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Flyknit Lunar 3

Flyknit Lunar 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (61/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.1 oz
Release
2015
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
28mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (61/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 3 runner ratings.
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This score rates worse than 89% of shoes.

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Overall

Below average (61/100)

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Below average (61/100)

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Ranks above 11% of shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (96/100)

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Comfort

Above average (84/100)

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Above average (84/100)

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Ranks above 71% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Ranks above 37% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (64/100)

Durability ranking

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Below average (64/100)

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Value

Bottom-tier (49/100)

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Bottom-tier (49/100)

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33%

2/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Worse than 89% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Below average (61/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 87% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

13%

Nike

Worse than 89% of 418 Nike shoes ranked.

11%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Flyknit Lunar 3
Nike Flyknit Lunar 2
HOKA Clifton 9
Flyknit Lunar 3
Flyknit Lunar 2
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Lightest
Best appearance
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.1 oz M Lightest
8.8 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
28/18mm
23/15mm
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2015
2014
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$150
$150
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (11%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (71%)
Good (74%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (37%)
Good (74%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (16%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Very good (81%)
Value
Bottom tier (<1%)
Bottom tier (<1%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

3 reader ratings

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long durability and good comfort

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2018

4/5

Overall

Shoes with the highest durability I had so far. The flyknit upper material is still without damage after several thousand miles (usually this breaks first on my other shoes before), cushioning is still ok (but I do not pay too much attention to this) and the single reason I exchanged them recently with an equivalent model is because now after almost 3000 miles the outer sole shows some significant wear.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Mar 6, 2016

5/5

Overall

I Love the lunar flyknits, just enough support without altering my running style. have brought multiple pairs of them
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
1/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 18, 2015

4/5

Overall

Overall it is a good daily trainer. Though the sole can be a bit hard and rigid on short runs and late into distance. I became very injured around the time I transitioned from the Lunar 2 to 3 and am not sure if it is related.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5