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Compared from 135 real runner reviews

PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 vs Nike Alphafly 3 vs Nike Streakfly 2

Side by side from 135 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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77 signal

37 reviews

86 signal

83 reviews

67 signal

15 reviews

In short

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

Comfortable, stable racer with a roomy toe box and good heel hold; many notice the noise.

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Specs

Weight
170 g (6 oz), men's
Stack height
40 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Weight
198 g (7 oz), men's
Stack height
40 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Weight
144 g (5.1 oz), men's
Stack height
27 mm heel / 23 mm forefoot
Drop
4 mm

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