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Magic Speed 5vsAero Glide 4
The Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe while the Aero Glide 4 is a daily trainer shoe. The Magic Speed 5 retails for $180 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Aero Glide 4. In our ratings, the Aero Glide 4 edges out the Magic Speed 5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 6.9 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37.5 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
