The Saucony Axon 3 is an everyday neutral running shoe designed to offer maximum cushioning in an affordable and versatile package.
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All AroundAll Around
Max CushionMax Cushion
WalkingWalking
Casual WearCasual Wear
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Roads & PavementRoads & Pavement
StabilityStability Learn More
Neutral
Stable
CushioningCushioning Learn More
Barefoot
Minimal
Low
Medium
High
Maximal
Product Details:
The Saucony Axon 3 is a running shoe that prides itself on being highly cushioned AND affordable. Saucony's PWRRUN Foam is used the midsole to provide a plush underfoot experience for anything from daily mileage to long runs, and this cushioning is paired with a Speed-Driven Geometry that helps guide your step forward for an efficient and lively feel. Longterm durability and traction is provided by the Carbon Rubber outsole, and the Engineered Air Mesh upper has been updated with a sleeker and more breathable design that keeps you cool and secure on your feet. Packed with all these features, the Axon 3 delivers feel-good miles in a surprisingly affordable and lightweight package.
Things You'll Love
- Maximum cushioning for maximum comfort
- Sleek and breathable upper
- Great features at an affordable price
Model Number: S20826-06
Specs & Fit
Shoe Specs (Men's Size 9)
| Weight | 8.5 oz 243 grams |
| Heel Stack | 35 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 31 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset: | 4 mm |
How It Fits (based on D Medium width)
| Heel Width: | Average |
| Midfoot Fit: | Roomy |
| Toe Box Fit: | Roomy |
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- PWRRUN Foam for maximum cushioning and comfort.
- Speed-Driven Geometry design for forward momentum, rolling your gait into the next step.
OUTSOLE
- Carbon Rubber Outsole for increase traction and durability during run or workouts.
UPPER
- Engineered Air Mesh upper for a lightweight and breathable fit.
Customer Reviews
Axon 2Not much difference from original Axon. Comfortable for walking and everyday use. Not a runner so I can’t speak to that. I do prefer the Triumph 20 and the price difference is close when on sale.
Fantastic for all Feet!These shoes meet my needs in every aspect; support in the arch and heel, comfort, light weight, perfect fit, like a breathing glove! Black and pink gives me wear with anything versatility, and when I want to wear pastels the pink pops!
Great shoes for runningGreat shoes for easy and daily training. I have been running everyday with amazing results.
Fit well, run lightThis pair fit my feet very well, and they feel lighter than my other training shoes. Feel good when running.
Feel like you’re floating on airI have been Wearing Saucony’s for as long as I can remember.. I work at a hospital 40 hours a week. Always on my feet. I’ve loved all my Saucony’s… They have definitely outdone themselves this time! These are my new favorites
Saucony Axon 3 is a good shoe but runs small.I recently a pair of Saucony Axon 3 Women's shoes. They seem to be a good shoe, but that style apparently runs very small. I wear a size 9 in the Saucony Kinvara, but not so much in the Axon 3. I returned the shoes (thank you Running Warehouse for making that a simple process). Because I couldn't wear the shoes I cannot say if they would have worked well. I can only say that they seemed like a decent shoe.
Great valueThe Axon is a simple and easy shoe that i use for easy/recovery days. The shoe leans more towards a max cushion shoe. The midsole has more cushion that expected. Outsole after 100 miles seems to be holding up well.
Axons are the bestI love Saucony Axons! I have 7 pair!!!
GoodIdk how well they are gonna hold up but they work great, are really comfortable and, they look kinda cool too.
Hidden gemAbsolutely love these shoes. They are cushioned like a long run/easy day shoe but lightweight enough to do tempos or even intervals (if you aren't turning sharply). Halfway tempted to buy 3 pairs like I did when I discovered the Novablast in 2021!
-From a 32yo, 180lbs male running 60mi/wk averaging around 7:40/mi with pace ranging from 5:20 to 8:30.
They Just Didn't Work for MeI was hoping these shoes would work better for me as running shoes than they did. They are just not flexible enough so I sent them back. The trend towards thicker (higher stack) and presumable more cushioned shoes just doesn't seem to happen in a way that works for me. I tried a pair of high stack Hoka running trail shoes a few years ago and had a similar experience. They work fine for hiking and perhaps the Axon 3 would as well, but I was looking for a neutral, well cushioned, flexible pair of running shoes. On a positive note the curved toe of the Axon 3 is a plus that allows for an easier toe off than a high stack, squared-toe running shoe does. Unfortunately, this plus feature just doesn't compensate for the shoes inflexibility.
Great Running ShoesThese are my favorite running shoes so far. Super comfortable and the support is amazing. I love them!
Was great, but thenI have owned several pairs of the Axon shoes. I was typically getting 250+ miles from them before replacing. I loved those shoes. However, my most recent pair failed after 80 miles. The tread wore on the heel quickly worn thin and then separated from the shoe. Very disappointed that this happened after only 80 miles. I returned them to Running Warehouse and am waiting to see what they can do about this. I am hoping that this one bad pair was just a fluke incidence.
Solid shoe for great priceThe shoe comfortably rolls you forward during your runs. Nothing fancy, just a good shoe! Happy with the purchase after about 60 miles and expecting to get a hundreds more.
Worth trying for the PriceI wore the original Endorphin Shift and the original Endorphin Speed. Loved the Endorphin Speed, it was my first and only foray into plated shoes so far. The original Endorphin Shift on the other hand was an almost unwearable clunky shoe that did nothing but aid the foot in rolling forward. It was heavy, hot under foot and I didn't make it past 200 miles. The Axon 3 is what that shoe should have been. This is my first Axon, but clearly all foams in all brands of shoes have improved in the last 4 years. I've easily breezed through 50 miles in the Axon, and can control my tempo - slow to Tempo run. The shoe rolls you forward and gives a little pop when running faster, but has great cushion under foot. I don't love super squishy shoes (the Asics Novablasts aren't for me), but these do the trick. I run heavy at 6'1" 185lbs, don't feel unstable underfoot (though I prefer the wide base of a Hoka - currently loving Mach 5's), and easily think I can run 300 miles or more in these shoes. Well worth trying at under $100.
Saucony Axon 3The purchase was a gift but I asked for feedback from them, he tells me that it feels super stable, it was an excellent gift, he doesn't have foot pain, it has good support and cushioning.
Big stack, low dropIve been impressed by this shoe. It is just a good shoe for easy/steady miles. It is only a 4 mm drop, so keep that in mind. For the price I had lower expectations. However I must say that im very much enjoying this shoe, especially after a short break in time.
