Saucony Xodus Ultra 3

One of the trail shoes par excellence of the American brand Saucony is the Saucony Xodus Ultra that, after a long wait already has a successor, the Saucony Xodus Ultra 3, an all-terrain model ready to face any mountain race that is put in front of you.

The Saucony Xodus Ultra 3 is a trail running shoe that continues to be one of the most popular of the brand and intended for a wide profile of runners, but will present slight new features that make it even more complete. These new features are described below.

Saucony Xodus Ultra 3 main features and new features

The Saucony trail running range is one of the most complete on the market, with shoes for all types of runner profiles, with this model standing out for its versatility and comfort. A third edition that maintains the philosophy of the line but exploits its most successful qualities.

The upper has a resistant and durable mesh, superior to that of the Saucony Xodus Ultra 2, without penalizing an important aspect such as breathability, nor its weight, which is set at 272 grams, below the famous barrier of 300.

The shoe has protections in the front to avoid those stumbles with the external elements and will continue to incorporate an anti-rock plate in the sole that works so well when we run on those rocky terrains.

One of the new features of the shoe is a wider base of the sole, thus providing greater stability when running on the most uneven mountain terrain.

The shoe also features the PWRRUN PB cushioning that works so well and provides great cushioning, which is necessary for long distance running. The PWRRUN+ sockliner helps improve foot comfort and cushioning inside the shoe. In addition, the PWRTRAC compound is maintained in the lower part of the sole for maximum grip and traction to offer a more secure footing.

Ideal runner profile of the Saucony Xodus Ultra 3

The new model maintains the essence of the previous versions, so runners of medium or even heavy weight (over 75 kg), with neutral stride technique and who prioritize cushioning have in this shoe one of their main candidates.

In addition, the shoe will maintain the same drop of the previous version, 6 mm, with similar weights, around 272 grams, to the Saucony Xodus Ultra 2 These qualities make it an all-terrain model suitable for all types of runners looking for a versatile, dynamic and responsive shoe.

Recommended distances for the Saucony Xodus Ultra 3

In terms of distances, it is a shoe specially designed for long distances and even ultra-marathons thanks to its comfort and versatility, in addition to the good behavior of the sole in a wide variety of terrains. Furthermore, we are talking about a lightweight model suitable for all types of training and races.

In short, the Saucony Xodus Ultra 3, present slight new features while maintaining what has worked in previous versions. The shoe, which is already available, has an introductory price of around 169.90 euros.