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Breakthru 3

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Good (73/100)

Weight: 8.7 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $100
Drop Height: 8mm

Good (73/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 8.7 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $100
Drop Height: 8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (73/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 42% of all shoes.

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Overall

Good (73/100)

Overall rating

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Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 42% of shoes

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 42% of shoes

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Good (73/100)

Value

Excellent (95/100)

Value rating

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Excellent (95/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

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Value

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Excellent (95/100)

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Scores better than 92% of shoes

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Excellent (95/100)

Cushioning

Very good (84/100)

Cushioning rating

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Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

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Cushioning

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 71% of shoes

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Very good (84/100)

Comfort

Good (79/100)

Comfort rating

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Good (79/100)

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Scores better than 56% of shoes

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Comfort

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Good (79/100)

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Scores better than 56% of shoes

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Good (79/100)

Appearance

Good (70/100)

Appearance rating

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Good (70/100)

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Scores better than 30% of shoes

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Good (70/100)

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Scores better than 30% of shoes

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Good (70/100)

Durability

Below average (57/100)

Durability rating

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Below average (57/100)

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Scores better than 5% of shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Below average (57/100)

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Scores better than 5% of shoes

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Below average (57/100)

25%

1/4

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 42% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 45% of 1,872 daily trainers.

45%

Saucony

Scores better than 34% of 209 Saucony shoes.

34%

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Breakthru 3

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Lightest

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Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

8.7 oz M

8.6 oz M Lightest

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Stack

—

Drop

8mm

7mm

Release

2017 Q3

2017 Q4

2024 Q2 Newest

MSRP

$100

$200

Best price

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$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Average (42%)

Below average (30%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Average (56%)

Below average (38%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Good (71%)

Above average (62%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Bottom tier (5%)

Below average (30%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Below average (30%)

Below average (38%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Excellent (92%) Best value

Very good (87%)

Very good (86%)

Where to buy

$124.88

Top 12%

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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

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Responsive, light, but lacks durability

hershey890 · Jul 29, 2018

4/5

Overall

The Breakthru 3 is a great shoe that leaves your running feeling lighter as it is lightweight (9oz I believe) and feels comfortable on both speedwork and long runs. [*I do primarily forefoot strike, this shoe does have less cushioning than a lot of other shoes out their so it may not be as comfortable for heel-strikers] That being said, it has terrible durability. I only have 230 miles and the outsole is already peeling off and I may have to buy another shoe.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 1/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Good shoe that seems to always be on sale

Ant00099 · Jul 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

I feel like this shoe is undervalued. A lot lighter feeling than the ride. A good comfortable inexpensive netural shoe.

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

Great All-around Shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2018

4/5

Overall

Similar to the Kinvara but with more drop and a little stiffer cushioning. Ride is smooth, and the shoe is light enough for some speedwork and tempos but is also great for everyday runs and long runs. Great on the road but the grip is also good enough to be trusted on dry single track. Pretty much can be used for and excel at anything. Only problem I had was some rubbing on the outside of my ankle. The durability is also great, I have over 300 miles in my pair and there is still plenty of life left in the midsole and no holes in the upper.

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

Good all around trainer

Relyk · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

This shoe is all-around pretty good. One of the better Saucony shoes I have owned. Light, yet supportive. I am a mild overpronater, these are neutral, but I have been just fine. Very decent shoe selection. Would recommend to a friend.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 5/5

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