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adidas Response Runner 2vsKarhu Ikoni 3.5

The adidas Response Runner 2 and Karhu Ikoni 3.5 score 64% on spec similarity. Going from the adidas Response Runner 2 to the Karhu Ikoni 3.5: 16 g lighter, with the same drop.

Side by side

The Δ column is the Karhu Ikoni 3.5 minus the adidas Response Runner 2. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

adidas Response Runner 2 vs Karhu Ikoni 3.5 specifications
Specadidas Response Runner 2Karhu Ikoni 3.5Δ
Heel stack—30 mm—
Forefoot stack—22 mm—
Drop8 mm8 mm±0mm
Weight317 g301 g−16g
RRP (GBP)———
CategoryDaily trainerDaily trainersame
SupportNeutralNeutralsame
SurfaceRoadRoadsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
adidas Response Runner 2

The numbers on record give no spec reason to choose it over the other.

Pick the
Karhu Ikoni 3.5

if you want:

  • a lighter shoe (301 vs 317 g)
FAQ FAQ

adidas Response Runner 2 vs Karhu Ikoni 3.5: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which is lighter, the adidas Response Runner 2 or the Karhu Ikoni 3.5?

The Karhu Ikoni 3.5, at 301 g vs 317 g, 16 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published, at each brand's reference size: men's (size not stated) for the adidas Response Runner 2, men's US 10 for the Karhu Ikoni 3.5.

What's the drop difference between the adidas Response Runner 2 and the Karhu Ikoni 3.5?

None: both have an 8 mm heel-to-toe drop.

How similar are the adidas Response Runner 2 and the Karhu Ikoni 3.5?

They score 64% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.