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Metaspeed RayvsFast-R Nitro Elite 3
The Metaspeed Ray and Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 are both race shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $300. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 6.0 oz for the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Ray edges out the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 — 9.1/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $300✓ | $300✓ | |
| Weight | 4.6 oz✓ | 6.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
