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Zoom Fly 3

Zoom Fly 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (86%)

Shoe details

Weight
8.9 oz
Release
2019 Q2
MSRP
$160
Stack Height
36mm heel - 28mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (86%)

Ranks above 70%–95% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 86% of shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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The shaded bar shows the likely rating range. Darker areas are more likely.

Overall

Very good (86%)

Overall ranking

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Very good (86%)

Rank

Ranks above 86% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

Appearance

Excellent (93%)

Appearance ranking

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Excellent (93%)

Rank

Ranks above 93% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

Cushioning

Very good (84%)

Cushioning ranking

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Very good (85%)

Rank

Ranks above 85% of shoes

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Durability

Good (75%)

Durability ranking

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Good (76%)

Rank

Ranks above 76% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

Comfort

Below average (35%)

Comfort ranking

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Below average (36%)

Rank

Ranks above 36% of shoes

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Value

Bottom tier (6%)

Value ranking

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Bottom tier (6%)

Rank

Ranks above 6% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

Better than previous shoe

Reviewers who said this shoe was better than the shoe they used before.

67%

10/15

All Running Shoes

Better than 86% of 2,497 running shoes ranked.

Very good (86%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 83% of 1,821 daily trainers ranked.

Very good (83%)

Zoom Fly Family

Worse than 75% of 10 zoom fly family ranked.

Below average (25%)

Nike

Better than 83% of 400 Nike shoes ranked.

Very good (83%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the previous version of this shoe.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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Nike Zoom Fly 6
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Zoom Fly 3
Zoom Fly 6
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Lowest price
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.9 oz M
—
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
36/28mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2019 Q2
2024 Q4 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$160
$180
$165
Best price
—
$129.88 Lowest price
$131.96
Ratings
Overall
Very good (86%)
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (35%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (84%)
Average (49%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (75%)
Average (52%)
Excellent (94%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (93%)
Very good (89%)
Excellent (94%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (6%)
Average (41%)
Excellent (93%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

22 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 21 written reviews

Heavy, but nicely cushioned, faster shoe that is a nice to prep in for racing in vaporflys

R&R · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I use these for faster sessions to get the feel of running fast in a plated shoe. I've run 400 miles in them and I they still feel springy and very well cushioned. The uppers have held together well, and the shoes have proven surprisingly durable. They are heavy, but good for what I got them for. The only con I have is that their traction in the wet is AWFUL, you'll straight up lose 10-20s a mile slipping. Just don't run with them in the rain.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Good and comfortable ride but awful upper

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

The shoe is well cushioned and comfortable to run in. However the upper is awful, it's impossible to get the lacing right - either it's too tight and puts a lot of pressure across the top of the foot or it's too loose and the foot slides into the front of the shoe. Paired with a loose heel because of the way the upper is designed, it really does ruin what could be a good shoe.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

This shoe was a gift from https://emerchantauthority.com

https://emerchantauthority.com · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

As good performing employee I got a gift from https://emerchantauthority.com and I am just loving this shoe: I rate it like: Comfort = 10/10 Cushioning = 10/10 Durability = 10/10 Appearance = 10/10
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Cushion and speed

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Upper does not fit that well, it's either too loose or too tight, it's hard to get the lacing right. Otherwise, it's great for longer distance, my feet don't feel the pavement at all. If you like the Turbo 2 and Next %, I think you will like this one. It's bouncy, great energy return, I like it, running feels a bit easier, I don't really mind that they are apparently a bit heavy. Before buying, I was a bit worried about the stack height being a bit too much, but it's OK.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Transcend

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I like to use this shoe for runs anywhere from tempo or threshold to fast track workouts. Love how springy and comfortable they are!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5