Head-to-Head
Rocket X 3vsAero Razor
The Rocket X 3 is a race shoe while the Aero Razor is a speed trainer shoe. The Rocket X 3 retails for $250 while the Aero Razor comes in at $140 — a $110 difference. The Aero Razor 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 Aero Razor — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
