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Skechers Aero SparkPositive

Blog · Doctors of Running – David Salas · 2 days ago

Great value: a lightweight, versatile trainer that's responsive yet training-friendly and fun across efforts, a solid do-it-all shoe for the price. Traction and the H-Plate add some stability to a neutral, narrow platform. But the lateral-heel H-Plate wedge bothers him, and the fit is snug.

Skechers Aero SparkPositive

Blog · Believe in the Run · 2 days ago

One tester: a lot to love. It doesn't look or feel like a Skechers: a lighter, lower-stack, bouncy daily trainer with enough cushion for easy miles that can pick up the pace. It beat expectations without blowing him away. His favourite Skechers yet and good value at $130, behind the Rebel v5 and Evo SL.

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3Mixed

Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Justin Alpaugh · 2 days ago

A rollercoaster: he digs the concept and speed of this light, cushioned performance trainer, but can't get the fit right. Every run ends with a blister on the back of his right heel, and his toes feel cramped. Decent for picking up the pace, but not for daily wear, and its place in a rotation is unclear.

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3Positive

Blog · WearTesters – Drew Whitcomb & Arune · 2 days ago

If you want to move fast, it will move you fast, and Enerzy XP improves the quicker you go. Lockdown is fantastic. It only moves at one speed, so it's no everyday trainer. The heel counter and ball-like foam under the arch hurt comfort, the tongue is floppy, and it's pricey for its range.

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3Mixed

Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein & Andrea Myers · 2 days ago

A plated performance trainer with a bouncy dual-density midsole, good at easy and workout paces, and highly durable. One tester loves the geometry for her midfoot landing. But the inward-angled heel collar gave her a severe heel blister, it runs half a size short, and the heel pivot feels awkward.

Saucony SinisterPositive

Blog · Road Trail Run – Adam Glueck & Sam Winebaum · 2 days ago

A technological masterpiece that rejuvenates the racing flat: versatile, fast and fun for speed work, tempo, 5K to half racing and smooth trails. It's stable at the heel and midfoot with a flexible toe-off. One tester wanted more stack to extend its range, and heel strikers need more counter and width.

Saucony SinisterMixed

Blog · Runner's World – Amanda Furrer · 2 days ago

Pre-super-shoe simplicity with a responsive PEBA-based midsole and a thin, breathable upper, for speedwork and race days. She still runs in it, but after about six months the upper tore above her pinky toe, partly from a cramped toe box. She estimates around 100 mi of durability, and cushioning is minimal.

Saucony SinisterPositive

Blog · Doctors of Running – David Salas · 2 days ago

A really fun ride, both nimble and responsive, with an upper he loves for the track: low-volume and snug. Traction limits it in rain or mist, and stability is only average. The fit only works for normal and narrow feet, and wide feet won't fit at all.

PUMA Deviate Nitro 3Negative

Blog · Runner's World UK – Ali Ball · 2 days ago

She wanted to love it. It's versatile, with a soft but firm-enough ride and surprising ground feel, but the stiff plate doesn't deliver much propulsion. It's less comfortable than a cushioned trainer, and the narrow waist plus soft foam feels slightly unstable. She'd like a wider midfoot.

PUMA Deviate Nitro 3Positive

Blog · Geeks on Feet – Aravind · 2 days ago

92/100. A versatile carbon trainer: comfortable to 30 km, top-notch stability and outstanding grip on Bengaluru's sandy, wet roads. Still like new at 400 km, and he expects 1,000 km. Firmer and less fun than v2 (no trampoline feel), with a slightly snug fit.

adidas Adizero Adios 8Positive

Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Larry Lam · 3 days ago

A lightweight trainer and racer with a smooth, propulsive ride that's a great rotation addition. It feels good until ~90 minutes, then legs want more. Irritation spots inside (especially the arch), and outsole wear was notable by 50 miles, raising durability doubts.

Nike Zoom Fly 6Positive

Blog · Runnea – Jorge García Betanzos · 3 days ago

After 400 km, one of Nike’s most sensible plated options for hard training with occasional racing. Not the most aggressive or “wow,” which is why it works. The outsole lugs are intact and the midsole shows only normal creasing.

adidas Adizero Boston 12Positive

Blog · Believe in the Run — Thomas, Meaghan, Robbe · 3 days ago

'The line is back': softer, more forgiving ride with a snappy toe-off, a good training partner for the Adios Pro 3 or a budget racer. All three struggled with the lacing and the very thin tongue; one tester felt forefoot toe pain that he tentatively linked to the rods.

adidas Adizero Boston 12Positive

Blog · Doctors of Running — Matt Klein, Nathan, David · 3 days ago

Matt Klein, Nathan and David call it a major improvement over v10 and v11: softer, bouncier and lighter, and great for workouts and long rhythmic runs. They criticize the upper for poor midfoot lockdown on turns, scratchy mesh and thin heel padding. It is now a true neutral shoe and less stable than before.

adidas Adizero Boston 12Positive

Blog · Gearselected — Charles Rodmell · 3 days ago

Charles Rodmell found it fast and fun after adjusting to the pronounced toe spring, which took about five miles and worked his hamstrings more. It excels at tempos, fartleks and long reps, though the upper lacks lockdown for short fast reps. The outsole looked almost new at 91 miles.

