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Topo Athletic

Magnifly 3

Magnifly 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.7 oz
Release
2019 Q4

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Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Durability

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Ranks above 77% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Comfort

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Value

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Ranks above 67% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Topo Athletic Magnifly 3
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Magnifly 5
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Lowest price
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.7 oz M
8.7 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
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25/25mm
40/35mm
Drop
—
—
5mm
Release
2019 Q4
2024 Q1 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
—
—
$165
Best price
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$99.88 Lowest price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (70%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (75%)
Average (52%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (76%)
Average (50%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (77%)
Average (57%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (33%)
Below average (26%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (67%)
Average (60%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Great Everyday Trainer

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2020

5/5

Overall

I was looking for a daily trainer with low drop, and found that after going through the Saucony Kinvara and the Topo Fli-Lyte 2's that I needed something with more cushion. The Magnifly 3 delivered that, without adding a lot of extra weight (a 9.5 M is still around 10oz). I have two pairs in rotation and have put about 300 miles on each, and they still feel fresh and springy. I find these more durable than some of the other Topo shoes (I used to wear a hole in the upper above my big toe), and they have solved some of the issues with the laces and overly thick heel that plagued the Fli-Lytes. For $120 they are not a bargain, but are on par with most decent trainers. For anyone who prefers a lightweight, moderately stiff, low-drop shoe this is the best I have tried.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5