Head-to-Head
Mach 6vsEllipse
The Mach 6 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 6 retails for $140 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Mach 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.2 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Mach 6 edges out the Ellipse — 9.0/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $145 | |
| Weight | 8.2 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
