Floatride Energy X - First Run
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@dannyj1983 2 жыл бұрын
Almost at 100k! Kofuzi might be the most quickly growing YT running channel. Your hard work and commitment is paying off and we're so happy that we get to be a part of it through the community you've built.🎉🌟
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making it a great place!
@strokes8 2 жыл бұрын
500 away from 100k!!! Couldn't be happier/proud for your growth over the years.
@uyi2g4eva 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more with your assessment of this shoe. I did a 10K effort on my first run and I was struggling to keep the pace I would usually hold easy in even the endorphin speed or tempo next % and I felt beat up after the race. Ran the same route a few days after in the tempo next percent and I was literally flying and had fully recovered the next day. I am starting to appreciate that bounciness in a foam is not just to run fast but protect you from the impact and gives you back the energy you put in. It’s not the plate, but the the foam that matters.
@Vdesithings 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with Ko , I use hyper burst and Fuelcell for my workouts , except for the wide stable platform I did not enjoy this shoe much .
@paultimothyL 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest review! I was really hoping this shoe would be better and I could use it for long runs and speed runs but looks like I'll be leaving it at the Reebok store LOL 😋
@neilcooper3882 2 жыл бұрын
I've got this shoe and really like it. For me its like a more cushioned Hoka Carbon X2. I enjoy the aggressive rocker but I'm a heel to midfoot striker - I could imagine it not working so well for forefoot strikers. It did feel firmer than I expected on my first run but seems to have softened up nicely.
@brainkale 2 жыл бұрын
The Endorphin Speed 3 will make this shoe a hard sell, knowing that the new Speed will have increased stability (compared to Speed 1 & 2) and more springy foam.
@micdavey 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, along with the limited sizing of the Energy X in men's whole sizes only.
@keyboardbw 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review! Sounds and looks like the reebok symmetros with a plate. I do enjoy the symmetros (and lasts forever) but it's already stable and firm, so not sure that foam needs a plate. Sticking to my saucony speed 2'sfor workouts and race, for the same money.
@antonioromulodelcarmen283 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Based on your account and BITR review, it’s looking like this shoe might appeal more to heel-midfoot strikers for daily/tempo trainers. Good enough for me. Hmmm… but the Saucony endorphin speed v2 on a discount seems too hard to pass. Decisions. Decisions.
@michaeldominic2070 2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with your analysis. For me, they dont feel soft or bouncy. If anything they feel heavy and clunky. I was fortunate to get them 35% off before Reebok excluded them from discount so for the $110 I paid, I'm not too disappointed. However, I definitely would not pay retail for these as there are much better options for that price.
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
I had such high hopes for this shoe
@AlexXom 2 жыл бұрын
I think it's a mistake on the part of the manufacturers to put carbon in shoes for daily training. the foot must work and be safe
@mazeeka1 2 жыл бұрын
Agree wholeheartedly. I initially thought there were other factors contributing to why I felt beat up after running in these. I took a few days off, tried again and concluded that there is definitely something odd with the landing/stability. So glad you pointed it out, I thought I was going nuts lol.
@jamesmevis9783 2 жыл бұрын
First, I'm not a 'toe' striker :) more of midsole striker... Have never had issues with Reeboks and discomfort since i started using them 3-4 years ago including full marathon in Floatride Run 2.0s last fall. I'm curious of how folks compare it to Energy 3.0. My first impressions are its a bit 'softer' than the Energy 3.0. Have thought Energy line is less 'soft' than original floatride run line, but this one reminded me more of that original floatride feel (which i think full retailed for $150). I'm doing a half marathon with em this weekend so will have a better verdict, but my first impression is better aligned with feel of original floatride foam (softer) and if you liked the original float ride runs, you may like these.
@michaeldominic2070 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmevis9783 good luck with your half! This was my first Reebok running shoe so I cant compare them with the Energy 3
@micdavey 2 жыл бұрын
Great review as always! I got this shoe from our rep and I've run in it up to an hour so far. I've had a much different experience than you did, but I land midfoot to rear. It's been super comfortable, much softer than Hoka Carbon X 2, and stable for me and I have thankfully not experienced the narrow landing point that you did. It is a bit heavy for race day compared to other options, but it's $50+ less than most everything else except Hoka right now. I would readily run a half in this over the Carbon X 2. I think it's a great option for tempo runs or long runs with race pace intervals.
