Head-to-Head
Ride 19vsEllipse
The Ride 19 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $145. The Ride 19 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Ride 19 edges out the Ellipse — 8.7/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
