Head-to-Head
Structure 26vsVaporfly 4
The Structure 26 is a daily trainer shoe while the Vaporfly 4 is a race shoe. The Structure 26 retails for $145 while the Vaporfly 4 comes in at $260 — a $115 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Structure 26. Both score 8.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $260 | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 5.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
