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The Wire 3

The Wire 3
Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2016
MSRP
$120

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Overall

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Durability

Exceptional (96/100)

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Value

Exceptional (96/100)

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Comfort

Excellent (92/100)

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Excellent (92/100)

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Cushioning

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Appearance

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Brooks The Wire 3
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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
The Wire 3
The Wire
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Best value
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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Stack
—
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Drop
—
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7mm
Release
2016
2016
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120
$100 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (96%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (88%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (70%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (94%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (55%)
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Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (94%) Best value
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Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

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Best damn distance spike ever

jewbacca · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

This is by far the best spike I have ever used for 3000m-10000m. I daresay that racing in these allows one to achieve nirvana. I've liked other spikes okay (Nike Matumbo, Victories, and going way back, Eldorets), but I never realized there were issues with those spikes until I put these on.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5