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Supernova Rise 3vsPegasus 42
The Supernova Rise 3 and Pegasus 42 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Supernova Rise 3 retails for $140 while the Pegasus 42 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Supernova Rise 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.5 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Pegasus 42. In our ratings, the Supernova Rise 3 edges out the Pegasus 42 — 8.7/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $145 | |
| Weight | 9.5 oz✓ | 10.1 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
