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Atomo StarvsMagnify Nitro 3
The Atomo Star and Magnify Nitro 3 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Magnify Nitro 3 comes in at $160 — a $90 difference. The Magnify Nitro 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Atomo Star. In our ratings, the Atomo Star edges out the Magnify Nitro 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
