Head-to-Head
Bondi 9vsVaporfly 4
The Bondi 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Vaporfly 4 is a race shoe. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the Vaporfly 4 comes in at $260 — a $90 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. In our ratings, the Bondi 9 edges out the Vaporfly 4 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $260 | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 5.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Bad |
