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Max cushion
Runners like the plush, soft cushioning, but several find the toe box tight or tapered, and a couple call it heavy and warm.
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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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 4, 2025 · summarized
MixedThey used the More v5 heavily as a recovery shoe and found it stable, comfortable and longer lasting than any other shoe they owned. It has no bounce and feels like it slows them down at faster paces.
Blog · WearTesters – Drew Whitcomb, Arune Singh · summarized
PositiveA comfortable, stable max-cushion trainer that suits heavier runners too. The improved outsole should last 300–500 miles.
Runners like the plush, soft cushioning, but several find the toe box tight or tapered, and a couple call it heavy and warm.
Of the 12 reviews with a clear verdict, 58% are positive, 17% mixed and 25% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (4 reviews) and narrow fit (3 reviews). For example: After 30-40 km, a 180 lb runner liked the More v5's cushioning but found it increasingly clunky with a warm, thick upper, and is returning it.
We collected and summarized 12 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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