Reebok OSR Sweet Road

Name: Reebok OSR Sweet Road
Brand: Reebok

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.6 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Reebok OSR Sweet Road’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 2 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.

Current estimate: Good

Overall

Good 83

Value

Very good 90

Durability

Decent 74

Appearance

Decent 72

Cushioning

Below average 66

Comfort

Below average 66

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.

Confidence

27 Very low

Very low 27

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67% 2/3

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Both reviewers so far rate value 5 out of 5, one calling it the best-fitting shoe he has worn in forty years.

Cons

Only two runners have reviewed it, and Reebok is a brand our reviewers barely cover.

OSR Sweet Road rates 83. This shoe has very low confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

2 ratings

5/5 1

4/5 1

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 8.6 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 9.2 oz · Women's 8.0 oz
Release: 2018 Q3

Runner reviews

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Reebok Sweet Road first looks

4/5

Overall

I was surprised when I first saw a pair of running shoes at a Reebok store. Since Reebok is mostly known for crossfit shoes and apparel, I was skeptical at first about the quality. However, the affordable price of $100 compelled me to give it a try. Named after a road in New York where the Syracuse cross country team trained, this shoe is said to be responsive and lightweight, perfect for uptempo workouts. Fit and First Thoughts When I first tried them on, the fit was almost perfect. A little bit big for a size 9, but not too big that it would cause blisters. The midsole was a little bit stiffer than the other shoes I was used to, and the heel drop also felt higher. The outsole looked solid and could probably last for at least another 400 miles. The tongue was also bigger than the ones I’m used to, but it was soft and flexible so wouldn’t pose much of a problem on runs. The heel counter was hard and sturdy, which can support the foot and keep it from overpronating. Overall excited to try these on for runs! Aesthetics At first glance, they look really cool. The bright orange and blue colorway might stand out too much for some people, but I like the contrast. The bottom of the shoe has some neon rubber pieces in the midsole that probably add to the cushioning. Striped overlays on the sides of the midsole and back of the shoes add to the sleekness of the design. Kooshride Foam Midsole The foam felt slightly firmer and more responsive than the New Balance Fresh Foam that I was used to. I wasn’t able to bend the shoe much with my hands, but on a run it’s actually quite bouncy and flexible. The increased cushioning on the midfoot made it easy for me to get on my toes and run up hills. In addition, the 8mm drop helped a lot with relieving the stress from my Achilles and calves. Grippy Outsole What I really enjoyed about the outsole was how grippy it was. Even when running down a steep gravel hill, I didn’t slip and slide as much as I thought I would. The thick black rubber outsole runs along the outer edges and covers the majority of the forefoot, exactly whereI, and most runners need it most. I found that the shoe was especially good for turning on tight city corners. Weight and Drop The weight of the shoe came in at about 9 ounces (255g) for the men’s sizes, and 7 ounces (200g) for the women’s sizes. The heel-to-toe difference was 8mm, but felt like a little more. It bothered me a little bit that my foot was always forced to lean forward during runs, but the relief from my calves and Achilles pretty much ruled it out. I tried the shoes out on a tempo run at around 6:15/mile pace for 4 miles and felt comfortable, with no pain in my feet or calves, even up hills. Upper I really liked the thin fabric upper to the shoe because it provided a lot of extra breathability and made the shoe feel really light. I didn’t really feel much extra air going through the air pockets that were placed at the arch, but it can probably help with relieving some stress from the arch on longer runs Summary Overall I think that Reebok did a phenomenal job on the Sweet Road 2, especially since running shoes aren’t even their main focus. The grippy, lightweight shoes, made me feel light and fast. It made running up steep hills and turning tight corners fairly easy, and is definitely worth its $100 value. However, it does lack the stability and cushioning needed for long runs that are 8 miles or more.

Anonymous runner · Jan 4, 2020

35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam1080 v7

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

Best shoe in 40 years. Hard to Believe it is Reebok

5/5

Overall

This shoe is a very comfortable, lightweight neutral trainer. It fits me better than any shoe I have worn in 40 years and is just a great all around trainer. (I have bought 4 pair since September to get in front of a model change.)

phiwho40 · Feb 6, 2018

45 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Launch 5

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

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