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Zoomfly 6vsFast-R Nitro Elite 3
The Zoomfly 6 is a speed trainer shoe while the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is a race shoe. The Zoomfly 6 retails for $170 while the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 comes in at $300 — a $130 difference. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 8.6 oz for the Zoomfly 6. Both score 8.8/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $170✓ | $300 | |
| Weight | 8.6 oz | 6.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Bad |
