Head-to-Head
Fast-R Nitro Elite 3vsAero Razor
The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is a race shoe while the Aero Razor is a speed trainer shoe. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 retails for $300 while the Aero Razor comes in at $140 — a $160 difference. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 6.9 oz for the Aero Razor. In our ratings, the Aero Razor edges out the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $300 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 6.0 oz✓ | 6.9 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | High | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
