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Diadora
Weight
234.4 g (8.27 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
12.1 mm
Plate
None
Weight
199.9 g (7.05 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
3.6 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Diadora Frequenza 2
Diadora Gara Carbon 3
The Diadora Frequenza 2 and Diadora Gara Carbon 3 are two shoes from the same brand, but they’re built for different parts of a rotation. The Frequenza 2 is the more flexible and training-friendly option, with a lightweight build, plush cushioning, and enough versatility for daily miles and some uptempo work. The Gara Carbon 3 is the race-focused model, using a carbon plate, a firmer and more structured platform, and a lighter build to feel more aggressive and efficient at faster paces.
Variants
- Frequenza 2 (Scallop Shell/Winery - (Men - US 9))
- Frequenza 2 (Scallop Shell/Winery - (Women - US 7))
- Gara Carbon 3 (Light Blue/Lapis Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Gara Carbon 3 (Light Blue/Lapis Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.4
7.9
Heel Stack Height
42.6 mm
35.5 mm
Weight
7.0
8.2
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
8.3
Heel Energy Return
6.4
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.0
8.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
234.4 g (8.27 oz)
199.9 g (7.05 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
42.6 mm
35.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.5 mm
31.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
12.1 mm
3.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
88 mm (3.5")
80 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
78 mm (3.1")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.4")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.07
2.25
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.70
3.51
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
268 mm (10.6")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
58 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.5")
89 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
7.9
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-3.4 mm (-0.132")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.1 mm (-0.123")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.4
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.1 mm (-0.124")
Arch Fit: Width
8.1
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.2 mm (-0.125")
Length Fit
6.0
Toe Clearance Photo
Heel Rocker Geometry
7.9
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
24 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
20.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.2
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
61 mm (2.4")
Toe Apex Position
64.2%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
30.2°
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.4
8.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
74.2%
83.9%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.1
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
76.5%
82.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.6
7.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.29 J
3.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.46 J
8.95 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.96 J
14.40 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
7.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.18 J
4.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.44 J
7.99 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.82 J
11.47 J
Heel Firmness
5.2
7.9
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
45.4 N/mm
41.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
110.9 N/mm
54.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
256.6 N/mm
79.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.3
7.8
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
106.7 N/mm
54.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
234.4 N/mm
72.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
487.9 N/mm
102 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.64 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.36 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.27 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.1
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
125 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
9.0
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
80.8%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.7
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
31.0 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
336 N
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