Brooks Addiction 9 vs. Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 review
Learn what the difference is between Brooks Addiction 9 and Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 in this review, and compare prices to find the best deal on these two motion control running shoes.
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In two previous articles I wrote about the Brooks Addiction 9 and the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 motion control running shoes for women.
The Brooks Addiction 9, while a popular motion control running shoe from Brooks, is not the main Brooks running shoe model for overpronators. But the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 is not the flagship motion control running shoe from Nike either, so one would expect the Brooks Addiction 9 to stack up well against the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4. Let's compare these two motion control running shoes and take a look at where they are similar and how they are different.
Looking at the Brooks Addiction 9 and the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 side-by-side gives a good comparison of the two motion control running shoes.
The uppers of both running shoes consist of breathable mesh with overlays, although the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 provides a more tighter fit around the midfoot with the placement of overlays in that area, which means that the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 should provide you with a more secure fit and firmly keep your feet on the platform.
Both the Brooks Addiction 9 and Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 have a reinforced midsole to control pronation. The Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 is a cross between a stability and a motion control running shoe, while the Brooks Addiction 9 is a 100% motion control running shoe, so might provide you with better pronation control than the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4.
Turning our attention now to the outsoles, we can immediately see a few key differences between the two running shoes. First off, the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 has a waffle-like structure in the forefoot and also more flex grooves than the Brooks Addiction 9, so the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 is expected to provide you with more flexibility in the forefoot up to the toes.
A second noticeable difference is in the structure of the heels. The heel of Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 consists of several crash pads, while that of the Brooks Addiction 9 does not have any. What this means is that the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 is expected to better absorb shock in the heel area if you are a heel-striker and provide you with a smoother ride.
Furthermore, while both running shoes have durable rubber on their outsoles, the Brooks Addiction has more of it, so might give you more mileage and last longer.
In addition, the contour of the Brooks Addiction 9 seems more suitable for people with flat and usable as a gym or walking shoe rather than a running shoe. The contour of the outsole of the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 follows the natural shape of a normal foot and seems more suitable as a running shoe.
The Brooks Addiction 9 weighs approximately 10.6 oz (301 grams), while the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4 weighs approximately 10.0 oz (283 grams), so is 0.6 oz (18 grams) lighter than the Brooks Addiction 9 when you compare motion control running shoes by weight.
If you're looking for an environmentally friendly running shoe that is 100% motion control then the Brooks Addiction 9 might be worth considering.
If you are a moderate overpronator and looking for a motion control running shoe that is lightweight, provides a secure fit, flexibility from heel to toe, good shock absorption, and a smooth ride, then you should definitely look into the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4.
The suggested retail motion control running shoe price of the Brooks Addiction 9 is US $100, which is almost US $35 cheaper than the Nike Zoom Equalon+ 4, which costs around US $135.
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