Best damn distance spike ever
5/5
Overall
jewbacca · Feb 7, 2018
80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Matumbo 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Brooks The Wire 3
Racing shoe · Neutral · Road
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks The Wire replaced it
How it ranks
The Brooks The Wire 3’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 1 runner review so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Current estimate: Good
Confidence
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Confidence
9 Very low
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- The one reviewer so far calls it the best spike they have used from 3000m to 10000m, above the Nike Matumbo and Victory.
- That reviewer, at 80 miles a week, rates it 5 out of 5 on every dimension.
Cons
We don't have enough reviewer information on this shoe to make a judgment of cons.
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Specs & fit
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- Release
- 2016
- MSRP
- $120
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