Head-to-Head
Experience Flow 2vsMach X 3
The Experience Flow 2 is a daily trainer shoe while the Mach X 3 is a long run shoe. The Experience Flow 2 retails for $140 while the Mach X 3 comes in at $190 — a $50 difference. The Experience Flow 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.1 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Mach X 3. In our ratings, the Experience Flow 2 edges out the Mach X 3 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 8.1 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 4 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
