Head-to-Head
Vomero PlusvsAdizero Adios 9
The Vomero Plus is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Adizero Adios 9 is a speed trainer shoe. The Vomero Plus retails for $180 while the Adizero Adios 9 comes in at $140 — a $40 difference. The Adizero Adios 9 is the lighter shoe at 6.2 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Vomero Plus. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios 9 edges out the Vomero Plus — 9.4/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 9.4 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 6.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 28 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
