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Saucony

Mirage 3

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Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Above average (82/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.7 oz
Release
2013
Stack Height
25mm heel - 21mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (82/100)

Better than about 69% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 69% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Above average (82/100)

Overall ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Above average (82/100)

Rank

Ranks above 69% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Above average (87/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (87/100)

Rank

Ranks above 75% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (74/100)

Value ranking

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Good (74/100)

Rank

Ranks above 50% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (66/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (66/100)

Rank

Ranks above 24% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Below average (59/100)

Appearance ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Below average (59/100)

Rank

Ranks above 9% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (53/100)

Durability ranking

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Below average (53/100)

Rank

Ranks above 2% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

38%

3/8

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 69% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (82/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 67% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

67%

Saucony

Better than 52% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

52%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.

Cons

  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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Saucony Mirage 5
HOKA Clifton 9
Mirage 3
Mirage 5
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability
Neutral
Weight
8.7 oz M
9 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
25/21mm
23/19mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
4mm
5mm
Release
2013
2015
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
—
$110 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (69%)
Below average (21%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (24%)
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (75%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (2%)
Bottom tier (4%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (9%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (50%)
Average (51%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

17 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 17 written reviews

Reader review

eshekinah · Apr 4, 2015

4/5

Overall

Very versatile shoe that I've used for all types of runs (easy days, long runs, and most workouts). The only time they really come up short is when you need good traction (muddy trails, snowy conditions, etc). Durability is closer to 300 miles so you can burn through them fast but they're On the less expensive end of the quality running shoe spectrum.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

mcd.logan.umich · Mar 28, 2015

5/5

Overall

light, comfortable, great shoe
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Mar 22, 2015

5/5

Overall

It has worked well for me, no issues with it.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 24, 2014

5/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

lsky · Sep 19, 2014

5/5

Overall

Great balance of lightweight and comfortable
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5