Head-to-Head
Bondi 9vsVomero Plus
The Bondi 9 and Vomero Plus are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the Vomero Plus comes in at $180 — a $10 difference. The Vomero Plus is the lighter shoe at 10.1 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. In our ratings, the Bondi 9 edges out the Vomero Plus — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 10.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
