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Max cushionRanked #7 in Max cushion
Firm, stable, light do-it-all trainer; some find it harsh, though several say it softens.
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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YouTube · Every Run Counts · Sep 22, 2026 · summarized
PositiveOver 400 km (about 250 miles), mostly on road with some canal path and light trail. They saw no significant wear, good wet traction and foam that still felt springy. Minor complaints: a crease that forms when the laces are tightened on one foot, and some lace fraying. The shoe rolls onto the forefoot, so they prefer it at faster paces for medium long runs, speed days and warm-ups, and wear a different shoe for very easy runs.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 1, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAfter 400 km, one of their two favourite shoes of the year, with wide-ish feet and high arches.
YouTube · Running With Dusty · Jun 15, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAbout 300 miles as their go-to shoe through 2026, on easy runs, long runs and the occasional tempo workout. They found very little loss of energy return, an outsole that held up well with mostly cosmetic wear on the exposed midsole, and a very stable ride. The foam leans firm, so it is not for anyone wanting a soft, plush shoe; they see it as a durable do-it-all option for runners with a small rotation.
Runners describe the Azura as a firm, stable, light shoe that many use as a versatile do-it-all trainer, fast enough for tempo and workable for long runs. Firmness is the most common caveat: some find it very firm or harsh, though several say it softens with use. A few find the forefoot narrow.
Of the 59 reviews with a clear verdict, 69% are positive, 12% mixed and 19% negative. The praise mentioned most is stable. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (3 reviews) and heel slip (1 review). For example: Loved the foam over 50 miles, but the forefoot was miserably narrow and caused knee issues.
We collected and summarized 59 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube 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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