Our verdict
Pros
- True to size
- Lightweight
- Comfortable
- Grippy sole
- Affordable
- Stylish
- Versatile
Cons
- Runs a little warm
- Narrow toebox
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Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 review
Who should buy the Compete TR 3
The shoe is best suited for athletes who want a:
- great shoe to wear to the gym or in fitness classes
- shoe that does it all (almost)
- comfortable shoe that can easily wrap as a casual work shoe
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Look away if you:
- prefer more cushion (in this case, consider the Free Metcon 4)
- have wide feet (consider a pair from this list of Nike mens air jordan retro xii 12 playoffs 2022 black red white ct8013-006)
- want a super airy shoe (the Nike Metcon 6 is worth checking out)
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Sizing is spot on
The Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 fits true to size. I wear a medium size 9.5 (US Men´s).
Narrow toebox
The toe box of the Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 runs on the narrow side. I find this to be common among most Nike shoes, so if you're used to that and like it, great. If you have wide feet and need more room, the Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 is probably not for you.
Secure, solid lockdown
The lace cage and the wide laces are well-designed and give the shoe a solid locked-down feeling. This made me confident during the workout.
Supple feel right out of the box
The Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 is a super comfortable shoe. It felt supple and comfortable straight from the box. I wore these shoes to workout and found myself wearing them around town the rest of the day.
I would have liked a little more cushion
While I know it is not a traditional running shoe, it could still benefit from the addition of some extra foam in the mid-sole and heel area.
The Varsity Compete TR 3 is stylish
From the get-go, the style of the Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 appealed to me. It just has a great look about it. I could wear this stylish shoe to the gym, out for coffee, or to the office on a casual Friday.
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My biggest gripe is that this Nike shoe lacked ventilation. Parts of the upper, mainly the ankle collar are a bit over-stuffed. The tongue could be a lot slimmer as well.
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The multi-directional micro treads of the sole are amazingly grippy. Whether you're lifting weight, doing Crossfit, or in a fitness class, the sole of the Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 will not disappoint.
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At 10oz/283g the Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 is really light (most cross-training shoes weigh 10.5oz/298g). The Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 feels quick and agile due to its slim size.
Affordable
Coming in at £80, the Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 is priced to move. At half of what I am normally willing to pay for athletic shoes, the Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 is a steal (cross-training shoes have an average price of £110).
A shoe built for diverse uses
While the Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 is not built for running, it does excel in many other areas. From court sports to fitness classes to general gym use the Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 will serve the athlete well. Priced affordably, the Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 is a shoe that is hard to pass up.
