Saucony

Axon 3

Axon 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Excellent (93/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.5 oz
Release
2023 Q1
MSRP
$99
Stack Height
35mm heel - 31mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

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Excellent (93/100)

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Overall

Excellent (93/100)

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Excellent (93/100)

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Scores better than 89% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (96/100)

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Scores better than 93% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 92% of shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (90/100)

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Very good (90/100)

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Scores better than 83% of shoes

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Appearance

Very good (85/100)

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Very good (85/100)

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Scores better than 69% of shoes

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Durability

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 47% of shoes

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Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Supershoe
Daily trainer
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
7.3 oz M Lightest
Stack
35/31mm
37/29mm
Drop
4mm
7mm
Release
2023 Q1
2022 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$99 Lower MSRP
$175
Best price
$129.96
Ratings
Overall
Very good (89%)
Very good (88%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (92%)
Very good (85%)
Excellent (95%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (83%)
Good (77%)
Excellent (92%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (47%)
Below average (27%)
Very good (84%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (69%)
Average (42%)
Excellent (94%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (93%)
Excellent (97%) Best value
Excellent (91%)
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