Head-to-Head
Aero BurstvsMagic Speed 5
The Aero Burst is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Aero Burst retails for $150 while the Magic Speed 5 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 11.0 oz for the Aero Burst. Both score 8.7/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 11.0 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 37.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