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
that's pretty much exactly what I was hoping to experience
@davelatourette9604 2 жыл бұрын
@@kofuzi Because you are a forefoot running / striker, your experience is very different form many. I think it's important that shoe reviewers need to do a more thorough job describing these individual specifics as it pertains it the reviews. SJD is the same (he is incredibly small / light and has very different needs than almost everybody)
@hoangphan9105 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kofuzi. Love your channel and reviews! Just a curiosity, how will this line up against the ASICS Novablast 3 as an overall trainer? I had the novablast 1, currently using the Mach 4. Planning ahead for a replacement of the Mach. Your break down and which is your pick will be much appreciated 🙏
@kiwirevo 2 жыл бұрын
What happened to those Floatride Run Fast (and pro) shoes... That foam was outstanding!
@ianlowe4126 2 жыл бұрын
I love my floatride 3’s but have learned that energy foam is not for long distance. It seems like the foam condenses slightly with each stride and after a few miles the soft rebound sensation gradually gives way to a very hard unforgiving platform and they need a rest for a week or so to recover. Interesting that the problems you had on your run increased the longer you went on. I think Reebok are doing fantastic things and I hope they become a major player in the future as their technology improves. Hope that’s fair comment. Outstanding that you are so close to 100k subscribers we are all so appreciative of the hard work you put in on our behalf. Ian 🇬🇧
@Jambr380 2 жыл бұрын
I think it really depends on the person. I’ve done 15-20 mile training runs in the energy 1, 2, and 3s and haven’t had any problem. I’m a bigger runner, though, so maybe I am getting enough compression/response
@ianlowe4126 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jambr380 hello. Yes of course you’re quite right and I should of added ‘for me’ in my comment. I’m glad the Reeboks work for you I use my energy 3’s for short recovery runs and they always put a smile on my face 😊
@Jambr380 2 жыл бұрын
@@ianlowe4126 I do want to say that I generally agree with you in regards to Reebok. There seem to be mixed reviews on this shoe (Eddbud loves them), but it is probably not their very best effort for a super shoe. They already have a pebax based shoe in the Run Fast, so I’m excited to see if they ever bring a plate (and a higher stack height) to that one.
@i.p2088 2 жыл бұрын
The Carbon Plate shoes are easy on the legs because of the soft foam. I tried to run long runs in the Craft CTM Ultra Rebel which just makes me feel like my legs were in the washing machine.. Broken..
@raysollarsthehappyjogger5907 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I really love my energy 3's. Just stopped by out of curiosity since I'm well stocked with shoes. Been missing you on the live streams but now I take Friday off.
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
hope to see you soon!
@calvinkwan2805 2 жыл бұрын
@@kofuzi Probably needs a break in period like 50 miles 😁
@Ruffnreddyrunner 2 жыл бұрын
the upper on this shoe reminds me of my pair of reebok crossfit shoe very similar flexweave
@dennykristianto8123 2 жыл бұрын
Is it better than deviate nitro??
@Jambr380 2 жыл бұрын
Flexweave was actually in the Floatride Run 1 (not fast). Interesting they didn’t use the peba foam from that shoe. Kind-of like the Zoom Fly where Nike uses React. So not a true race day shoe, but more hybrid tempo/race. Which makes sense for the price.
@Jambr380 2 жыл бұрын
Fwiw, I’ve run 3 marathons in the Zoom Fly 2 Flyknit, but I am 6’5”, 185, and am a heel-mid foot striker, so this shoe would probably work really well for me.
@Runningmansam 2 жыл бұрын
I have heard that there is a little bit of floatride plus pebax foam in the forefoot but not shown on reebok website. Reebok make awesome shoes, but they don’t market them well!
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
if there's pebax in there, I'm not sure I felt it.
@danimalman3 2 жыл бұрын
They were one of the first companies to use pebax actually with the original floatride shoe. I would not be surprised to see them use that in this.
