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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 · Road Trail Run – Ryan, Derek, Joost & Sam · summarized
PositiveSmooth and efficient at 10K-to-marathon race pace and nimble like a racing flat. It helps hold turnover and is a huge step up from Echo 1. It needs roughly 8:10/mile or faster, the plate feels rigid near the heel, the price is top level, and one tester saw significant outsole wear by 45 mi.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Meaghan Murray, Robbe Reddinger & Ryan Haines · summarized
PositiveLight years ahead of the hard-plated Echo 1 and 2: in mile repeats the shoe seemed to disappear, and it runs faster than its fairly heavy weight. One tester wouldn't pick it for a marathon, since the firm HF foam would thrash his legs, but it's great for 10K and under, maybe a half.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein & Andrea Myers · summarized
PositiveA premium upper on a firmer super-shoe base that finally fixes the Echo's gaps. One of the best-fitting super shoes she has tested, highly responsive and most comfortable at 5K to threshold pace. Neither liked it as much at marathon pace, and the price stays high.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 19, 2024 · summarized
MixedThe On Cloudboom Echo 3 is this runner's favorite race shoe, though the exposed forefoot plate has cut their ankle.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 7, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAt 402 miles, this 40–60 mpw runner loves the On Cloudboom Echo 3: incredibly light and springy, durable, and the shoe for their 2:56 marathon PR.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 25, 2023 · summarized
PositiveOn a promo run, this runner really liked the On Cloudboom Echo 3 for picking up pace, but worries about longevity for the price.
Of the 11 reviews with a clear verdict, 64% are positive, 9% mixed and 27% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is wears out fast.
The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (2 reviews) and narrow fit (1 review). For example: She likes the ride for shorter efforts. She likes it, but it's too firm for her beyond 15 miles. After 50 miles the outsole showed significant wear, so she doubts it will last 100. At $289 it's no better than other carbon racers: you pay for the name.
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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