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Rocket X 3vsFast-R Nitro Elite 3
The Rocket X 3 and Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The Rocket X 3 retails for $250 while the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 comes in at $300 — a $50 difference. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 7.4 oz for the Rocket X 3. In our ratings, the Rocket X 3 edges out the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $250✓ | $300 | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz | 6.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
