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Vaporfly 4vsFast-R Nitro Elite 3
The Vaporfly 4 and Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The Vaporfly 4 retails for $260 while the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 comes in at $300 — a $40 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 oz versus 6.0 oz for the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3. In our ratings, the Vaporfly 4 edges out the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $260✓ | $300 | |
| Weight | 5.9 oz✓ | 6.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
