Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 21, 2024 · summarized
NegativeA runner who loved earlier Rebellions found the Flash 2's midfoot crazily narrow and unstable.
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Runners find it light, springy and best at faster paces, but several say the midfoot is narrow and the heel unstable, especially for heel strikers.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 21, 2024 · summarized
NegativeA runner who loved earlier Rebellions found the Flash 2's midfoot crazily narrow and unstable.
Blog · Run Your Story – Dave McDonald · summarized
PositiveWorth a look for a premium uptempo shoe, or a race-day option for those wary of carbon. It suits midfoot strikers, and the foam/plate combo reduces fatigue and aids recovery. Not ideal for heel strikers, less stable in turns, and the G3 rubber may slip on slick surfaces.
Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Paul Soriano · summarized
PositiveA plush landing, with bounce and responsiveness for midfoot strikers and an aggressive rollover for forefoot strikers. The inner mesh irritated his right lateral toes from the first run (he now tapes them), heel striking can be an issue, and midsole stability is limited.
Blog · tomo.run · summarized
Positive'A shoe that lets you run fast without tiring.' Very high cushioning reduces leg load on the road. Rebound isn't strong, but the Smooth Speed Assist rocker gives efficient propulsion if you control your center of gravity. Stability is lacking for a Mizuno.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 28, 2024 · summarized
NegativeA mid-heel striker found the Wave Rebellion Flash 2 unstable at the heel.
Runners find it light, springy and best at faster paces, but several say the midfoot is narrow and the heel unstable, especially for heel strikers.
Of the 13 reviews with a clear verdict, 69% are positive, 0% mixed and 31% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is unstable.
The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (4 reviews) and narrow fit (2 reviews). For example: A runner who loved earlier Rebellions found the Flash 2's midfoot crazily narrow and unstable.
We collected and summarized 13 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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