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Max cushion
Lively and peppy for tempo and interval work; a few found it too stiff and dead.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.
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Blog · Doctors of Running – David Salas, Nathan (DPTs) · summarized
MixedOverall B and B-. One tester loves the lively forefoot and excellent fit, but the rugged heel limits it to workouts. For another tester it 'just didn't work' (personal D): slappy with tough transitions. It lacks the versatility of the Endorphin Speed or SC Trainer v3 at $180.
Most runners enjoy the ASICS Sonicblast as a lively, peppy shoe for tempo, threshold and interval work, and some wear it daily. A few found it too stiff and dead, and a couple reported poor durability or little grip.
Of the 23 reviews with a clear verdict, 65% are positive, 22% mixed and 13% negative. The praise mentioned most is responsive. The most common complaint is wears out fast.
The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (2 reviews), heavy (1 review) and narrow fit (1 review). For example: Gave this overpronator posterior tibial tendon problems and had poor durability.
We collected and summarized 23 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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