Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsMach X 3
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Mach X 3 is a long run shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Mach X 3 comes in at $190 — a $60 difference. The Mach X 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Atomo Star. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $250 | $190✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 8.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
