Head-to-Head
Mach X 3vsVomero Premium
The Mach X 3 is a long run shoe while the Vomero Premium is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Mach X 3 retails for $190 while the Vomero Premium comes in at $230 — a $40 difference. The Mach X 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 12.4 oz for the Vomero Premium. In our ratings, the Mach X 3 edges out the Vomero Premium — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $190✓ | $230 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 12.4 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 55 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
