ASICS Roadhawk FF

Name: ASICS Roadhawk FF
Brand: ASICS

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.9 oz · 8mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS Roadhawk FF 2 replaced it

How it ranks

The ASICS Roadhawk FF’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.

Current estimate: Good

Overall

Good 82

Value

Good 81

Durability

Decent 72

Appearance

Below average 69

Comfort

Below average 66

Cushioning

Bottom-tier 56

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

67 Moderate

Moderate 67

Based on

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Our ratings
External ratings

Prefer this shoe over another

80% 4/5

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

At 8.6 oz men's and 7.3 oz women's, a light everyday trainer.
Two reviewers call it durable, one after several hundred miles.
It lists at $100, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and value is its best-rated dimension.

Cons

Cushioning is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer says it never had the bounce of other responsive trainers.
One reviewer says it runs slightly short and suggests a half size up.

Roadhawk FF rates 82. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the ASICS Roadhawk FF

Each dot is one version of the Roadhawk FF, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

82 2017 74 2018 74 2018

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Roadhawk FF 2 MX

2018 · 1 review

74 Decent

24 Confidence
Roadhawk FF 2

2018 · 1 review

74 Decent

12 Confidence
Roadhawk FF This shoe

2017 · 3 reviews

82 Good

67 Confidence

Runner Ratings

3 ratings

5/5 1

4/5 2

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 7.9 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 8.6 oz · Women's 7.3 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $100
Drop: 8mm

Runner reviews

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4/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 22, 2019

40 mpw training for a half marathon

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Wanted a responsive trainer - this wasn’t it

4/5

Overall

Based on other review sites, I grabbed a pair of Asics RoadHawk FF on sale. For the price, the value has been good, since they’ve held up well. But they never had the “bounce” of other current responsive trainers, and cushioning hasn’t been great. So if you’re looking for a durable pair that doesn’t have much cushioning, you’re probably okay. For me, I’m looking elsewhere for my next shoes.

ghutchis · Oct 2, 2018

48 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Ride 9

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Lightweight and Durable 1-Piece Foam

5/5

Overall

The Asics Roadhawk FF uses a 1-piece foam construction to make up its midsole. From personal experience, I find it highly comfortable, and extremely durable. It does run slightly short, so I would suggest considering a half size up from usual.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

35 mpw came from the New Balance 860 v7