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Breakthru 3

Breakthru 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (73/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.7 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$100
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (73/100)

Better than about 39% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 61% of shoes.

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Overall

Good (73/100)

Overall ranking

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Good (73/100)

Rank

Ranks above 39% of shoes

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Value

Excellent (95/100)

Value ranking

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Excellent (95/100)

Rank

Ranks above 92% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (83/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (83/100)

Rank

Ranks above 70% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (79/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (79/100)

Rank

Ranks above 59% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (70/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (70/100)

Rank

Ranks above 29% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (57/100)

Durability ranking

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Below average (57/100)

Rank

Ranks above 5% of shoes

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25%

1/4

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Worse than 61% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Good (73/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 57% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

43%

Saucony

Worse than 67% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

33%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Breakthru 3
Saucony Breakthru 4
HOKA Clifton 9
Breakthru 3
Breakthru 4
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best value
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.7 oz M
8.6 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
—
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2017 Q4
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$100
$100
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (39%)
Below average (28%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (59%)
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (70%)
Average (60%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (5%)
Below average (26%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (29%)
Below average (36%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (92%) Best value
Very good (86%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

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Responsive, light, but lacks durability

hershey890 · Jul 29, 2018

4/5

Overall

The Breakthru 3 is a great shoe that leaves your running feeling lighter as it is lightweight (9oz I believe) and feels comfortable on both speedwork and long runs. [*I do primarily forefoot strike, this shoe does have less cushioning than a lot of other shoes out their so it may not be as comfortable for heel-strikers] That being said, it has terrible durability. I only have 230 miles and the outsole is already peeling off and I may have to buy another shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
1/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Good shoe that seems to always be on sale

Ant00099 · Jul 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

I feel like this shoe is undervalued. A lot lighter feeling than the ride. A good comfortable inexpensive netural shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Great All-around Shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2018

4/5

Overall

Similar to the Kinvara but with more drop and a little stiffer cushioning. Ride is smooth, and the shoe is light enough for some speedwork and tempos but is also great for everyday runs and long runs. Great on the road but the grip is also good enough to be trusted on dry single track. Pretty much can be used for and excel at anything. Only problem I had was some rubbing on the outside of my ankle. The durability is also great, I have over 300 miles in my pair and there is still plenty of life left in the midsole and no holes in the upper.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Good all around trainer

Relyk · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

This shoe is all-around pretty good. One of the better Saucony shoes I have owned. Light, yet supportive. I am a mild overpronater, these are neutral, but I have been just fine. Very decent shoe selection. Would recommend to a friend.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5