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Compared from 92 real runner reviews

Altra Vanish Carbon vs PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 vs Nike Streakfly

Side by side from 92 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each shoe’s page.

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The signal score

A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

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61 signal

12 reviews

77 signal

37 reviews

75 signal

43 reviews

In short

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Very light and fast, with PBs from 5K up; snug fit, and several find it punishing on the calves.

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Specs

Weight
204 g (7.2 oz), men's
Stack height
33 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Drop
0 mm
Weight
170 g (6 oz), men's
Stack height
40 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Weight
171 g (6 oz)
Stack height
32 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Drop
6 mm

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