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EllipsevsSpeedgoat 7
The Ellipse and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Ellipse retails for $145 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $20 difference. Both weigh 9.6 oz. In our ratings, the Speedgoat 7 edges out the Ellipse — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 9.6 oz✓ | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
