 difference. The 880 v15 is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $170 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 9.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 40.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
