4/5
Overall
gary7829 · Apr 11, 2015
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Ride 7
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Zoot Solana
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.4 oz (men's) · 23/15mm stack · 8mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Zoot Solana 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The Zoot Solana’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Current estimate: Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
40 Low
Based on
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What runners say
“One of the softest riding shoes I've ever worn outside of a Hoka.”
“Started busting out of the side of the shoe (reviewer has narrow foot).”
“Has just enough cushion to give some extra bounce in stride.”
“It seems to break down quickly.”
Prefer this shoe over another
67% 2/3
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- One reviewer calls it one of the softest riding shoes he has worn outside a Hoka, on a modest 23mm stack.
- One reviewer who prefers minimal shoes says it has just enough cushion for extra bounce, and calls it great looking.
Cons
- Durability draws 3.7 out of 5 across three reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension, and one narrow-footed reviewer burst through the side.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.4 oz (men's)
- Release
- 2015
- MSRP
- $100
- Stack
- 23/15mm
- Drop
- 8mm
Runner reviews
4/5
Overall
chuckwsloan · Apr 6, 2015
35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline 10
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
5/5
Overall
rundanrun220 · Apr 4, 2015
50 mpw came from the Brooks Ghost 6
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Zoot Solana In Context
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Brooks Adrenaline 10 1 runner
- Brooks Ghost 6 1 runner
- Saucony Ride 7 1 runner