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Metaspeed RayvsVaporfly 4
The Metaspeed Ray and Vaporfly 4 are both race shoes built for road running. The Metaspeed Ray retails for $300 while the Vaporfly 4 comes in at $260 — a $40 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 5.9 oz for the Vaporfly 4. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Ray edges out the Vaporfly 4 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $260✓ | |
| Weight | 4.6 oz✓ | 5.9 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | High | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
