Head-to-Head
SonicblastvsMach X 3
The Sonicblast is a speed trainer shoe while the Mach X 3 is a long run shoe. The Sonicblast retails for $180 while the Mach X 3 comes in at $190 — a $10 difference. The Mach X 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Sonicblast. In our ratings, the Sonicblast edges out the Mach X 3 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 8.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
