Head-to-Head
Structure PlusvsEllipse
The Structure Plus and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Structure Plus retails for $170 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $25 difference. The Ellipse is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Structure Plus. In our ratings, the Structure Plus edges out the Ellipse — 8.6/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
