Head-to-Head
Streakfly 2vsEllipse
The Streakfly 2 is a race shoe while the Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe. The Streakfly 2 retails for $180 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $35 difference. The Streakfly 2 is the lighter shoe at 5.1 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Streakfly 2 edges out the Ellipse — 8.9/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 5.1 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 4 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 27 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
