The new Defyance 3 takes its rightful place in the neutral spotlight. Sure, it's got the famous fit, feel and balance of the Adrenaline™ GTS, but this isn't just a spinoff. The Defyance 3 is a star in its own rights, featuring a Medial DRB® Accel for a smooth ride with just a touch of support. Bravo

Rob's Review:

Summary:
The Defyance features the award winning fit and feel of the Brooks Adrenaline minus the medial post making this an excellent choice for runners with neutral feet. The BioMoGo midsole coupled with rearfoot and forefoot Hydroflow technology make for an extremely effective and environmentally efficient means of cushioning the foot.
Changes:
The new Defyance 3 is over a half an ounce lighter than the previous model. The fit and feel is almost exactly the same with only slight modifications. The crash area in the heel is slightly narrower in the Defyance 3 which changes the heel-to-toe transition slightly. The impact forces seem to be absorbed a little more in the previous model whereas the new Defyance directs these forces through the toe-off a little better. The Defyance 3 also fits slightly snugger in the arch than the Defyance 2.

How's it compare?

Our most inherently stable neutral shoe is back for more in the Defyance 3. Those who already love the Defyance will recognize the same secure midfoot wrap and generous forefoot that have made the previous versions a success.

Improved:
1. Overlays: Strappier overlays conform more easily to the movement of a neutral foot while maintaining a secure arch wrap
2. Crash Pad: A separated crash pad on the outside heel of the midsole provides a gentler initial lay down.
3. Sockliner: The upgraded Engage sockliner is softer and offers a better energy return.

Who should wear the Defyance 3:
Defyance 3 runners have a neutral gait cycle and a medium to high arch. Although they don’t need pronation support, they do like a more structured shoe to reinforce their neutral stride. Because the Defyance 3 provides a great base for orthotics and comes in both narrow and wide widths, it’s really a "go to" shoe for the neutral set.

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Technically Speaking:

MIDSOLE:

HYDROFLOW – Dynamic viscous ﬂuid units for heel & forefoot enhance midsole cushioning—attenuating shock with industry leading dampening and comfort.

BIOMOGO – We’ve taken the long-lasting cushioning of our MoGo midsole and made it environmentally friendly. How, you ask? By adding a non-toxic, natural additive to the MoGo compound that encourages anaerobic microbes to munch away once it hits the landﬁll.

DRB ACCEL – Enhances tunable torsion of the midfoot. Shank-like thermoplastic devices vary from single units of a set modulus, to dual-unit versions of varied modulus (tuned with higher stiffness for medial support, the lateral side less stiff to smooth the ride).

OUTSOLE:

HPR PLUS – A higher durability, abrasion-resistant rubber outsole compound that wears longer.

ENGINEERED STABLE POD CONFIGURATION –Midsole and outsole components are engineered to set the foot up in an efﬁcient, balanced position from heel strike to toe-off, offering maximum stability and responsiveness.

UPPER:

ELEMENT–Upper technology featuring superior microﬁber construction to provide weather protection in a light, supple, quiet fabric that doesn’t sacriﬁce breathability, durability, or comfort.