Head-to-Head
Bondi 9vsEllipse
The Bondi 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $25 difference. The Ellipse is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. In our ratings, the Bondi 9 edges out the Ellipse — 9.0/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
