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Ghost Max 3vsAtomo Star
The Ghost Max 3 and Atomo Star are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Ghost Max 3 retails for $160 while the Atomo Star comes in at $250 — a $90 difference. The Atomo Star is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.8 oz for the Ghost Max 3. In our ratings, the Ghost Max 3 edges out the Atomo Star — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $250 | |
| Weight | 10.8 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
