Best racing flat
Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2023
5/5
Overall
I love training and racing in these shoes. They're light and have good ground feel.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Shoe details
- Release
- 2019 Q4
- MSRP
- $110
Ratings & Reviews
Above average (82/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 1 runner rating.
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Overall
Above average (82/100)
Overall ranking
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Above average (82/100)
Rank
Ranks above 67% of shoes
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Appearance
Excellent (91/100)
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Excellent (91/100)
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Ranks above 85% of shoes
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Value
Above average (88/100)
Value ranking
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Above average (88/100)
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Ranks above 80% of shoes
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Durability
Above average (85/100)
Durability ranking
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Above average (85/100)
Rank
Ranks above 71% of shoes
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Comfort
Good (78/100)
Comfort ranking
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Good (78/100)
Rank
Ranks above 54% of shoes
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Cushioning
Below average (57/100)
Cushioning ranking
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Below average (57/100)
Rank
Ranks above 5% of shoes
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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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5mm
Release
2019 Q4
2025
Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$110
$110
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (67%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Average (54%)
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Good (71%)
Average (57%)
Very good (80%)
Best durability
Appearance
Very good (85%)
Excellent (95%)
Best appearance
Very good (82%)
Value
Good (80%)
Very good (85%)
Best value
Good (74%)
Where to buy
No offers available
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