@wonkydonkey7899 2 жыл бұрын
I have to replace the stock insoles with better aftermarket ones to make this shoe work in terms of comfort and better fit, especially since it only comes in whole sizes.
@reecedawson6113 2 жыл бұрын
This shoe interest me but I'm also looking at shoes from enda, would you do any review of enda's shoes
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve reviewed them twice already
@i.p2088 2 жыл бұрын
Hard midsole with a steep rocker kills my hips and my metatarsal. I can't run in the Glideride 2 at all 🤯
@heavyrunnerweightlifter4392 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like Reebok was just trying to get this one out of the way. There was no big announcement and it was severely discounted upon release. The shoe has the smallest amount of pebax in it. I almost feel like it's a concept shoe that got released and the next one will be great.
@Jambr380 2 жыл бұрын
There is actually no pebax. Energy foam uses TPE beads (like Adidas Boost). They do use pebax in their Floatride Run Fast models, but the stack height is probably too low for most. And of course, there’s no carbon plate
@heavyrunnerweightlifter4392 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jambr380 there a small layer between the Carbon plate and the outsole. It's not only in a visual diagram but it's described as such. If you have the shoe look closely a it. There's no beeds.. It's a softer, completely different foam.
@heavyrunnerweightlifter4392 2 жыл бұрын
Wait, was that some kind of joke?
@Jambr380 2 жыл бұрын
@@heavyrunnerweightlifter4392 Sorry for the misunderstanding, I thought you meant the whole midsole was pebax, when really there is only that tiny layer of Floatride plus (as you described). Hopefully they commit more to that in their next attempt at a super-shoe.
@heavyrunnerweightlifter4392 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jambr380 yes sir.. I agree 🙂
@tfidransky 2 жыл бұрын
I personally love this shoe, ran a halfmarathon race in it last saturday and surpassed my goal time by quite a bit (of course not everything is due to the shoe). Didn't feel any hotspots or anything and the fit was amazing (I am normally someone who has to relace shoes often). I've had Speed 2 and honestly didn't like it as much as I do this Reebok. I am not a particularly heavy runner (175cm, 71 kg; 5'8 and 155 lbs? I guess, i don't really know imperial units precisely). The price - not sure how it is in US, but in Europe you can get this shoe for a lot less than the MSRP.
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear that the shoe is working for you!
@Francisco_Moreno 2 жыл бұрын
I think the material of the upper is the same one they use in their CrossFit models
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
could very well be. I've never tried a CrossFit shoe
@Keith-ui4tp Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend this for running a marathon?
@kofuzi Жыл бұрын
probably not
@Sabundy 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Reebok making a comeback. It's hard to believe but in the 90s Reebok was bigger than Nike.
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
really hoping with Shaq involved in the new ownership that we will see a Floatride Energy Shaq Fu or a Pump runner
@Sabundy 2 жыл бұрын
@@kofuzi I had Reebok pumps as a kid. That would be a real blast from the past!
@danny-rws 2 жыл бұрын
I dont know about that $170 price tag. We are seeing quite a few (light/partial carbon) shoes hitting the market at a much lower price point. Im typing this as I am breaking in my Razor Excess2. Ive had some Reebok shoes in the past and I just dont ever feel like their shoes or brand are fully committed to the running community.
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s possible that Reebok has been playing it safe through the changes in ownership. I’m hoping that there will be a renewed vigor as things settle back down
@user-on5fw5ih7h 10 ай бұрын
😂
@swaggarinoblackarino7347 2 жыл бұрын
No half size is a yikes.
@morelipstickmorecheapchick7472 2 жыл бұрын
Skechers razor excess 2 when? I'm not delivering the steroids you ordered until then
@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын
probably not going to review Skechers performance this year
@morelipstickmorecheapchick7472 2 жыл бұрын
@@kofuzi we had a deal No cardarine for you then
@f_youtubecensorshipf_nazis Жыл бұрын
I just find floatride lacking in every way. Always have. Seeing Reebok bought by a holding company and then not improving on any of their shoes, just re releasing old tech(some much worse than the original) doesn't fill me with confidence.
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