Saucony Axon 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop · 35/31mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Saucony Axon 3 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Value and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Axon product line. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Current estimate: Excellent
Confidence
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Confidence
66/100
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- Light at 8.5 oz on a 35mm heel stack, with a 4mm drop.
- Both reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort, for cushioning and for appearance.
- Every rated Axon scores 88 or above.
Cons
- Durability is the weakest dimension at 4.0 out of 5, from the two reviews so far.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Axon
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Release year
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.5 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q1
- MSRP
- $99
- Stack Height
- 35mm heel - 31mm toe
- Drop Height
- 4mm
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