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Fresh Foam Arishi v2

Fresh Foam Arishi v2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$70

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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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Value

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Ranks above 59% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Comfort

Good (65/100)

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Good (65/100)

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Durability

Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (62/100)

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Below average (62/100)

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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9.2 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
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40/35mm
Drop
—
—
5mm
Release
2019 Q1
2020 Q1
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$70
$70
$165
Best price
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—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (15%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (11%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (15%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (41%)
Below average (33%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Average (59%)
Good (73%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Fast shoe for efficient runners.

ericliljenberg@yahoo · Jun 2, 2023

4/5

Overall

Shoe is extremely light and has no plush extras.  Stepping in, it is a bit bare bones but that is helps it be that much lighter.  The cushioning is quite firm and responsive but not springy.  You really feel the ground while running.  The outsole traction tends to slip on wet pavement so best for dry pavement and tracks only.  This shoe is really built for tempos, speedwork, and racing.  Probably better for the lighter efficient runner.  Heavier and slower runners, this shoe will beat up your feet.

Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5