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Max cushion
Runners mostly find it plush and comfortable, and softer than the Bondi 8.
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.
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Blog · Tom's Guide – Nick Harris-Fry · summarized
NegativeDoes its job of protecting the legs and is comfortable on easy runs and walks, and a big upgrade on v8. But it feels too limited for him: heavy, without much bounce, softness or energy return, and not versatile even among max-cushion shoes.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein, David Salas (DPTs) · summarized
PositiveA premium neutral max trainer with plush but structured cushioning. The new heel frame makes a very wide, stable, secure landing, and the rocker still rolls you forward. Still heavy, and the heel may be too structured for some (a bit much for one tester's mechanics).
Runners mostly find it plush and comfortable, and softer than the Bondi 8. A few had problems with stability, fit or firmness.
Of the 15 reviews with a clear verdict, 67% are positive, 13% mixed and 20% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (2 reviews), narrow fit (1 review) and unstable (1 review). For example: Does its job of protecting the legs and is comfortable on easy runs and walks, and a big upgrade on v8. But it feels too limited for him: heavy, without much bounce, softness or energy return, and not versatile even among max-cushion shoes.
We collected and summarized 15 experiences shared on Reddit and blogs, 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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