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Roclite 285

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Trail · Neutral

Shoe details

Release
2016

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Good (66/100)

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Overall

Good (66/100)

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Good (66/100)

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Durability

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 73% of shoes

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Value

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Appearance

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Comfort

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Cushioning

Good (66/100)

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Good (66/100)

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Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Daily trainer
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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9.8 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
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37/32mm
Drop
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5mm
Release
2016
2019 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
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$155
Best price
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$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (20%)
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Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (25%)
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Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (18%)
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Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (73%)
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Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (39%)
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Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (65%)
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Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 15, 2015

4/5

Overall

I have been running roclite shoes for 4 years after receiving a free pair for winning the 12 hour cool moon night run in 2011. The roclite 285 came out this spring and are 10 grams lighter than their predecessor. A very minimal shoe in weight though extremely durable due to its outsole configuration. I routinely get around 1000 miles per pair. I do have a problem with the upper tearing apart at the metatarsal after I have been running in them for over 400 miles or more . I love the outsole I refer to these shoes as trail cleates which handle all trails well, though break down quicker on hard pack trails roads or fire roads.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5