Exceptional (97/100)
Better than about 96% of shoes
This score rates better than 96% of shoes.
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Exceptional (97/100)
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Exceptional (97/100)
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Ranks above 96% of shoes
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Exceptional (98/100)
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Exceptional (98/100)
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Ranks above 96% of shoes
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Excellent (94/100)
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Excellent (94/100)
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Ranks above 91% of shoes
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Above average (90/100)
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Above average (90/100)
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Ranks above 84% of shoes
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Above average (87/100)
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Above average (87/100)
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Ranks above 74% of shoes
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Good (79/100)
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Good (79/100)
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Ranks above 57% of shoes
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5/5
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Exceptional (97/100)
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96%
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98%
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5 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews
Anonymous runner · Jun 14, 2024
5/5
Overall
Light, easy to get rolling in, comfortable for easy jogging, feels good at threshold efforts, plenty of cushion for long runs, responsive. Good toe box. Heel is ideal for a person with Haglunds. I could race in it 10k- half. I would rate this as a top 5 shoe I've owned (runner for 13 years)
Harrier46 · Jan 26, 2024
5/5
Overall
I got this shoe to replace my NB Rebel V3 (400+ miles) while I wait for the V4. This is an awesome shoe! From COROS watch tracking my stride length has increase by 6 inches and frequency by 8 strides/minute. I'm 77 and have been running for 60+ years, I've gotten slower so this is a big help to me.
Natalie · Nov 26, 2023
5/5
Overall
Took a few runs to get comfortable but now feels like they are just an extension of my feet. Light and fast but also can go very slow and easy. Give me a feeling of control. I’m very injury prone (knee, hip) and these are my go to shoes right now.
Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2023
5/5
Overall
Honestly, why hasn't this been done before? A reasonably priced shoe w/ an almost spike-like upper; plenty of toe splay room; flared midsole in both heel and forefoot for a modicum of stability; Pebax midsole - heel to toe and not too sloppy; stack height of around 23/28; what's not to like?
Have been in the Asics Evoride Speed (very nice w/ discount pricing), adios 8, and Mach 5 - but, as most of the shoe tubers agree on, this Cyclone does it all - whatever you throw at it. Nicely done, Tony Post designers.
Karen Gillespie · Jun 25, 2023
5/5
Overall
Appreciate the way the Cyclone 2 hugs the mid foot and heel and allows for toe splay --the Pebax foam is light --great shoe for training or racing shorter distances
