Head-to-Head
Zoomfly 6vsEllipse
The Zoomfly 6 is a speed trainer shoe while the Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe. The Zoomfly 6 retails for $170 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $25 difference. The Zoomfly 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.6 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Zoomfly 6 edges out the Ellipse — 8.8/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 8.6 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
