Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 review
The Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 is a lightweight, cushioned, motion control running shoe that has a revolutionary temperature-regulating upper, and is a good choice for bigger runners or runners who need a good amount of support and want a smooth ride.
The Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 sticks out with the thermal regulative fabric in its mesh upper, which helps keep your feet cool on hot days and warmer on cold days.
Saucony motion control running shoes are known to provide good cushioning to heavier runners, and the Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 is no exception.
You can read reviews of how the Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 compares to other shoes such as the Saucony ProGrid Stabil CS.
Arch-Lock technology on the medial side of the upper holds your foot down onto the platform thereby providing you with a more secure fit.
The Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 has a plate which runs from the heel through to the forefoot that gives heaviers runners a good base and firm support to run on.
This plate helps absorb impact, dissipates shock, and provides a seamless transition from heel-strike to toe-off.
In addition, there is a post in the midsole with a device that helps the ankle from not rolling in too much, and therefore the Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 helps with controlling pronation during running.
The outsole of the Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 consists of carbon rubber in the heel for durability and blown rubber in the forefoot for superior cushioning.
In addition, the entire outsole of the Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 is nicely segmented with crash pads in the heel and lugs in the forefoot. This greatly isolates shock to provide you with a smoother ride.
The Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 is a running shoe that weighs approximately 10.4 oz (295 grams). This makes it one of the lighter running shoes when you compare motion control running shoes by weight.
The suggested retail price of the Saucony ProGrid Paramount 3 is US $170, which makes it the most expensive motion control running shoe when you compare motion control running shoes by price.
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