Saucony Ride TR3 vs VJ FZN Aerofly
Two shoes compared on measured geometry. Each cell carries a provenance badge; open a shoe for sources.
- Saucony Ride TR337/29 mm · toe rocker 32 % · heel bevel 13 %
- VJ FZN Aerofly38/30 mm · toe rocker not measured · heel bevel 11 %
Which suits you
| If you want | Pick | Because |
|---|---|---|
| More cushioning under the heel | About the same | 37 vs 38 mm heel stack |
| More under the forefoot | About the same | 29 vs 30 mm forefoot stack |
| A lower drop | About the same | 8 vs 8 mm drop |
From the values below, with differences inside measurement noise shown as about the same. This describes the shoes, not what is right for your feet; comfort in the first few runs decides.
| Metric | Saucony Ride TR3 Road/trail hybrid · Mixed | VJ FZN Aerofly Road/trail hybrid · Mixed |
|---|---|---|
| Heel-to-toe drop | 8 mmStated | 8 mmStated |
| Heel stack | 37 mmStated | 38 mmStated |
| Forefoot stack | 29 mmStated | 30 mmStated |
| Weight | 283 gStated | 245 gStated |
| Toe rocker | 32 %est. | — |
| Rocker radius | 41 %est. | — |
| Rocker rise angle | 28 degest. | — |
| Rocker angle at toe | 59 degest. | — |
| Toe tip over ground | 36 mmest. | 41 mm*est. |
| Visible rocker lift onset | 80.5 %est. | — |
| Toe spring (relative) | 17.3 %est. | 19.4 %est. |
| Heel bevel length | 13 %est. | 11.1 %est. |
| Heel bevel height | — | 21 mmest. |
| Toe box shape | 75 %est. | — |
| Plate | No plate | Rock plate |
| Primary foam | PWRRUN+ | SuperFOAMance (nitrogen-infused EVA) |
| List price | $150 | $205 |
Key differences
- Heel-to-toe drop is about the same: 8 mm for Saucony Ride TR3, 8 mm for VJ FZN Aerofly.
- Saucony Ride TR3's heel stack is 37 mm, 1 mm thinner than VJ FZN Aerofly's 38 mm.
- Saucony Ride TR3's forefoot stack is 29 mm, 1 mm thinner than VJ FZN Aerofly's 30 mm.
- Saucony Ride TR3's weight is 283 g, 38 g heavier than VJ FZN Aerofly's 245 g.
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