Pros & Cons
Pros
- Plated supershoe built for neutral runners chasing race-day speed.
- Versatile enough to serve as both racer and trainer.
- Value is its strongest suit relative to other supershoes.
Cons
- Underfoot cushioning feels thin for a race-day supershoe.
- Fit and step-in comfort trail most rival trainers.
- Expect faster wear than comparable shoes like the Alphafly.
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Shoe properties
Type
Supershoe
Supershoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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7.3 oz M
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Stack
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37/29mm
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Drop
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7mm
7mm
Release
2026
Newest
2025 Q2
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$175
$200
Best price
$274.95
$129.96
Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (9%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (1%)
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (18%)
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Appearance
Average (42%)
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (97%)
Best appearance
Value
Average (53%)
Excellent (91%)
Best value
Very good (87%)