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Max cushionRanked #5 in Max cushion
Light and springy for tempo and long runs; a good share get heel slip and Achilles blisters.
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
Positive'Brilliant, but watch out for that heel': bouncy, fast and fun for any training run, maybe even racing. The lightweight upper's heel design will rub some runners and is the shoe's only real downside.
YouTube · Believe in the Run · Jul 31, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAbout 40 miles for one of two testers, who also did long runs and 10-milers in a marathon build. They found the Peba foam cushy and bouncy, rolling well and rewarding faster running, if maybe a touch soft. The woven upper locks the midfoot down well, but the heel lifts a little and side-to-side stability is poor, so they would not suggest it to anyone wanting stability. They would use it for daily miles rather than racing.
The Mach X 2 is a light, springy shoe that most runners enjoy for tempo and long runs. The main problem is the heel and ankle collar, which gives heel slip and Achilles blisters to a good share of wearers, though others have no issues. A few mention outsole wear.
Of the 61 reviews with a clear verdict, 62% are positive, 28% mixed and 10% negative. The praise mentioned most is responsive. The most common complaint is heel slip.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heel slip (7 reviews), blisters (6 reviews) and wears out fast (3 reviews). For example: They liked the foam but the heel destroyed their Achilles; on a demo run they had to stop after 3.1 miles and take the shoes off.
We collected and summarized 61 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube 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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