Men's Defyance 3

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The new Defyance 3 takes its rightful place in the neutral spotlight. Sure, it's got the famous fit, feel and balance of the Adrenaline™ GTS, but this isn't just a spinoff. The Defyance 3 is a star in its own rights, featuring a Medial DRB® Accel for a smooth ride with just a touch of support. Bravo.

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Defyance 3
 
3.7

(based on 29 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

72%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (18)
  • Cushions impact (12)
  • Arch support (10)
  • Lightweight (10)
  • Durable (9)

Cons

  • Uncomfortable (5)
  • Poor cushioning (3)
  • Too stiff (3)
  • Wears quickly (3)

Best Uses

  • Distance / endurance (10)
  • Dry conditions (10)
  • With orthotics/inserts (5)
  • Gym (4)
  • Wet weather (4)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      100% 

      (25 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      96% 

      (24 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Arch Type:
    • Average arch (19), High arch (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (18), Casual/ recreational (4), Gym rat (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (10)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Nice shoes

I am coming back to traditional running shoes after an experiment with minimalist running. I went through a phase of running in very thin, barely there shoes. This worked great on sidewalks, then ...Read complete review

I am coming back to traditional running shoes after an experiment with minimalist running. I went through a phase of running in very thin, barely there shoes. This worked great on sidewalks, then I moved to an area with a chip trail. First couple of runs on the trail and I knew the minimal shoes wouldn't cut it. So I went to try out the latest an greatest. It came down to these and a pair of Nikes. I've had bad experiences with Nikes in the past, and I had never tried Brooks, so I figured what the heck.

I like these shoes. I've had 4-5 runs in them now, and they do what I want them to. Cushion. That's all I really ask of them. They are a little heavier than I like, a little hotter than I like, and maybe a little too squishy, but I like them anyway. Not the fastest ride ever. The biggest problem is the color. Please make future versions with something other than white soles. These things get dirty quick. If that's the worst thing...then they aren't too bad.

I've worn lots of different shoes. These are equivalent to or better than most. The build quality is excellent and the fit is good. I can certainly see myself buying another pair.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

stop changing a good thing

i thought the radius was great and then you stopped making it.then i started buying the defyace 2,they were good but not a radius.you guys then get rid of the defyance 2 and make ...Read complete review

i thought the radius was great and then you stopped making it.then i started buying the defyace 2,they were good but not a radius.you guys then get rid of the defyance 2 and make the 3 which does not feel as cusioned as the 2 and the cusion wears out way to fast.i understand the whole green thing but i am more worried about my knees and shins and less about how quick they break down in a land fill.i think your shoes fit great and have bought them for many years but i am at the point where the changes seem to be goingin the wrong direction.the shoes i mentioned were always sold out so why keep changing.

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4.0

the best since radius 6

By Dave

from Cynthiana Ky

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • General Fitness

      Comments about Defyance 3:

      The best shoe I've used since Radius 6.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      4.0

      Snug fit, solid road shoe

      By Txbbqman

      from Fairfax, VA

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Great arch
      • Toes smiling

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Endurance Training
        • General Fitness
        • Road running
        • Sports Training

        Comments about Defyance 3:

        An active retired 'former' Avid Athlete past 70 who is getting back his fitness after several years of "not having enough time to stay fit". This shoe and its predecessor, Ghost, are helping making it happen.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No
         
        5.0

        Recommended running shoe

        By joe

        from troy,ny

        About Me Gym Rat

        Pros

        • Excellent neutral shoe

        Cons

        • Wish they lasted longer

        Best Uses

        • General Fitness

        Comments about Defyance 3:

        Product suggested by fitness store after running analysis for problem knee/hip. Almost had to give up running but the analysis was I had wrong shoes. Stride required neutral and I had picked shoes for style and color, not function. These neutral shoes allowed me to keep going.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No
         
        4.0

        Great shoe with a glove-like fit

        By NYC Runner

        from Queens, NY

        About Me Gym Rat

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Cushions Impact
        • Durable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Road Running

          Comments about Defyance 3:

          I love the shoe. Used to wear the Adrenaline but fount that my body doesn't like the stiffness of the support shoe. These are the perfect combination of soft, cushion and form-fit that I liked in the Adrenaline without the stability. Its fairly light to me also.
          Great shoe for multi-surface. I run roads and trails and the shoe lasts many miles and keeps the softness.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Average Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No
           
          3.0

          Great shoes.. at first

          By Bill

          from alexandria

          About Me Avid Athlete

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Good Arch Support
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Poor Cushioning
          • Wears Out Quickly

          Best Uses

            Comments about Defyance 3:

            Great shoes at first. I run about 40 miles a week and after a month and a half the soles looked fine but the cushioning was gone.. my feet started hurting badly

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Average Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            5.0

            my chice

            By ori

            from isreal

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Good Arch Support

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Road Running

              Comments about Defyance 3:

              excelent shoe. I have just bought my 4th pair in a row.
              I am 85 kg over 180 cm, no pronation, high arch.

              Recommended

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • High Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No
               
              5.0

              Great Shoe for disatnce

              By Blue Jay

              from Seattle/Baltimore

              About Me Avid Athlete

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Great with Jeans

              Cons

              • Wears Out Quickly

              Best Uses

              • Endurance Training

              Comments about Defyance 3:

              I've worn this shoe since the first version. I've had three pairs of the third version alone. I wear it with my custom orthotics and it give me enough support and cushioning so my legs can handle upwards of 70 miles/week on pavement. Fit feels great both length wise and tightness around the arch. If you wear orthotics, this is definitely a shoe to look at. Colors are great too.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • Average Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No
               
              5.0

              Outstandiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!

              By Eddie

              from Las Vegas, NV

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Cushions Impact
              • Good Arch Support
              • Great with Jeans
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Pavement

                Comments about Defyance 3:

                Totally comfortable....well cushioned.....lightweight....this IS A REALLY NICE SHOE! BEST BROOKS product!

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width
                • Arch Type:
                • Average Arch
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                dont change a good thing

                By bob from phoenix

                from wittman,az

                About Me Avid Athlete

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Fit is perfect

                Cons

                • Poor Cushioning
                • Wears Quickly

                Best Uses

                • With Orthotics/Inserts

                Comments about Defyance 3:

                i loved the radius then you stop making it,i went to defyance 2 after all the radius were gone.it was good but not as good as a radius.then you get rid of defyance2.thereis something different with the defyance three, the cusion is not as good and they wear quick.i understand the whole green thing but i am more concerned with my knees and shins then how quick they break down in the landfill.the old styles were always sold out,so why keep changing.mogo is no go.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width
                • Arch Type:
                • Average Arch
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                stop changing a good thing

                By bob

                from peoria,az

                About Me Avid Athlete

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Fit is perfect

                Cons

                • Poor Cushioning
                • Wears Quickly

                Best Uses

                • With Orthotics/Inserts

                Comments about Defyance 3:

                i thought the radius was great and then you stopped making it.then i started buying the defyace 2,they were good but not a radius.you guys then get rid of the defyance 2 and make the 3 which does not feel as cusioned as the 2 and the cusion wears out way to fast.i understand the whole green thing but i am more worried about my knees and shins and less about how quick they break down in a land fill.i think your shoes fit great and have bought them for many years but i am at the point where the changes seem to be goingin the wrong direction.the shoes i mentioned were always sold out so why keep changing.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width
                • Arch Type:
                • Average Arch
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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