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Product Judgment

9.1

Elite

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$275$369$338$277$246

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 6Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 3Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 10Recovery: 4

Pros & Cons

Outstanding energy return
Lightest in series
Plush marathon cushioning
Limited stability
Durability concerns
Narrow fit

Specs

Best for2:45–4:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight177 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite marathon super shoe with plush cushioning, top energy return, and a lightweight, race-focused build.

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$190$280$257$210$187

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 10Stability: 5Durability: 5Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 3Long: 5Tempo: 9Race: 10Recovery: 2

Pros & Cons

Ultra-lightweight
Elite energy return
Snappy, propulsive ride
Limited durability
Low stability
Narrow, tapered fit

Specs

Best for2:45–4:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack35 mm heel
Weight151–167 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite-level racing flat excelling at speed and energy return for short to mid-distance races.

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