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Forever Floatride Energy

Forever Floatride Energy
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Excellent (94/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9 oz
Release
2019 Q2
MSRP
$100
Stack Height
29mm heel - 20mm toe
Drop Height
9mm

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (94/100)

Better than about 91% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 91% of shoes.

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Overall

Excellent (94/100)

Overall ranking

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Excellent (94/100)

Rank

Ranks above 91% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (98/100)

Value ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Cushioning

Excellent (94/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Excellent (94/100)

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Durability

Above average (88/100)

Durability ranking

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Above average (88/100)

Rank

Ranks above 82% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (75/100)

Rank

Ranks above 49% of shoes

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Appearance

Below average (54/100)

Appearance ranking

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Below average (54/100)

Rank

Ranks above 4% of shoes

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67%

10/15

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 91% of 2,538 running shoes ranked.

Excellent (94/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 91% of 1,840 daily trainers ranked.

91%

Reebok

Better than 97% of 33 Reebok shoes ranked.

97%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Many of reviewers think this shoe runs too big.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Reebok Forever Floatride Energy
Reebok Forever Floatride Energy 2
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Forever Floatride Energy
Forever Floatride Energy 2
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Best value
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz M
9 oz M
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Stack
29/20mm
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—
Drop
9mm
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7mm
Release
2019 Q2
2019 Q4
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$100
$100
$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (91%)
Average (46%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (49%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (92%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (82%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (98%) Best value
Excellent (92%)
Very good (85%)
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Reader Ratings

15 reader ratings

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midsole deteriorate very quickly

Anonymous runner · May 27, 2020

4/5

Overall

I agree with most reviews, that these are comfy, versatile shoes, but this nice in feel foam was very deformed just after 300 km! I'm very lightweight, just in case.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
3/5

Versatile and Snappy

Anonymous runner · Mar 22, 2020

4/5

Overall

Shoe is very light and well cushioned. Very snappy and responsive. Feels very smooth going through stride and has an easy running sensation. Consistently ran slightly faster than felt. Midsole feels very soft and well cushioned but without the bounce of some of the newer midsoles. Outsole made of very durable rubber, no noticeable wear at 100 miles. The shoe is a very basic fit without some of the nicer comforts. Fits a little bit loose. The softness of the midsole can feel a bit unstable at slower paces. laces are a bit smooth and come untied occassionally even when double knotted. Overall a very good shoe for easy runs or tempo runs.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Cheap champ

Anonymous runner · Jan 9, 2020

4/5

Overall

Very good shoe, after 50k. Needs time to break. After that perfect long run, tempo shoe. Every time I run in them I run faster than planned. They work very well for me. I am a midfoot striker, I needed to size half down.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Great Jack of All Trades

tcurran · Dec 31, 2019

5/5

Overall

This is a great shoe. The ride is great and the shoe handles all paces/distances well. I constantly find myself reaching for this shoe, and the ride is still great after a couple hundred miles. It is a great shoe, and the fact that it is constantly available for under $75 is just an added bonus. I did size down a half size when I ordered my second pair.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

absolute joy to run in, and only $100

Anonymous runner · Dec 29, 2019

5/5

Overall

Just a great shoe overall. It lasted 900 miles before the cushioning flattened out and the rubber wore down to the foam (I do weigh 120 pounds, so ymmv). The upper is soft and breathable, nothing special, but did develop a hole about 600 miles in (clip your toenails, and you'll be fine). The laces are too short though, and don't stay tied especially well. The foam here is outstanding. Responsive, and lightweight but still durable, I could hardly feel the shoe on my feet at a wide range of paces - it is suitable for everything from shakeout jogs to speed workouts. The stack height is perfect, blending ground feel and impact protection perfectly. The full-length carbon rubber outsole is ridiculously durable and works fine on non-technical trail, and doesn't negatively impact the ride quality. My only real problem is aesthetics: the new Reebok logo sucks, but this is fixed in the Forever Energy 2, which also retails for the same price.Considering this shoe is $100 MSRP and can often be found for under $70, it is probably one of the best value shoes on the market, and I strongly recommend it. Make sure to go a half size down though: on my 8.5D foot with generic socks, an 8.5 was too big, but an 8 fit perfectly.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5