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Supernova Rise 3vsMagic Speed 5
The Supernova Rise 3 is a daily trainer shoe while the Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Supernova Rise 3 retails for $140 while the Magic Speed 5 comes in at $180 — a $40 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Supernova Rise 3. Both score 8.7/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $140✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.5 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 37.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
