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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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Blog · Marathons.com – Clément Laborieux (+ Emma) · summarized
MixedOne tester loved it for plateless long runs: versatile, and the one pair he'd travel with, with limited next-day soreness. The second tester was more mixed: no standout area. The sole is rigid at slow pace and the mesh could be more comfortable.
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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