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Rocket X 3

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2025 Q3
Drop Height
7mm

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Above average (85/100)

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Overall

Above average (85/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (85/100)

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Ranks above 72% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Ranks above 62% of shoes

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Value

Good (77/100)

Value ranking

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Good (77/100)

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Ranks above 50% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (67/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (67/100)

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Ranks above 21% of shoes

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Newest
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Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Supershoe
Daily trainer
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.5 oz M
Stack
37/31mm
Drop
7mm
5mm
7mm
Release
2025 Q3 Newest
2023 Q2
2024 Q2
MSRP
$250
$200 Lower MSRP
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (72%)
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (78%)
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (78%)
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (21%)
Average (46%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Average (50%)
Excellent (92%) Best value
Very good (85%)
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