Head-to-Head
Rocket X 3vsVaporfly 4
The Rocket X 3 and Vaporfly 4 are both race shoes built for road running. The Rocket X 3 retails for $250 while the Vaporfly 4 comes in at $260 — a $10 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 oz versus 7.4 oz for the Rocket X 3. In our ratings, the Rocket X 3 edges out the Vaporfly 4 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $250✓ | $260 | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz | 5.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
