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Zoom Fly 3

Zoom Fly 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (87/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.9 oz
Release
2019 Q2
MSRP
$160
Stack Height
36mm heel - 28mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (87/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 83% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (87/100)

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

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 83% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Excellent (94/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (90/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 87% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Good (78/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 62% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Below average (58/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 10% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

54%

14/26

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 83% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 80% of 1,872 daily trainers.

80%

Nike

Scores better than 86% of 443 Nike shoes.

86%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the previous version of this shoe.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.9 oz M
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Stack
36/28mm
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Drop
8mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2019 Q2
2024 Q4 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$160
$180
$200
Best price
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$115.97 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (83%)
Good (74%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (10%)
Bottom tier (3%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (87%)
Average (60%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (62%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (94%)
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (7%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

22 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 21 written reviews

Heavy, but nicely cushioned, faster shoe that is a nice to prep in for racing in vaporflys

R&R · Apr 2, 2024

4/5

Overall

I use these for faster sessions to get the feel of running fast in a plated shoe. I've run 400 miles in them and I they still feel springy and very well cushioned. The uppers have held together well, and the shoes have proven surprisingly durable. They are heavy, but good for what I got them for. The only con I have is that their traction in the wet is AWFUL, you'll straight up lose 10-20s a mile slipping. Just don't run with them in the rain.

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

Good and comfortable ride but awful upper

Anonymous runner · Nov 3, 2020

3/5

Overall

The shoe is well cushioned and comfortable to run in. However the upper is awful, it's impossible to get the lacing right - either it's too tight and puts a lot of pressure across the top of the foot or it's too loose and the foot slides into the front of the shoe. Paired with a loose heel because of the way the upper is designed, it really does ruin what could be a good shoe.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

This shoe was a gift from https://emerchantauthority.com

https://emerchantauthority.com · Apr 11, 2020

5/5

Overall

As good performing employee I got a gift from https://emerchantauthority.com and I am just loving this shoe: I rate it like: Comfort = 10/10 Cushioning = 10/10 Durability = 10/10 Appearance = 10/10
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Cushion and speed

Anonymous runner · Apr 7, 2020

5/5

Overall

Upper does not fit that well, it's either too loose or too tight, it's hard to get the lacing right. Otherwise, it's great for longer distance, my feet don't feel the pavement at all. If you like the Turbo 2 and Next %, I think you will like this one. It's bouncy, great energy return, I like it, running feels a bit easier, I don't really mind that they are apparently a bit heavy. Before buying, I was a bit worried about the stack height being a bit too much, but it's OK.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Transcend

Anonymous runner · Jan 28, 2020

5/5

Overall

I like to use this shoe for runs anywhere from tempo or threshold to fast track workouts. Love how springy and comfortable they are!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5