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Rocket X 3vsMagic Speed 5
The Rocket X 3 is a race shoe while the Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Rocket X 3 retails for $250 while the Magic Speed 5 comes in at $180 — a $70 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 7.4 oz for the Rocket X 3. In our ratings, the Rocket X 3 edges out the Magic Speed 5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 37.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
