Head-to-Head
Alphafly 3vsMagic Speed 5
The Alphafly 3 is a race shoe while the Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Alphafly 3 retails for $285 while the Magic Speed 5 comes in at $180 — a $105 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 7.0 oz for the Alphafly 3. In our ratings, the Alphafly 3 edges out the Magic Speed 5 — 8.9/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $285 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 7.0 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 37.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
