Saucony

Axon 3

Axon 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8.5 oz
Release
2023 Q1
MSRP
$99
Stack Height
35mm heel - 31mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

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Excellent (93/100)

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Overall

Excellent (93/100)

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Excellent (93/100)

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Ranks above 89% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Ranks above 94% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Ranks above 91% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (90/100)

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Above average (90/100)

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Ranks above 83% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Ranks above 69% of shoes

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Durability

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Ranks above 44% of shoes

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1/1

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Shoe properties
Type
Supershoe
Daily trainer
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
35/31mm
Drop
4mm
7mm
Release
2023 Q1
2022 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$99 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (89%)
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (91%)
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (83%)
Good (77%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (44%)
Below average (22%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (69%)
Average (41%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (94%)
Excellent (97%) Best value
Very good (86%)
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