Reebok Men's Energylux 2.0 Sneaker

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Overall: B+ ( Though the grade is a touch low, you should not be deterred if you are in the market for a neutral lighter weight daily trainer that's durable and has a clean ride) Overall, this shoe is solid. There are many things going for it, especially at the price point. However, it is not a perfect shoe. But the real shining part of the shoe is the midsole, where the Floatride foam offers plenty of cushion and energy return. The upper on the Energy is not anything amazing. They have not reinvented the way I would think about a shoe. But it is solid.

The shoe also looks a little faster, thanks to the pointy heel collar. It’s a largely cosmetic feature we’ve seen on a handful of shoes over the last couple years. But, here, it curves up and away from your ankle, so it doesn’t rub against your Achilles, our testers found. What One Tester Said Andrea: I think Reebok has made a pretty solid shoe in the Symmetros 2, but there are a couple changes I would like to make it work better for my mechanics. I would recommend they reduce the drop to 8mm to make it potentially work for more runners and increase the volume in the forefoot to make the shoe more comfortable for longer runs. Otherwise, I am pretty impressed by the fit and neutral ride of the Symmetros 2.

To cut down the weight and keep it snappy, Reebok put 29mm under the heel and 19mm under the toe, a 10mm drop. This cushion amount is perfect for the tempo runs, and the 5k or 10k races. Skratch Recovery, Coffee Flavor:Mental and physical boost post run. Coffee flavor is excellent and goes great straight into a fresh brewed cup

Are these the right shoe for me? No. But could they be the right one for you? It might be worth a try. Posterior flare, or posterior heel flare, refers to an additional extension of midsole behind the heel (calcaneus). While many individuals will have clinical experience with this, there is limited evidence on its impact on biomechanics (mostly because it has not been studied extensively). The research that is out there has made a few suggestions about the impact on the body. The initial evidence has found a trend in increased anterior tibialis (the muscle in front of your shin) activation (Queen, 2004). The speed at which the front of the foot transitions toward the ground at heel strike increases (Daryabor et al., 2016). Women tend to increase the amount of knee flexion during landing and the first part of having their foot on the ground (stance) (Queen, 2004). Impact force was decreased in walkers with a shoe with posterior flare, but the vertical impact peak was increased (Daryabor et al., 2016). The research on runners has suggested that how people deal with this is unique and can vary considerably (Queen, 2004). Fit: B+ (Slightly short toebox and relaxed fit diminishing versatility, but still quite a comfortable upper otherwise) Using an engineered mesh, the upper is very flexible and breathable. The upper moves with your foot through your entire gait. The Floatride Energy 2 is all about the sole unit. Starting from the ground up, the Energy has a very solid outsole. This carbon-rubber has tons of traction and shows very little wear.

However, the rubber is one of the more solid and heavier parts of the shoe and could have easily been a blown rubber to cut the weight down even more.

Overall: B+ (A well fitting, neutral shoe that will work best for heel strikers with a lower volume forefoot.) The outsole I found to be confident on all surfaces, from wet to dry to mild trail. I also enjoyed the grip for going uphill, but found the shoe's relaxed fit to be a touch daunting downhill. If you live in a flat zone, the Symmetros will thrive there, but with hills the upper only gives so much support. I have found the outsole to be as durable as ever with no signs of wear after 30 miles. Beneath the bouncy sole is a rubber outsole that covers the length of the shoe. Lakota Gambill Off-Year TweaksHowever, in my experience here, the heel counter didn’t do a great job. My heels both developed blisters during my runs. The upper is roomy, and feels well made. But be aware, this shoe runs large. Usually a size 13 fits perfect for my running, just a little room in the toe for landing and toe-off.