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Supernova Rise 3vsGlycerin Flex
The Supernova Rise 3 and Glycerin Flex are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Supernova Rise 3 retails for $140 while the Glycerin Flex comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The Glycerin Flex is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Supernova Rise 3. In our ratings, the Supernova Rise 3 edges out the Glycerin Flex — 8.7/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.5 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
