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Supernova Rise 3vsEndorphin Elite 3
The Supernova Rise 3 is a daily trainer shoe while the Endorphin Elite 3 is a race shoe. The Supernova Rise 3 retails for $140 while the Endorphin Elite 3 comes in at $290 — a $150 difference. The Endorphin Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.2 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Supernova Rise 3. In our ratings, the Supernova Rise 3 edges out the Endorphin Elite 3 — 8.7/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $290 | |
| Weight | 9.5 oz | 7.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
