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Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Olivia Yoder · 2 days ago
After 250+ miles, including several half marathons, she calls it a great daily trainer and a great upgrade: breathable, comfortable all over, durable and well made, working exceptionally well for faster mid-distance runs and part of her rotation for every speed workout. It's a little pricey, and the upper shows dirt.
Blog · Doctors of Running · 2 days ago
A balanced, lightweight trainer with decent responsiveness that does a bit of everything, cushioned enough for long runs, and good value. One tester would like livelier foam and more forefoot width. Another tester loved the firm, neutral ride (13.5 miles without issue), but the toe box hurt until ~15 miles.
Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Olivia Yoder · 2 days ago
A very well-built daily trainer that will last you miles, with long-lasting comfort, a smooth ride, a stylish look and an upper that delivers on many levels. It can wear many hats but falls short when you want a PR. Despite the 'max' name it's firmer than expected and less soft than rivals.
Blog · Doctors of Running – David Salas · 2 days ago
Excellent cushioning for fans of firm rockers: great for easy rhythmic miles, stable for a neutral shoe thanks to good sidewalls, and a good walking and standing shoe. The foam lacks pop at speed, the laces bite through the tongue, and at $180 it lacks rivals' versatility. Too firm for some.
Blog · Believe in the Run · 2 days ago
One tester sees it as an improvement on the Cloudeclipse and a redemption after v2 flop: a nicer, more dialed-in upper, no loud speedboard, a smooth ride, the same $180. Another tester, on his first On, was impressed: good-looking, a pleasant ride, and minimal wear after 50+ miles.
Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Olivia Yoder · 2 days ago
A good daily trainer for up to 5 miles: lightweight, breathable and durable, with little to no wear after well over 100 miles. The midsole falls short on longer runs, and it runs small. She loves it most for all-day wear and walking, and recommends it for people who stand all workday.
Blog · Doctors of Running · 2 days ago
One tester: a nice training shoe with good rhythm, a durable build, a steady forefoot rocker, mild-to-moderate responsiveness, good cushioning and lockdown; fair value at $160.
Blog · Believe in the Run · 2 days ago
One tester: a utilitarian daily trainer at best, not the worst shoe you'll buy but not one you'll long to run in; On is treading water on innovation. An average addition that proves On's inconsistency. A third tester finds it fine but with nothing excellent: OK for 3–6 miles, then monotonous.
Blog · Startline wa doko desu ka? – Shibuken · 2 days ago
He switched into it at 15 km of a rainy overnight 100 km run and ran the last ~80 km in it. It stayed dry until ~60 km, then water seeped in at the ankle; it's not a rain boot. Amazingly, no blisters at all, even with soaked feet. Slippery on wet manholes. A buy for people who run or go out in the rain.
Blog · Rundefeated – Rizqa Lahuddin · 2 days ago
A reliable, comfortable cushioned daily trainer: Fresh Foam X that's soft without being mushy, and monsoon-proof grip on wet asphalt, tiles and painted road lines. Understated looks work for the office, and it gives ~90% of the 1080/More experience for less. Great for long runs, not for speed sessions.
Blog · Runner's World UK – Jessica O'Donnell · 2 days ago
A great high-cushion daily trainer for easy miles: soft and forgiving without being squishy, with a smooth rocker that rolls you forward, a true-to-size accommodating fit, a breathable upper and secure stretch laces. When she picked up the pace it felt too soft to respond; not for intervals or races.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein · 2 days ago
A simple, soft shoe for easy running and walking: soft cushioning, a mildly flexible rocker, a wider fit, decent durability at 30 miles and solid value at $145. But the midsole bottoms out and isn't responsive, it's mostly unstable, and the heel padding irritates. Fine for walking, not for his running needs.
Blog · OutdoorGearLab – Ally Arcuri · 2 days ago
Simple, affordable and light at 7.2 oz: the soft DNA Loft heel absorbs landings, good for casual runs, recovery days, heel strikers and everyday wear. The thin 22 mm forefoot feels flat on uptempo moments with minimal energy return, and the high heel slightly undermines stability in sharp turns.
Blog · Doctors of Running – David Salas · 2 days ago
A classic high-drop neutral trainer with a moderate stack and flexible forefoot: a great starter shoe that won't break the bank, with a durable, reliable, very stable ride. The fit is snug and low-volume, bounce and responsiveness are unexciting, and he hoped for more; it lacks pace versatility.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Chad Zimmermann & Lindsay Agro · 2 days ago
One tester disliked fit and heat. Brooks hasn't messed up the gravy train: if you loved v17 and earlier, this will do the trick again, though he prefers the lower-drop Ghost Max. One tester really wanted to like it but fought it: it suits only tiny toes and little need for airflow, so it's a walking shoe for her.
Blog · Weeviews – Scott Hilton · 2 days ago
He really enjoyed it. He set out to test outsole durability after wearing through v7s in 190 miles, and was surprised by the much more dynamic foam. He'd like a more breathable upper that wicks rather than absorbs. A strong zero-drop daily trainer. Incentivized review.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Andrea Myers · 2 days ago
She liked the P35x midsole, the best foam yet, plus the lower stack and lighter weight. But Altra failed at its signature feature: the low-volume toe box with a lateral sidewall caused severe 5th MTP pain and limited her runs. A nice neutral zero-drop trainer only for narrower forefeet. $160 is a bit overpriced.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein & David Salas · 2 days ago
A cushioned 4 mm-drop daily trainer with a good rhythmic rocker and firmer cushioning one tester likes, but he chewed through much of the outsole in 27 miles and the fit is slightly long. Another tester found it snug for an Altra yet stable. At $160 versatility is limited, and the forefoot lacks classic Altra width.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Austin Bonds · 2 days ago
Altra calls it max cushion, but to him it's a firm shoe with maximum cushioning, far less soft than the Glycerin Max or MagMax Nitro. As with the original Via Olympus there's a disconnect: a comfortable upper and impressive stack, but the EGO FLO ride undercuts it. This time he's not going with the FLO.
Blog · Road Trail Run – Markus Zinkl · 2 days ago
A genuinely good daily trainer at a really attractive price, with build quality equal to models costing €30–40 more. The upper should fit a wide range of foot shapes, and the Boost and Bounce combination surprised him. The only compromise as an all-rounder is at higher paces. Score 8.83/10.
Blog · Road Trail Run – Sam Winebaum · 2 days ago
Adidas finally delivers a practical daily trainer that's neither elite nor heavy. The upper rivals pricier shoes: comfortable, true to size, roomy with no pressure points and an excellent heel hold. At $100 it's an incredible value under 10 oz, though he wishes the forefoot were a bit less soft and mellow.
Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Jim Coulson · 2 days ago
A practical daily trainer that's neither elite nor clunky, and one of the better $100 shoes he's run in a while: light, with a breathable upper, excellent rear hold and traction. Energy return is low to moderate, and he'd like a livelier forefoot. It runs half a size small. Ideal for logging long easy miles.
Blog · RunToTheFinish – Amanda Brooks · 2 days ago
Rated 95%, one of their top scores of the year: a lightweight, nicely cushioned shoe that suits many runners and lets you run without thinking about your shoe. The tweaked PWRRUN adds energy return, and the upper is super breathable. Its main drawback is a narrow midfoot fit, and the lace loops raise durability worries.
Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Paul Soriano · 2 days ago
The ground feel was strange after high-stack trainers, but he enjoyed it more with every run. A 14-miler with 4:00/km segments sold him: responsive with enough protection. It's light, with a very comfortable upper. Minor lateral outsole wear showed by 50 miles, though he still expects 300+ miles away from abrasive surfaces.
