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Atomo StarvsRocket X 3
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Rocket X 3 is a race shoe. Both are priced at $250. The Rocket X 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 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✓ | $250✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 7.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
