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Saucony

Mirage 3

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Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Very good (82/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.7 oz
Release
2013
Stack Height
25mm heel - 21mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (82/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 69% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Very good (82/100)

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 (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Very good (87/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 75% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Good (75/100)

Value 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

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 54% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Average (67/100)

Comfort 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

Average (67/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 26% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Below average (59/100)

Appearance 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

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 10% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Below average (53/100)

Durability 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

Below average (53/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 2% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

38%

3/8

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 69% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 68% of 1,872 daily trainers.

68%

Saucony

Scores better than 54% of 209 Saucony shoes.

54%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.

Cons

  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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Saucony Mirage 5
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Mirage 3
Mirage 5
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability
Neutral
Weight
8.7 oz M Lightest
9 oz M
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Stack
25/21mm
23/19mm
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Drop
4mm
4mm
7mm
Release
2013
2015
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
—
$110 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
—
—
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (70%)
Below average (22%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (26%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (76%)
Above average (61%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (2%)
Bottom tier (4%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (10%)
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Average (54%)
Average (56%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

17 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 17 written reviews

Reader review

eshekinah · Apr 4, 2015

4/5

Overall

Very versatile shoe that I've used for all types of runs (easy days, long runs, and most workouts). The only time they really come up short is when you need good traction (muddy trails, snowy conditions, etc). Durability is closer to 300 miles so you can burn through them fast but they're On the less expensive end of the quality running shoe spectrum.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

mcd.logan.umich · Mar 28, 2015

5/5

Overall

light, comfortable, great shoe
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Mar 22, 2015

5/5

Overall

It has worked well for me, no issues with it.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 24, 2014

5/5

Overall

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

Reader review

lsky · Sep 19, 2014

5/5

Overall

Great balance of lightweight and comfortable
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5