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Vomero 18vsEllipse
The Vomero 18 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Vomero 18 retails for $150 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Ellipse is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 11.5 oz for the Vomero 18. In our ratings, the Vomero 18 edges out the Ellipse — 8.9/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 11.5 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 | 45 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
