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Zinal 3

Zinal 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Trail

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Shoe details

Release
2026
Widths
Medium

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Good (66/100)

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Good (66/100)

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Good (66/100)

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Value

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Cushioning

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Comfort

Good (65/100)

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Good (65/100)

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Appearance

Below average (63/100)

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Below average (63/100)

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Durability

Below average (63/100)

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Below average (63/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.5 oz M Lightest
8.6 oz M
Stack
30/25mm
37/32mm
Drop
5mm
5mm
Release
2026 Newest
2021 Q2
2024 Q2
MSRP
$160
$155
Best price
$149.95
$108.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (20%)
Average (58%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (16%)
Average (58%)
Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (31%)
Below average (27%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (12%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (13%)
Average (43%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Average (42%)
Below average (34%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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