Our verdict

Concern for the environment is taken to the next level with the Nike SuperRep Go 3. Even though it's made of recycled materials, we are here to assure you that this training shoe from Nike does not fall short performance-wise. And don't think that this shoe is only useful in the gym; quite on the contrary, we found it to be breathable and flexible enough to be worn in casual indoor undertakings! Worth every penny, this shoe truly is!

Pros

  • Awesome all-day comfort
  • Very nice overall fit
  • Dependable support and stability
  • Provides good springback
  • Break-in is fast and easy
  • Made with sustainable materials
  • Aesthetically pleasing

Cons

  • Issues with lateral stability
  • Durability concerns

Audience verdict

81
Good!

Who should buy

This training shoe from Nike is great for people who want to take good care of the environment. Made of recycled materials, it is very much aligned with the green agenda. You are also expected to enjoy this Nike offering if you:

  • love to do athletics-style workouts
  • do only light to moderate lifting
  • keep your workouts indoors
  • are on the lookout for trainers that they can also wear the whole day 

Nike SuperRep Go 3 who should buy

Who should NOT buy

Those gym rats who are shifty and therefore in need of more twist protection might not be so happy with the SuperRep Go 3. We think they are better off with the Nike Free Metcon 5. Those who are willing to try other brands might want to start with the Adidas Dropset 2.

Exercisers who want to do more with their shoes may find the SuperRep Go 3 lacking, especially in terms of durability. The Nike Metcon 9 is a good alternative for them, though they would have to shell out more dollars for this shoe.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 who should not buy

Breathability

We didn't expect breathability to be a problem, and we are right! Wearing this shoe felt like it had built-in electric fans that keep our feet well-aerated.

When we put the upper material under the microscope, the airiness that we experienced became a lot easier to explain.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 microscope

The upper material is pretty porous, so air doesn't have problems going in and out of the shoe. We put a white cloth under the upper to make the pores more visible.

The Nike SuperRep Go 3 is just as breathable as the Reebok Nano X3, which for us is the most comfortable trainer there is.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 microcloseup

Both shoes got a 4 out of 5 from us for ventilation. We felt truly comfortable and airy no matter how intensely we jumped rope or did our sprints.

Test results
SuperRep Go 3 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

The Nike SuperRep Go 3 is good news for gym rats who want shoes that last. This shoe fared slightly better than the typical trainer in our Dremel drill test.

We hit the toebox on some equipment during our text workouts, and it held up well. Even our high-pressure Dremel drilling only left moderate damage on the upper material. This trainer deserves the 3 out of 5 that it got from us.

It's a very welcome bonus that this trainer looks great on the feet. We did not have problems wearing the SuperRep 3 in places other than the gym!

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Toebox durability
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 3
Average 2.5
Compared to 19 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

We did not expect much heel padding durability from a budget trainer like the Nike SuperRep Go 3. Even the Nike Legend Essential 3, which is currently the best budget trainer in our books, did not fare well in this regard.

True enough, the SuperRep Go 3 did not show any resistance to our Dremel drilling. It only got a rating of 1 over 5 from us, and this is already the lowest that we could give.

Test results
SuperRep Go 3 1
Average 2.3
Compared to 17 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Surprisingly, the outsole delivered a little more hardness. It got a slightly better-than-average rating of 87.6 on our HC durometer. Because of this, we felt confident that this shoe can resist the normal abrasion that a training shoe is exposed to in an indoor gym.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Outsole hardness
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 87.6 HC
Average 84.0 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
71.0 HC
Outsole hardness
94.5 HC

Outsole durability

Given the outsole's hardness, we expected it to be quite abrasion-resistant. And we were not disappointed. Our Dremel drilling on the outsole resulted in a dent (1.2 mm deep) that did not deviate much from what the average trainer incurred after going through the same test.

Because of the shoe's durability performance, we could even recommend the Nike SuperRep Go 3 for occasional outdoor use. Still, frequent outdoor exercisers are better off with the Reebok Nano X2 TR Adventure.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Outsole durability
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 1.2 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 15 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Our caliper measurements revealed that the Nike SuperRep Go 3's outsole is just as thick as the average at 3.3 mm. With the proper care, this shoe lasts long even when used outdoors at times.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Outsole thickness
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 3.3 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
2.8 mm
Outsole thickness
5.1 mm

Cushioning

Heel stack

We loved running and doing a lot of agility exercises while wearing the SuperRep Go 3. Its heel stack height didn't feel lacking and it didn't feel too much as well. When we brought it to the lab and did some measuring, we learned why: the heel is just as thick as the average at 24.7 mm

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Heel stack
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 24.7 mm
Average 24.4 mm
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
13.7 mm
Heel stack
36.2 mm

Forefoot stack

Just like the heel, the forefoot felt natural and well-balanced. There's nothing too emphasized in our experience. Our caliper showed that it's just as thick as the average at 19.4 mm.

