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Magic Speed 5vsRide 19
The Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe while the Ride 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The Magic Speed 5 retails for $180 while the Ride 19 comes in at $145 — a $35 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Ride 19. Both score 8.7/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 6.9 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
