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Magnify Nitro 3vsEndorphin Speed 5
The Magnify Nitro 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Endorphin Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Magnify Nitro 3 retails for $160 while the Endorphin Speed 5 comes in at $175 — a $15 difference. The Endorphin Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 8.4 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✓ | $175 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 8.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
