Head-to-Head
Mach X 3vsEllipse
The Mach X 3 is a long run shoe while the Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe. The Mach X 3 retails for $190 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $45 difference. The Mach X 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Mach X 3 edges out the Ellipse — 9.0/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $190 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 9.6 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 | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
