ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 vs. Brooks Addiction 9 review
Learn what the difference is between ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 and Brooks Addiction 9 in this review, and compare prices to find the best deal on these two motion control running shoes.
In two previous articles I wrote about the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 and the Brooks Addiction 9 motion control running shoes for women.
The ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 is said to not be comparable to the Brooks Addiction 9, but rather to the Brooks Ariel, so theoretically speaking the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 and the Brooks Addiction 9 should differ quite a bit. Let’s compare them and take a look at where these running shoes are similar and how they differ.
Looking at the Brooks Addiction 9 and the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 side-by-side gives a good comparison of the two motion control running shoes.
It is immediately apparent that the outsoles of the Brooks Addiction 9 and the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 are very different. While the outsole of the Brooks Addiction 9 tends to be flat without much segmentation, the outsole of the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 follows the natural curve of your feet, is quite segmented where the forefoot and heel are concerned, has Guidance Line running from the heel to the forefoot, and has crash pads for shock attenuation in the heel.
So the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 is more suitable as a running shoe and the Brooks Addiction 9 more as a walking shoe.
Both the Brooks Addiction 9 and ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 have two horizontal flex grooves in the forefoot, so they are expected to offer a similar amount of flexibility in the forefoot. Because the Brooks Addiction 9 has more durable rubber on its outsole, it is expected to give you more mileage.
There isn’t much difference to be noted in the midsoles of the two motion control trainers. The Brooks Addiction 9 has a standard Rollbar to control overpronation, while the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 offers something similar with its DuoMax midsole reinforcement.
However, what is different between the midsoles of the Brooks Addiction 9 and the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 is the Soft Top DuoMax that ASICS has added on the women’s version of the running shoe. This added density layer will add to your comfort during those long runs.
And finally, the uppers of the two running shoes look very similar in the placement of the overlays and mesh. Both running shoes tend to hug your foot from the heel towards the forefoot and around the midfoot.
However, the overlays on the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 consist of a softer more flexible material that will bend and twist easier with your feet, and thus make the running shoe feel more comfortable than the Brooks Addiction 9.
The Brooks Addiction 9 and ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 differ by 16 grams (0.6 oz) in weight when you compare motion control running shoes by weight with the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 weighing 11.2 oz (317 grams) and the Brooks Addiction 9 weighing 10.6 oz (301 grams).
If you’re a heel-striker and are looking for a motion control running shoe that provides good stability in addition to lots of comfort, the ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 might be right for you.
If you’re looking for a motion control running shoe in which you can run as well as walk, and which is lightweight and environmentally friendly, you could go with the Brooks Addiction 9.
The ASICS GEL-Evolution 6 costs around US $120, while the Brooks Addiction 9 is $20 cheaper at US $100 when you compare motion control running shoes by price.
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