The default cushioned daily trainer, and a shoe that has been revised so often that owners argue about which version was best. The recurring long-term complaint across generations is midsole life.
This entry is written from the 4 sources listed at the bottom of the page. The numbers are our editorial estimates drawn from that material, not measurements, and no statistical sample sits behind them.
It depends on how you will use it. 72% would buy it again, which means roughly 28% would not. Foam going flat is the standard end of life, and it is earlier than the price suggests.
Around the 300-mile mark the foam stops giving anything back, and that is the moment owners decide whether to buy the same shoe again.
Foam going flat is the standard end of life, and it is earlier than the price suggests. Version-to-version changes mean the shoe you liked may not be reorderable. Outsole wear patterns appear quickly on rough pavement.
Worth it for: Easy and recovery running; Standing all day at work; Runners who want maximum cushioning. Think twice if: You need stability or a firm ride; Very high weekly mileage on a budget; You want the same shoe reorderable for years.
Our reading of how sentiment moves across an ownership period, drawn from the sources below. It is an editorial estimate, not tracked longitudinal data.
| At purchase | 8.4 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 8.6 / 10 |
| One month | 7.9 / 10 |
| Six months | 7.5 / 10 |
| One year | 7.4 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 7.4 / 10 |
Owner reviews move this score. The researched figure stays visible next to it, so you can always see what the sources said before anyone voted.
Leave a review on the live pageEvery complaint and every piece of praise above traces back to these. The summaries are ours; nothing is quoted, and no link, quote or username anywhere on this site is invented.
Clinician review of ride, fit and durability.
Destructive testing of midsole and outsole durability.
Long-distance running review.
Comparative testing against other daily trainers.