Side by side comparison: Adidas Response 2 vs Brooks Revel 9

Adidas Response 2
AdidasResponse 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.5

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$75$126$116$95$84

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Excellent comfort for price
Stable, wide platform
Durable outsole
Heavy and rigid
Limited energy return
Not agile

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 24 mm forefoot
Weight301 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, cushioned daily trainer prioritizing comfort and value over speed or agility.

Where to Buy

Brooks Revel 9
BrooksRevel 9

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.1

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$100$103$94$77$69

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 4Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 4

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 5Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Very stable platform
Excellent durability
Affordable price
Firm, harsh cushioning
Poor energy return
Heavy and stiff ride

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 24 mm forefoot
Weight9.5oz / 269.3g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, durable entry-level trainer best for easy runs and walking.