Rated 5 out of 5
12 Mar 2025
Surprisingly good, comfy and affordable speed shoe
This shoe is a nice, low-priced option for folks who want a really good looking, light trainer for tempo and speed work - and potentially race day for up to 5K (maybe 10K max). OR... a comfy, stylish shoe for casual wear. I bought a pair on sale to compliment my high-mile trainer and I didn't want to drop $200+ on the vaporfly. I'm very satisfied and I've gotten a ton of compliments on them already.
AdamP981796797
Rated 4 out of 5
10 Feb 2025
Very comfortable! But they run small so I had to return my 1st pair and order a 1/2 size up. Also, they’re narrow so if you have wide feet these are not for you.
getlkeme
Rated 4 out of 5
9 Feb 2025
Not great, but good value
I love most of the colorways, and it certainly wouldn't be a bad cheap shoe for just kicking around in. I believe this shoe is aimed at high school and college XC/track athletes, as a lightweight speedwork and possible racing shoe, and I think for that purpose it'll be OK. It's certainly not the best shoe in its category, but for the price it's decent, and a good value. It fits slightly shorter than the Pegasus, and has a shallow toebox similar to the Pegasus 41, but wasn't bothersome while running. The toebox is a bit wider than I'm used for Nike, the middle part of the lacing system is a bit weird, and the laces are a bit slick, making it more difficult than it needs to be to get a good lockdown. Overall, the upper is pretty comfortable. The Cushlon foam feels like it does in the Structure: with some squish, reasonably comfortable, and not particularly responsive, but the Zoom Air unit will give you some response if you put some force into it. It's a low stack shoe, so it has more ground feel than most running shoes. It should be good on soft surfaces like in XC and track. It's not too bad on asphalt, but it's definitely not a long run shoe. Traction seems good. The outsole rubber isn't thick, which isn't unusual for this category of shoe. The shoe should be decently durable though. The midfoot is a bit narrow and wobbly, and it's certainly not a shoe for those with medial stability needs, but the lateral stability actually seems decent (certainly better than the Pegasus). It has a weirdly sharp heel bevel that feels awkward while walking or jogging, but isn't bothersome when running. The shoe feels like it wants to go fast, and is pretty nimble. I think the biggest positive is that the foam is more supportive than the softer foams used in some competing shoes, so it shouldn't bottom out as easily, and should be a better option for bigger runners. For negatives, the shoe isn't as fast as others, as the foam isn't very responsive, and the shoe is much heavier than it should be. 9oz for a men's 9 (and I'm a 12.5) is just way too heavy for a shoe in this category; it should be more like 7-8oz, and the weight difference is noticeable vs. competing shoes. I think it's a good shoe for speedwork, and certainly good value for what it delivers, but there are better shoes in its category and better options for racing.
Luigi12
Rated 5 out of 5
30 Jan 2025
A much needed shoe in my rotation. I set a 5k Time Trial PR with these shoes. I wanted to have the traditional feel. No plates. No superfoams. No special rockered geometry. Classic Nike feel. This fit the bill. Quite affordable too. The midsole is great. The outsole is great. I recommended this for speed sessions and road racing a 5k-10k. You can use this for daily training to strengthen your feet, but shoe really shines at threshold to max effort paces. Overall I’m quite satisfied.
Arjan198296010
Rated 5 out of 5
3 Jan 2025
Great budget racing shoes
Great shows for the price, seems to be a plastic, not carbon, plate, gives a really nice energy return combined with the cushion 3.0 foam. Great for the track.
Samuel119079053
Rated 5 out of 5
26 Dec 2024
Great purchase for the price!!!
I'm very satisfied with the shoe. Great look I got the white and pink. I ordered half a size bigger for extra comfort, I'm size 12 but ordered 12.5 fits good plus I wear 2 socks just an fyi.
Porfirio186ef3981a7049cca344f3082095aa1f
Rated 5 out of 5
23 Dec 2024
Great under the radar shoe
I bought this shoe because I loved the look. The sole and upper design was what I was looking for. I already have my workout and running shoes, so I was looking for a casual, lightweight shoe with a roomy toe box.
GabrielD561430019
Rated 5 out of 5
8 Dec 2024
Very Responsive
Comfortable
Carbon Plate feels great
Wide fit
Sachitd5a2d0e36665429e89bff37cd1778119
Rated 5 out of 5
16 Nov 2024
Great shoe to work on quick leg turnover. The cushlon is actually great and has just enough softness to not be too spongy.
Garyfe43acdafa8c4d09998f90e9429926da
Rated 4 out of 5
20 Sept 2024
Need more colorways and materials that will last and not tear up like rubber does.
MARTIN