Head-to-Head
Metaspeed RayvsAlphafly 3
The Metaspeed Ray and Alphafly 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The Metaspeed Ray retails for $300 while the Alphafly 3 comes in at $285 — a $15 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 7.0 oz for the Alphafly 3. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Ray edges out the Alphafly 3 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $285✓ | |
| Weight | 4.6 oz✓ | 7.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | High | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