What made the whole midsole setup a bit more special was the amount of springback that it delivered. We truly felt more efficient as we experienced so much bounce that fueled our steps, jumps, and leaps.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Forefoot stack
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 19.4 mm
Average 18.4 mm
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
27.7 mm

Drop

The SuperRep Go 3 from Nike felt flatter than usual. The reduced difference between the heel and the forefoot made this shoe good for exercises such as squats and agility ladders that require a good feel of the ground.

Still, it is important to note that the SuperRep 3 is not as flat and as close to the ground as the minimal trainer Minimus TR from New Balance.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Drop
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 5.3 mm
Average 6.0 mm
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Though it is still not as soft as the Reebok Nano X3, we are already pretty satisfied with the softness that the SuperRep Go 3 from Nike delivered. We used this trainer several times, and not once did we end up with a lot of pain even if we were already striking and jumping with a lot of vigor.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Midsole softness
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 23.1 HA
Average 27.2 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
17.4 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
47.0 HA

Insole thickness

The removable insole did not pose any problem in our experience; but there was nothing special about it, too. It's just as thick as average at 3.9 mm.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Insole thickness
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 3.9 mm
Average 3.8 mm
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
5.7 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

We did not experience issues when it came to stability. The side walls were responsive enough to keep our feet in place during squats, ladders, and even some simple weightlifting.

Even if the upper material is porous, it never felt flimsy. It had enough response to counter the movements of our feet as we ran and did both lateral and vertical exercises.

Nike SuperRep Go 3

Torsional rigidity

The SuperRep Go 3 from Nike felt like it was made to accommodate the natural flexions of the foot. Because of the softness and flexibility (it scored only a 1 out of 5 for firmness!) of its base made it such a good companion for burpees, mountain climbers, and even prolonged planks. It was also great to wear when we did standing calf raises.

Test results
SuperRep Go 3 1
Average 2.7
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The moderately stiff heel counter also contributed a lot to the rearfoot stability that we enjoyed. After giving it a good squeeze in the lab, we gave this shoe a solid 3 out of 5 for firmness. This rating makes it better than the majority of the shoes that we have on record.

Test results
SuperRep Go 3 3
Average 2.8
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Flexibility

Stiffness

Our flexibility lab tests reveal that the Nike SuperRep Go 3 is 46% more flexible than the average trainer. We took advantage of this flexibility as we leveraged our box jumps and made quick direction changes during relays and sprints.

It was also because of this shoe's structural flexibility that breaking it in was not an issue. It didn't even take so much time.

Test results
SuperRep Go 3 10.3N
Average 19.4N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 29 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
6.8N
Stiffness
37.9N

Grip / Traction

Gripping the gym floors was never a problem for the SuperRep Go 3. Whenever we needed to plant our feet on the ground for stationary exercises like barbell curls, the outsole was able to deliver the security that we needed.

Nike SuperRep Go 3

Size and fit

Tongue: gusset type

It's clear to us that the Nike SuperRep 3 is more about flexibility than anything is. Its non-gusseted design works in serious synergy with the overall flexibility of the shoe to give us as much freedom as possible to move in all directions.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Tongue: gusset type
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 None

Comfort

Tongue padding

If you focus only on the tongue padding, the Nike SuperRep Go 3 definitely felt like a minimal trainer. Our caliper measurements reveal that this part of the shoe is thinner than the average by a staggering 82%. Good thing this setup did not lead to any discomfort on top of our feet.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Tongue padding
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 1.0 mm
Average 5.7 mm
Compared to 30 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
10.4 mm

Heel tab

This Nike trainer does not a heel tab. Fortunately, we did not have problems putting on and taking off this shoe. We really did not feel that we are missing something.

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Heel tab
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 None

Removable insole

That the SuperRep Go 3 has a removable insole is good news for exercisers who like to use additional inserts and orthotics when they are working out. 

Nike SuperRep Go 3 Removable insole
Test results
SuperRep Go 3 Yes