Head-to-Head
Bondi 9vsStructure 26
The Bondi 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Structure 26 is a daily trainer shoe. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the Structure 26 comes in at $145 — a $25 difference. Both weigh 10.5 oz. In our ratings, the Bondi 9 edges out the Structure 26 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz✓ | 10.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
