Diadora Gara Carbon 3
Road · Tempo · Race
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedUnisex | — | 5 mm |
| ClaimedUnisex | — | 5 mm |
| MeasuredMen · US 9 | 199.9 g | 3.6 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Unisex
Weight: — · Drop: 5 mm
Reference size not stated
Conflicting manufacturer weights
— Not documented or unresolved
- Diadora Gara Carbon 3 · manufacturer specification · Reviewed 2026-10-14
Claimed · Unisex
Weight: — · Drop: 5 mm
Reference size not stated
— Not documented or unresolved
Manufacturer-listed drop: 5 mm.
- Diadora · Reviewed 2026-10-14
Measured · Men
Weight: 199.9 g · Drop: 3.6 mm
US 9
RTINGS measured 199.9 g and 3.6 mm drop on its men's US 9 sample in Light Blue/Lapis Blue. These sample measurements remain separate from the manufacturer's unresolved weight claims and claimed drop.
- RTINGS · Reviewed 2026-10-15
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About the shoe
A road racer whose independent tests favour steady protection over maximum bounce.
- Comfort
- 70/100
- Response
- 90/100
- Stability
- 76/100
- Cushioning
- 78/100
TempoRace
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Carbon
- Plate construction
- Full-length curved carbon-fibre plate in thermoset resin
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 3.9/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Tempo · Race
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- All-gender racer with ANIMA PBX foam and a curved, full-length carbon-fibre plate.
- Manufacturer specifications
- Manufacturer-listed drop: 5 mm.
- Weight discrepancy
- The official table gives 205 g in US men’s 10; its description says 208 g. Unresolved.
- Stack-height evidence
- Doctors of Running lists 39/34 mm; manufacturer confirmation is still missing.
- Independent running test
- The Run Testers praised stable, protective marathon-paced running, but found less punch than leading racers.
- Fit and trade-offs
- Doctors of Running found a snug fit, stiff forefoot and a heel that felt lower than the stated drop.
- Measured test sample
- RTINGS measured 199.9 g and 3.6 mm drop on its men's US 9 sample in Light Blue/Lapis Blue. These sample measurements remain separate from the manufacturer's unresolved weight claims and claimed drop.
Sources: Diadora ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗ · The Run Testers ↗ · RTINGS ↗