Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsExperience Flow 3
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Experience Flow 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Experience Flow 3 comes in at $145 — a $105 difference. The Experience Flow 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Atomo Star. In our ratings, the Atomo Star edges out the Experience Flow 3 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
