Saucony

Freedom 3

Freedom 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2020 Q1
MSRP
$150

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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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Comfort

Excellent (93/100)

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Excellent (93/100)

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Durability

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 79% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Value

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 64% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Ranks above 58% of shoes

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3/3

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
28/24mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
5mm
Release
2020 Q1
2022 Q2
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (89%)
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (89%)
Excellent (90%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (77%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (79%)
Very good (87%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Average (58%)
Very good (81%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (64%)
Very good (82%) Best value
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Awesome shoe

Anonymous runner · Feb 27, 2020

5/5

Overall

Switched to these after Altra Escalante's lost their way. Great fit, with a nice combination of cushion and flexibility underfoot while maintaining a 4mm heel to toe drop.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Freedoms

Anonymous runner · Jan 9, 2020

5/5

Overall

This is hands down my favorite shoe that I have ever trained in but it wears down quick, specifically the material in the toe box. I end up with holes in the toes way before the mileage is up on these shoes. They are extremely comfortable and work great for every kind of run.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5