Scott Lingard
Reviewed: 10 April 2008
AFTER A GOOD CUSHIONING SHOE? - DEFINITELY TRY THIS ONE.
Nice firm cushioning - not at all like trying to exit a bouncy castle swiftly (See Nike Vomero). What I like about the cushioning on these shoes is despite it being very protectively present you don't really notice it. Running feels very smooth and natural.
Very comfortable fit - I found that after wearing these shoes for the first 3/4 times the fit became much better. Initially they felt slightly odd, after a couple of outtings they felt great. They fit very snug around the foot. Give these a bit of time to settle under your feet.
Reasonably light - These aren't amazingly light like the Mizuno Wave Rider... (there is a noticable difference) but compare favourably with most of the competition (Nimbus/Vomero). They seem quick as well.
Style - Yes you got it, style!! Not the classic comment to make about running shoes I know... but these are the first pair of running shoes my wife will let me wear to a social occasion! You should have seen her face when I tried to take her to Nando's in a pair of Mayfly's! I'm no fashion guru, but according to the lady these knock the socks off the Nike, Saucony, Asics, New Balance and Mizuno shes has revealed her disgust of. She even likes the illuminous yellow bits!
Sizing - Beware these shoes seem to come up well on the small side. I wouldn't order them without trying on a pair first. You'll could need 1/2 a size or a full size more than you might usually take.
Price - I got a very good deal but I would have struggled to part with the £90 RRP. 60% for value because of the quality rather than the price.
I didn't find them 100% comfy out of the box, but they have worn in very well, now they're great. Some people might not like the slightly firmer than average cushioning....
Bar random sizing and Adidas asking for too many of me hard earned pennies, this is an excellent shoe definitely worth a look if your in the market for a top notch cushioning shoe.
Quality levels of comfort, excellent performance and styling that even pleases my wife. Thank you Adidas.
