Head-to-Head
Metaspeed RayvsSupernova Rise 3
The Metaspeed Ray is a race shoe while the Supernova Rise 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The Metaspeed Ray retails for $300 while the Supernova Rise 3 comes in at $140 — a $160 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Supernova Rise 3. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Ray edges out the Supernova Rise 3 — 9.1/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 4.6 oz✓ | 9.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
