Head-to-Head
H1vsEllipse
The H1 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The H1 retails for $160 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $15 difference. The H1 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the H1 edges out the Ellipse — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
