About me, 26 year old male, typically Nike & Hoka runner, alternating between long distance trail runs & flat medium distance usually for recovery.

Was looking for something a little more stable and comfortable to run all distances on easy terrain with & drawn to pre release reviews.

Tested on the treadmill for a fair while in store at ASICS (who were great) the day earlier while purchasing and immediately comfortable with the breathable but tight fitting upper/tongue of the shoe. The response from the midsole when landing and natural role forward to the toes became another relaxing feeling compared to other shoes where it’s felt more forced by my deliberate foot strike & take off patterns.

Location was tested on a double loop of a quick local gravel park run. Absolutely no issues re grip which has proven important to me with previous shoes (although it was a bone dry day).

With a previous broken fib, support is something that’s been an almost immediate tell all to me with different shoes, but this provided comfortable & noticeable distance between me and the ground without going full Mizuno Wave.

Few quick strides in the run gave more green flags with response at pace felt off the forced easy roll onto my toes.

10km felt like enough time spent with these shoes to decide that they will be a very welcomed all distance shoe to me.

Did also notice a cut of foam scraped out of the inner midsole of the shoe, hopefully this isn’t a reoccurring thing as I run more often in these (guessing this happened as my shoes hit in running motion?).

https://www.fit2run.com/products/puma-deviate-nitro-2-mens?variant=49669182161205

This was posted before Thanksgiving and most people, myself included, got shut down at checkout.

Checked the Fit2Run site again on a whim and this time my order went through right away. It's late night and no shipping info yet, so I'll have to eat my words if it gets canceled, but right now it seems to be working.

They also have some Velocity Nitros and a few women's sizes of Deviate Nitro Elite 2, at the same price.

Found this for in the Nike website for a pair of their shorts - AF3 very unreleased colourway. Haven’t even seen anything about them

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My Superblast has an amazing midsole and a great upper in attractive packaging... which is where the benefits ended for me. It follows from the shoe's geometry and stiffness that it favours (and encourages!) the runner to overextend and let the momentum carry the roll over nicely.

In my Syoerblast whenever I picked up the pace and naturally landed midfoot and/or forefoot, I felt that I had to fight the stiff midsole with a flat midfoot and late toecurve geometry, meaning that I had to push myself forward to get to the end of the SB's large platform. The lack of toespring traction due to the partial outsole coverage just behind the toes (in front of the trampoline) and lack of midfoot rocker under a stiff midsole means that I had to exert extra effort before and during toe-off and still spin my wheels. In my case I had to adjust and allow the shoe to force me into lengthening my stride (and heelstrike) instead and let the momentum carry me forward, which was great for my muscles and my time... but less so for my joints.

In my view the Superblast works best and safest if you are what I would call a shuffling heelstriker anyways, which - if you were to watch a regular marathon - is around 90% of decent 3.5-4h recreational runners. SB is a less obvious choice for midfooters and/or athletic forefoot springloaders. I didn't get the hype at all and while I couldn't return them anymore, there were loads of pple looking to buy SBs even second hand. Mine went almost immediately on Vault after 50km in them with a €50 discount from RRP.

Yet I cannot say that I am entirely surprised by the shoe's popularity: it looks amazing, delivers on its long run promise by encouraging overextension, which results is less muscle fatigue and faster long run times. Happy days in the short term. The tradeoff (overextension) is carried by your joints, which is not immediately apparent.

Sizing-I tried out TTS and half size down, these felt better at half size down.

Took the NB5 out for an inaugural 6 miler on a very cold morning. I’m impressed at how much of an improvement it is from the 4! The new FF Blast Max is an upgrade in terms of responsiveness and energy return in a very positive way. It might be slightly firmer than the Blast Eco in the NB4, and maybe compresses a little less but it responds quicker and with more gusto as you toe off. I would say there is less of the classic NB squish/bounce feeling, more of an instant response feeling from this new midsole.

Stability wise, these feel like a cross between the NB3 and 4, slightly less stable than the 4, but better than the 3. The transition at the heel in the 5 is cleaned up and it rolls far better than the relatively blocky heel of the 4.

The upper is very comfortable, super breathable, my toes were getting cold from the wind which bodes well for warm weather. Outsole is much the same as last year. Very impressed for $140! Happy to answer questions.

