Head-to-Head
Mach X 3vsSupernova Rise 3
The Mach X 3 is a long run shoe while the Supernova Rise 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The Mach X 3 retails for $190 while the Supernova Rise 3 comes in at $140 — a $50 difference. The Mach X 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Supernova Rise 3. In our ratings, the Mach X 3 edges out the Supernova Rise 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $190 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 9.5 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