adidas Adizero Boston 13Positive

YouTube · Daniel A · 50 days ago

Between 340 and 400 miles, mostly slow zone-two running while easing back from a long injury layoff. They found the cushioning unbelievably plush, like running on pillows, and still intact at that mileage, liked the light weight and the snappy toe-off from the rods, and said the outsole rubber held up well. The main downside is limited grip: they could feel it slip on crushed gravel and switched to cement. They recommend it as a neutral daily trainer.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5Positive

YouTube · Tyson Arellano · 50 days ago

450 miles across easy runs, threshold work, track sessions and longer efforts, plus a track workout at the end to see if it was still fast. The foam has lost some bounce and the plate feels a little more flexible, but it handled 6-minute mile pace and a fast 200 m without trouble. The upper and lockdown held up well, while wet-surface grip is weak and worsened with mileage. They would still buy it as a lasting do-it-all trainer.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5Positive

YouTube · What Matters to Matt · 55 days ago

Over 750 miles in one pair, used for easy runs, workouts and long runs. The upper held up very well and fits true to size, though the tongue is a touch short. The foam has lost much of its pop and the plate is barely felt, so longer threshold sessions now call for something bouncier, and wet grip is weak and has worsened as the outsole wore. They would still choose it again as a versatile do-anything trainer.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5Negative

YouTube · Randolph Running Club · 201 days ago

About 250 miles over several months, from a heavier runner (around 220 lb). Step-in feel and lockdown are good with no heel slip, and the outsole wears very well. But the ride felt flat from the start, like running on cardboard at higher speeds, with little energy return and little fun. They kept reaching for other shoes and did not think it was good value at around $169.

PUMA Deviate Nitro 3Mixed

YouTube · RunLetters · 365 days ago

About 250 km in, including a rainy marathon, with no grip problems on wet corners and an outsole that still looks new after plenty of gravel. The plate gives good energy return but feels less aggressive than expected, and the shoe is comfortable without wowing them. It runs narrow and slightly small, and the thick mesh is not very breathable and dries slowly. Good for workouts and long runs, though they think similarly priced shoes may impress more.

adidas Adizero Boston 13Negative

YouTube · Sagasu Running · 521 days ago

About 25 miles before they gave up on it. They found the upper and fit very good but the ride extremely stiff and harsh, a heavy, bottom-heavy feel with no sink, and it softened only slightly after roughly 15 miles. It rolls forward fast but is not fun to run in, and they felt it fails as a training partner for a super shoe. They see it suiting heavier runners or fans of the Boston 12.

adidas Adizero Boston 13Positive

YouTube · The Run Testers · 543 days ago

More than 40 miles at paces from easy recovery to 5K intervals, with a longest run of 90 minutes, mostly on road plus some light off-road. They found the fit true to size and comfortable out of the box, but the ride firmer and blockier than expected at slow paces, opening up and feeling snappier at faster paces. A stable, versatile everyday trainer, though those wanting soft, squishy recovery-run cushioning may look elsewhere.

Nike Zoom Fly 6Mixed

YouTube · Jimmy Runs · 592 days ago

About 400 km, in a third video after earlier ones at 50 km and 260 km. They loved it at first, but say the foam has lost its bounce and now feels like an ordinary shoe, though it is still cushioned, soft and fine for tempo runs. The outsole rubber is nearly worn through at the heel and toe-off (they are a heel striker with some overpronation), and they do not expect it to reach 1,000 km. They would not buy it again.

Nike Zoom Fly 6Positive

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · 682 days ago

A 148 lb runner's first run in the Zoom Fly 6: less cushioned than the Novablast and Superblast but the most comfortable plated shoe they've tried, just okay at easy paces and very responsive when faster, though it demands good form. Toe box felt a little narrow.

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3Mixed

YouTube · Seeking Ultra · 693 days ago

Over 100 miles across a few months, mostly long runs plus some faster work. The ride started firm and softened a little, feeling efficient and responsive on a wide, steady platform that holds up when tired. The tapered toebox and thin, rough insole caused blisters on wider feet, and the cushioning felt underwhelming for long runs. A versatile one-shoe option for narrower feet, though they found it overpriced.

Nike Zoom Fly 6Positive

YouTube · Ben Parkes - Road Running Reviews · 719 days ago

Over 100 miles in a month of marathon build-up, covering speed sessions, long runs up to about 32 km and easy miles. They found it very comfortable with a secure heel and no blisters, bouncy and surprisingly quick for the effort, and the outsole is wearing well so far. Downsides are a noisy outsole, soft foam that is weak on rear stability for heel strikers, clunky walking and looks they find ugly. Suits anyone wanting a durable do-it-all plated trainer.

Nike Zoom Fly 6Positive

YouTube · The Run Testers · 722 days ago

112 km, mostly long runs in marathon build-up, plus a track mile session, a steady 90 minutes and a hard progression run. They found it unusually comfortable for a plated trainer, bouncy and kind to the legs across hard days, with a true-to-size fit and no problems. At around marathon pace it began to feel big, and it is less nimble than lighter super trainers. Suits long runs and marathon training.

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