Head-to-Head
Magnify Nitro 3vsVelocity Nitro 4
The Magnify Nitro 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Velocity Nitro 4 is a daily trainer shoe. The Magnify Nitro 3 retails for $160 while the Velocity Nitro 4 comes in at $140 — a $20 difference. The Velocity Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.0 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Magnify Nitro 3. Both score 8.8/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $160 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 8.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
