Head-to-Head
Guide 19vsEllipse
The Guide 19 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Guide 19 retails for $150 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Ellipse is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Guide 19. In our ratings, the Guide 19 edges out the Ellipse — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
