Head-to-Head
EllipsevsAero Razor
The Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe while the Aero Razor is a speed trainer shoe. The Ellipse retails for $145 while the Aero Razor comes in at $140 — a $5 difference. The Aero Razor is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Aero Razor edges out the Ellipse — 8.9/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 9.6 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
