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Magnify Nitro 3vsAero Burst
The Magnify Nitro 3 and Aero Burst are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Magnify Nitro 3 retails for $160 while the Aero Burst comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Magnify Nitro 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 11.0 oz for the Aero Burst. In our ratings, the Magnify Nitro 3 edges out the Aero Burst — 8.8/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 11.0 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