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/adi17446/adidas-adizero-evo-sl-running-shoes---aw24

Here we go. The site kept stalling, but I seem to have ordered a pair.

https://www.deadstock.ca/collections/new-arrivals/products/adidas-adizero-evo-sl-ftwr-white

Just grabbed a pair or both colors white and black available here for the Canadians in the group

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https://www.skechers.com/go-run-max-road-6/197976837188.html

TYR had 35% off on Black Friday in the US and I think globally if they ship to you, which was posted previously, but it's now even better at 40% off, making the TYR Valkerie Speedworks just $102 (before tax and shipping $9.99). Basically, shipping is now covered compared to the 35% off deal. The deal ends Dec 2nd. I just picked up a pair in the white/blue colorway after watching 10 YouTube reviews and the Believe in the Run hot take, all of which were incredibly positive. I was weighing up the TYR, Evol SL (can't catch a pair), and Zoom Fly 6. The TYR price here was too good to refuse.

https://www.sportdeal24.de/adidas-Performance-Adizero-EVO-SL-Laufschuhe-Herren-JP7149-core-black-cloud-white-core-black-41-1-3

Just stumbled upon this deal and copped a pair

https://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/men/shoes/1080/

Update December 3, 2024: Sale is Over. They are now back to $91.

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I wanted to try a Karhu shoe because, as a Finnish brand, it isn't too common to see here in the United States. So, I gave it a go.

Total distance ran:

I have had these Karhu Fusion 4.0 for a while now, but have mostly used them for everyday wear. I have the bright blue color which looks really nice and matches some of my outfits. However, this week, I started to use the Fusions for running, and I haven't had any regrets. In total, I probably have about 50 miles of running so far in these shoes; so far, there are no signs of wear at all.

Type of runs:

These shoes have been very versatile for me. I initially tried them for a longer, easy run. Karhu's Fulcrum technology creates a rocker motion that uses all of the energy in your stride to propel you forward (instead of up too high or sideways).

The easier runs were a success, but could the Fusions help me at a faster pace? My easier runs are usually around 8 miles at 8:00-8:30/mi pace. I was feeling good, so I decided to push myself a little bit. I ended up running 8 miles at 7:25/mi pace, with a final mile of 6:30. I could feel the energy return helping my legs as I got more and more tired during the latter stages of my run.

And finally, what really sold me was when I went on a 5 kilometer tempo run in my Fusions. My goal was to go at a 6:20/mi pace, but I felt great and dropped a 6:00 first mile. I pushed myself to maintain this pace, and ended up running an 18:40 through the 5k - a new PR. My previous PR was 18:41, but in spikes and in a running uniform. This time, it was in pants and in my Karhu Fusion 4.0.

Weather ran in:

When I ran in these, the weather ranged from about 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

My profile:

Height: 5'10''

Weight: 140 lbs

I usually run at about 150 steps/min for easy runs, and 160 steps/min for faster runs. My cadence increased by about 5 steps/min for both of these when I was wearing the Fusions.

Strike Type: I am more of a forefoot striker, but the Fulcrum technology rocked me from the midfoot to the forefoot (but kept my ground contact time to a minimum).

I usually run about 40 mi/week.

Positives:

• Fits like a glove
• The bright blue color stands out
• Incredibly versatile
  • Surface-wise and run-type-wise
• Great energy return without a carbon plate
• Durable (so far)
• Rocker motion doesn't take away from forefoot strikers' form

Negatives:

• Not great for runners with stability issues
• Light for a Karhu shoe, but I think they could cut down that 10 oz to something lighter

Overview:

The Karhu Fusion 4.0 has proven to be a versatile and durable running shoe, providing excellent energy return for various types of runs. After about 50 miles of use, the shoes show no signs of wear, and their Fulcrum technology aids in a smooth stride by propelling the runner forward without excess vertical or sideways movement. The shoes performed well across different paces, from easy runs to tempo runs, helping me achieve a new personal best in a 5K. The shoes are lightweight for a Karhu model but could still benefit from being even lighter. While they offer great comfort and support for forefoot strikers, they may not be ideal for runners with stability issues. The bright blue color adds an attractive touch to the design.

Worth buying?:

I would definitely recommend buying the Karhu Fusion 4.0 - I believe it is one of Karhu's best shoes, and one of my new favorite trainers.

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Male, 5'11, 204lbs, atheletic build, midfoot strike. Size 10.5.

I must preface this review by letting you know I am primarily a trail runner. I bought these shoes to replace my glycerin 20s for easy, recovery runs on the road. 95% of my runs are on trail, so it takes me a long time to wear out a pair of road shoes.

Pros: these shoes are extremely comfortable right out of the box. My longest run in them is 13 miles, and they remained comfortable the entire run, even though I am 204 lbs. The midsole foam is showing zero signs of flattening. My glycerins felt way less peppy at this mileage.

The outsole is showing almost no wear. I was surprised. These shoes seem to be built like a tank. I feel like I'm going to be able to get well over 400 miles out of them. The upper still feels new. The toebox is nice and roomy.

They're listed at a 10mm drop, but they feel more like an 8mm when I'm running. My glycerins caused some slight soreness in my shins and knees on longer runs, and these triumphs do not.

Now the cons: they run bigger than I expected. I have had several saucony trail shoe models over the years, and a pair of ride 16s in the past. Saucony has always fit me perfectly in a size 10.5. These fit closer to a 11-11.5. Both in length and volume. I suggest you try on a pair before you buy, or get them from REI, or somewhere with a generous return policy.

