Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 18, 2026 · summarized
PositiveRan their fastest marathon (2:54) in them; brilliant racers.
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Runners mostly love it as a fast, protective racer with a bouncy ride, with a couple running marathon PRs.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 18, 2026 · summarized
PositiveRan their fastest marathon (2:54) in them; brilliant racers.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 17, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA runner loves the Wave Rebellion Pro 3, running a couple of marathons in it including a 2:56 PR.
Blog · YukiYamada – Yuki Yamada · summarized
PositiveExplosive but rough-edged: very propulsive at ~4:00/km, though wobbly at slower paces. It is heavier than expected and the heel is sharp.
Blog · Tom's Guide – Nick Harris-Fry · summarized
MixedIt can feel amazing at speed but is demanding and unstable. He wouldn't recommend it to most runners over more forgiving super shoes.
Runners mostly love it as a fast, protective racer with a bouncy ride, with a couple running marathon PRs. A few found it narrow or wobbly.
Of the 11 reviews with a clear verdict, 64% are positive, 18% mixed and 18% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is unstable.
The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (5 reviews), heel slip (2 reviews) and narrow fit (1 review). For example: He didn't enjoy it. It felt unstable, and the sharp heel tab was hard on his Achilles. The grip is good, but he recommends other racers first.
We collected and summarized 11 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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