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6/14/2025, 11:24:27 AM
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Never owned any Sauconys so can't vouch entirely, but had a check on some reviews.
EP3s are 204g, Fast Rs are 170g - they're really light which made it noticeably easier to lift feet on each step. Conversely, this and other design decisions could explain why they have a shorter lifespan of about >300km, they don't feel durable long-term.
Running Shoes Guru reckons the EP3s are more stable. I'm only a ~1:50 HM rooner with poor form so can't make full use of these race shoes yet, but considering the Pumas were giving ankle pains (even fast Adidas Prime X2s didn't), this sounds about right. Took a while to figure out the best gait, but they stressed the feet more than the knees.
The transition on the Pumas was superb (t. forefoot striker), so they encouraged a good toe-off rather than using more of the feet to lift. Most EP3 reviews are saying the transition from heel to toe is excellent and possibly more effective than Puma's, though the other features made up for this. Maybe the fact the Pumas encourage landing on the middle-big toes helped prevent the feet from landing outwards to prevent IT Band/patella strains for better movement around the knees.
Design-wise, the Pumas are very short and don't go up to the ankles or have a proper heel counter/collar, so it feels pretty bare which felt great with short socks. The EP3s (and most shoes) have this which is normal.
Not sure if that helps but they're great for races, just not marathon distance.
Never owned any Sauconys so can't vouch entirely, but had a check on some reviews.
EP3s are 204g, Fast Rs are 170g - they're really light which made it noticeably easier to lift feet on each step. Conversely, this and other design decisions could explain why they have a shorter lifespan of about >300km, they don't feel durable long-term.
Running Shoes Guru reckons the EP3s are more stable. I'm only a ~1:50 HM rooner with poor form so can't make full use of these race shoes yet, but considering the Pumas were giving ankle pains (even fast Adidas Prime X2s didn't), this sounds about right. Took a while to figure out the best gait, but they stressed the feet more than the knees.
The transition on the Pumas was superb (t. forefoot striker), so they encouraged a good toe-off rather than using more of the feet to lift. Most EP3 reviews are saying the transition from heel to toe is excellent and possibly more effective than Puma's, though the other features made up for this. Maybe the fact the Pumas encourage landing on the middle-big toes helped prevent the feet from landing outwards to prevent IT Band/patella strains for better movement around the knees.
Design-wise, the Pumas are very short and don't go up to the ankles or have a proper heel counter/collar, so it feels pretty bare which felt great with short socks. The EP3s (and most shoes) have this which is normal.
Not sure if that helps but they're great for races, just not marathon distance.
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