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The Wire 3

The Wire 3
Neutral · Road
Exceptional (97/100)

Shoe details

Release
2016
MSRP
$120

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (97/100)

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Overall

Exceptional (97/100)

Overall rating

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 95% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (97/100)

Value rating

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 96% of shoes

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Durability

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 91% of shoes

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Comfort

Very good (88/100)

Comfort rating

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Very good (88/100)

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Scores better than 83% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 56% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (77/100)

Appearance rating

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 52% of shoes

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1/1

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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9.4 oz M
Stack
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—
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Drop
—
—
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Release
2016
2016
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$120
$100 Lower MSRP
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Best price
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$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (95%)
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Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (83%)
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Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (56%)
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Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (91%) Best durability
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Very good (85%)
Appearance
Average (52%)
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Good (80%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (96%) Best value
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Good (71%)
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Reader Ratings

1 reader rating

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Best damn distance spike ever

jewbacca · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

This is by far the best spike I have ever used for 3000m-10000m. I daresay that racing in these allows one to achieve nirvana. I've liked other spikes okay (Nike Matumbo, Victories, and going way back, Eldorets), but I never realized there were issues with those spikes until I put these on.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5