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Structure 26vsVelocity Nitro 4
The Structure 26 and Velocity Nitro 4 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Structure 26 retails for $145 while the Velocity Nitro 4 comes in at $140 — a $5 difference. The Velocity Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.0 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Structure 26. In our ratings, the Structure 26 edges out the Velocity Nitro 4 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $145 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 8.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
