Pros & Cons
Pros
- Straightforward neutral trainer for runners needing no stability features.
- Value holds up better than its comfort and cushioning marks.
Cons
- Underfoot cushioning feels firm and sparse next to most trainers.
- Overall fit and feel lag behind typical everyday trainers.
- Likely to wear out sooner than comparable daily shoes.
Where to buy
Running Warehouse
$159.95
Best price on Black / Metallic
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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8.5 oz M
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
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7mm
5mm
Release
2025
Newest
2024 Q2
2023 Q1
MSRP
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$200
$165
Best price
$159.95
$149.99
$131.97
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Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Bottom tier (9%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (1%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (17%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Average (42%)
Exceptional (97%)
Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Average (52%)
Very good (87%)
Best value
Good (77%)