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Fast-R Nitro Elite 3vsVelocity Nitro 4
The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is a race shoe while the Velocity Nitro 4 is a daily trainer shoe. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 retails for $300 while the Velocity Nitro 4 comes in at $140 — a $160 difference. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 8.0 oz for the Velocity Nitro 4. Both score 8.8/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $300 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 6.0 oz✓ | 8.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | High | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
