Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 16, 2026 · summarized
Mixed100 miles: protective with a trampoline-like bounce into a stiff rocker, but the heel cup is scratchy and wide.
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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 · Sep 16, 2026 · summarized
Mixed100 miles: protective with a trampoline-like bounce into a stiff rocker, but the heel cup is scratchy and wide.
Blog · Hiroichi blog · summarized
PositiveA 50s runner: light and rolling, with little leg fatigue in training. In the hilly, windy marathon it was great to halfway. After 30 km the soft midsole lost stability and power, and he faded badly at 38 km. He felt some heel slip. He advises doing long runs in it before racing.
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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