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PureCadence 3

PureCadence 3
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Average (67/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6.9 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$120

Ratings & Reviews

Average (67/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 24% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Average (67/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (67/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 24% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Very good (89/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 81% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Good (77/100)

Comfort rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 58% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Good (77/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 55% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Below average (54/100)

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Below average (54/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

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0/5

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 24% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 23% of 1,872 daily trainers.

23%

Brooks

Scores better than 12% of 224 Brooks shoes.

12%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on comfort.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Brooks PureCadence 3
Brooks PureCadence 7
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
PureCadence 3
PureCadence 7
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability
Neutral
Weight
6.9 oz M Lightest
9 oz M
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Stack
—
—
—
Drop
—
4mm
7mm
Release
2016
2018 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120
$110 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
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—
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (24%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (58%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (81%)
Average (55%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (3%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (55%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

19 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 19 written reviews

Reader review

squarelyjc · Nov 30, 2015

4/5

Overall

This shoe fit like a glove the first time I put it on. I was able to run comfortably in them immediately without having to break them in, at all. I liked them so much I bought a second pair immediately. I used to use these only for speedwork and training, but now they are my trainers.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

HeriotRunner · Apr 4, 2015

4/5

Overall

A lightweight road shoe which I use for longer runs and slowish repitition sessions on road and trails. I have found it to give good support to my feet.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 3, 2015

5/5

Overall

I have had 3-4 pairs of this shoe and have loved each of them. I used to use strictly Ravennas but the alterations recently done turned me off to them.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Mar 22, 2015

4/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Brianfrain · Sep 22, 2014

5/5

Overall

I was fitted for my first pair of Pure Cadence by my local running store. After I wore them out with no complaints, a different store put me into a pair of Asics. Within my first 10 miles in those, I developed IT band issues. Switching back to Pure Cadence was all it took to alleviate my problems! The shoe fits like a glove, snug without being constricting. There is enough padding for comfort on a long run, without being overly thick and heavy (which for me, promotes a heel strike).
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5