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Zoom Matumbo 3

Zoom Matumbo 3
Neutral · Road
Good (80/100)

Shoe details

Weight
3.8 oz
Release
2017
MSRP
$125

Ratings & Reviews

Good (80/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 59% of all shoes.

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Overall

Good (80/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 59% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (98/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 98% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (78/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 57% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Below average (58/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 6% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (58/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 6% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Below average (53/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (53/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 2% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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0/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 59% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Racing Shoes

Scores better than 46% of 256 racing shoes.

46%

Nike

Scores better than 67% of 443 Nike shoes.

67%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Zoom Matumbo 3
Nike Zoom Matumbo 2
HOKA Mach X 2
Zoom Matumbo 3
Zoom Matumbo 2
Mach X 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Best appearance
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
3.8 oz M
3.8 oz M
9.4 oz M
Stack
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Drop
—
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Release
2017
2016
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$125
$120 Lower MSRP
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Best price
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$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (59%)
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (57%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (6%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (2%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Very good (85%) Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Good (80%)
Value
Bottom tier (6%)
Average (59%)
Good (71%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

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Showing 1–4 of 4 written reviews

Best distance spike I've owned

Anonymous runner · Mar 29, 2019

4/5

Overall

The Matumbo 3 is my first foray into distance spikes after being away from the track for more than 10 years, having previously raced in sprint spikes (100-400m), and everything else with XC spikes. Having wide feet, I was expecting a roomier fit, like the Streak LT 4, but that certainly isn't the case. The narrowness isn't too bad in the end, and after several uses, from 800-5000m, the upper has given a bit. The horseshoe plate is flexible and the midsole provides ample cushioning for such a featherweight spike (115g for a US 9.5/EU 43 as measured on my scale), allowing me wear them up to at least 5000m. Those looking to race below 3000m should look elsewhere, as the Matumbo 3 just isn't aggressive enough. Overall, it's a great spike for LD, but let down but the lack of removable spikes. A more aggressive plate would be a welcomed addition.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Nike Matumbo 3 for 5000m

Chicken556 · Feb 13, 2018

5/5

Overall

Positives; Weight (3.8 oz for US9), comfortable, Price ($60), seem durable, well placed spikes, Negatives; Non removable spikes.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

The spike plate SUCKS!!!!

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

1/5

Overall

Why the fuck are the spikes non-replaceable?? What the fuck Nike? Step on concrete once and the shoe is fucked! Chip a spike and this shoe is fucked! Run an xc race and this shoe is fucked! $120 for a spike plate that could break in a second. Fix this shoe by giving it replaceable fucking spikes.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
1/5
Durability
1/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
1/5

Surprisingly comfortable

#FS · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

I have wide feet and this makes it hard to find proper fitting spikes, however these fit well and mold to the foot. They also look good.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5