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Zoomfly 6vsMagic Speed 5
The Zoomfly 6 and Magic Speed 5 are both speed trainer shoes built for road running. The Zoomfly 6 retails for $170 while the Magic Speed 5 comes in at $180 — a $10 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 8.6 oz for the Zoomfly 6. In our ratings, the Zoomfly 6 edges out the Magic Speed 5 — 8.8/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 8.6 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | 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 | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
