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  1. Shoes
  2. Saucony Ride TR3

Saucony Ride TR3

The Saucony Ride TR3 is the trail-ready sibling of the Ride 19, with a full-length PWRRUN+ midsole, a PWRTRAC outsole with 3.5 mm lugs and a protective high-tenacity mesh upper, built to go from pavement to singletrack.

Saucony Ride TR3
Saucony·Shoes
2 video reviews

$160

Cheaper than 54% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight
283 g
Drop
8 mm
Heel Stack
37 mm
Forefoot Stack
29 mm

Best for: Daily training from the door to the trail

SpecsReview2Alternatives5

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Strengths

Cushioning

Weak points

Grip
  • Cushioning

    37 mmTop 29%
  • Lightness

    283 gTop 43%
  • Grip

    3.5 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $160

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$160
2026
283 g

Overview

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
roads, fireroads and technical singletrack
Daily training from the door to the trail

Cushioning

8 mm
37 mm
29 mm
Full-length PWRRUN+ midsole for a light, springy feel
Soft, springy daily-trainer cushioning

Grip & protection

PWRTRAC rubber outsole with 3.5 mm lugs
Reinforced high-abrasion zones
3.5 mm lugs for dirt and technical terrain

Upper & fit

Breathable high-tenacity mesh with lightweight protection in high-abrasion zones
Removable sockliner
Traditional lacing with a neutral trainer fit
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On the terrain

How Saucony Ride TR3 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

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Saucony Ride TR350

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Saucony Ride TR378
  • Cushioning35/40
  • Lightness18/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

Saucony Ride TR3

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Is the Saucony Ride TR3 a good investment for trail running in 2026?

At $160, the Saucony Ride TR3 represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.

When was the Saucony Ride TR3 released?

The Saucony Ride TR3 was released in 2026.

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1New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

New Balance

$160Score 88+11

Better than Saucony Ride TR3 at:

  • A higher overall score (88 vs 77)
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 2)
  • More cushioning (42 vs 37 mm heel stack)
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2INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2
INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

INOV-8

$160Score 87+10

Better than Saucony Ride TR3 at:

  • A higher overall score (87 vs 77)
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 2)
  • A lighter option (41 g less)
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3Asics Blazeblast
Asics Blazeblast

Asics

$160Score 86+9

Better than Saucony Ride TR3 at:

  • A higher overall score (86 vs 77)
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 2)
  • A lighter option (31 g less)
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