Side by side comparison: Adidas Response 2 vs Nike Quest 7

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

Nike Quest 7
NikeQuest 7

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

6.3

Limited

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$85$76$70$57$51

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 5Energy Return: 3Stability: 9Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 4

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 3Tempo: 3Race: 2Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable outsole
Secure lockdown
Harsh, firm cushioning
Poor energy return
Low breathability

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop10 mm
WeightApprox. 280g (Men's US 10)
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Exceptionally stable budget trainer best for gym and short runs, but harsh for running.