The heel counter is a bit stiff, but it doesn't aggravate my achilles like most stiff heel cups do, I haven't had any issues with it yet.

https://www.adidas.com/us/adizero-adios-pro-4-shoes/JR6372.html

20% off on running shoes on Running Direct including Asics Superblast 2 with code BF20.

Evo SL is available for order now on running warehouse website inboth colorways.. white here https://www.runningwarehouse.com/adidas_adizero_Evo_SL/descpage-A1AESM0.html

38 miles ran on these shoes so far

About me: Male, 5ft6, 140lbs, heel strike, flat feet, 170-185 cadence, averaging 40 miles per week

Types of runs: Easy/Recovery run (8-8:30/mile), 10 mile long run (7:40/mile), 5x1000 at 5k pace (5:53-6:06/mile) Track Workout, 400 meter repeats Track Workout (75s average split)

Upper: For how expensive this shoe is, I expected a lot better. The upper is comfortable but the laces aren’t long enough to do a runner’s knot and my heel isn’t fully locked. This wasn’t a big problem and didn’t affect my running but still an annoyance. True to size.

Ride: At first I wasn’t impressed with the ride but I warmed up to it as I broke the shoe in and put on more miles. The ride doesn’t blow me away which isn’t ideal for a $210 shoe, but is still very solid and works very well for a variety of paces. The shoe is very lightweight and responsive. It truly shines on track workouts, as I was able to feel the bounce and response of Peba foam the most when I was running faster paces. At slower paces the shoe is comfortable and I enjoyed it for my easy runs, even if it’s not meant for them. I wish the rocker was more noticeable, as I generally prefer shoes with a strong rocker (for example Hoka Mach 6).

Conclusion: Great shoe, but the price is definitely ridiculously high, even for a full Peba shoe. For a much cheaper price you can buy the Hoka Mach 6, Brooks Hyperion 2, New Balance Rebel v4, or many other options that can fill the same purpose. You can think of this shoe as the listed trainers but with Peba. If you aren’t concerned with pricing then I think you will enjoy this shoe. I certainly enjoy it and look forward to putting more miles. I just wish it wasn’t $210.

About Me: M28, 160 lbs, forefoot striker. I run 60 MPW, not training for anything currently. I mostly run on asphalt/concrete and live where it doesn’t rain too much. I do 1-2 workouts per week. My easy pace is 7:50 - 8:30 min/mile.

The Run: First run was 9.2 miles at 7:59 min/mile pace. I did about 350 ft of elevation for this run, with two sets of hill strides at the end.

Upper: This new upper is amazing. It is light but breathable, and maintains a good lockdown without being cumbersome. I have a slightly wider than average foot (but do not need an extra wide). Overall, this fit TTS in my normal men’s size 8.5.

Midsole: I am surprised at how good this new foam is. A lot of larger review sites stated that his foam is “Softer,” and while that may be the case, I think that is misleading. While softer, it is not mushy soft, it is propulsive and cushioning. I usually tend to like firmer shoes, but this shoe was an exception in enjoying a foam that was not as firm. The best comparison I could make is fuel cell but with a higher stack, or, a very similar feel to the Adidas Adizero Sl2. The entire run I felt propelled forward, but also did not feel overly encouraged to run at a faster than normal pace, even though the shoe had no problem keeping up with faster paces. This is less stable than the 4th version, but not something that felt like I was going to roll an ankle. That being said, if you are a runner who needs some stability I would try this shoe on first, or stick with the NB4.

Outsole: It’s an ASICS outsole. If you are buying ASICS for winter grip/traction, you are buying the wrong shoe. That said, I had no issues with the grip, but I wouldn’t take this on a trail.

Comparisons: Novablast 4: I’ve put over 800 miles between two pairs of NB4 this year, and I can say this is a great improvement on that shoe. The upper is much less cumbersome and less padded (something I prefer), but still comfortable. The foam is much more propulsive, and I enjoyed it a lot more due to it having a larger fun factor. If you are on a budget I would still wholeheartedly recommend-heartedly recommend the NB4, but if you want the new version and budget isn’t an option, I’d recommend this 10/10 times.

Superblast: I have ~ 400 miles in my SB1’s (Haven’t ran in the 2’s), and enjoyed this much more. This foam feels more propulsive at all paces, rather than just faster paces. Again if budget is an issue, I would recommend the NB5 over the Superblast as I don’t think you’re missing much.

Rebel v4: I have loved the rebel v4 as a daily trainer and have just hit 300 miles in my pair. The NB5 feels like a Rebel with 40 mm of foam and a slightly more padded upper.

Overall: This is the best daily trainer/do it all shoe I’ve run in this year. I’d easily recommend this shoe to any neutral runner, beginner or advanced. The changes made from the NB4 are across the board great, and I am excited to run in multiple pairs of this through 2025.