Reebok Forever Floatride Energy

theJeff wrote:

stevenn wrote:

Hi,

I am wondering how soft or firm the new reebok is. I read some say its firm others say its soft . I only can buy online - so I can't try before I buy. So wondering how it feels underfoot. I prefer the softer side (not to soft) like nike epic react, skechers go run ride 7. I tried the new saucony triumph iso 5 and its to firm, I also have the saucony freedom iso 1 and it to firm and not enough cushion for long runs.

So is the new reebok forever floatride energy on the softer side and well cushioned or more firmer and lack cushion for a daily trainer, thanks.

Cheers

Steve

Definitely ***FIRMER*** than the React or SGGR7.

I recommend the New Balance Beacon.

Fixed it. Apologies.

theJeff wrote:

theJeff wrote:

Definitely ***FIRMER*** than the React or SGGR7.

I recommend the New Balance Beacon.

Fixed it. Apologies.

It is medium-soft. Firmer than the Epic React. Softer than the Freedom Iso 1.

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Thanks for the replies, that's great its medium soft not to firm. I do have an ultraboost and that's far to soft and unstable for running. Do you find the reebok has enough cushion for daily runs as a daily trainer. It will hopefully complement the NB beacon, Nike epic react. I am still trying to find out the stack height (heel/toe height) of the men's version. Do you know what the stack height is of the reebok forever floatride energy -men's version? thanks.

Cheers

Steve

I completely agree with you, the Forevers are WAY firmer than the Beacons and also the review claims they are maybe a touch firmer than Boost but I think noticeably firmer is a more accurate description. They are also firmer than the Fast which is a shame because the Fast's main drawback is the really thin forefoot. This is why the Forever's extra forefoot cushion enticed me, but with how firm it is it doesn't save my legs enough to justify using on easy or long days. So for me Forever is not a proper shoe to rotate with the Fast (Sweet Road is more appropriate if staying in the Reebok family, otherwise Beacon or Skechers MaxRoad 3 are alternatives).

jimmeda wrote:

I completely agree with you, the Forevers are WAY firmer than the Beacons and also the review claims they are maybe a touch firmer than Boost but I think noticeably firmer is a more accurate description. They are also firmer than the Fast which is a shame because the Fast's main drawback is the really thin forefoot. This is why the Forever's extra forefoot cushion enticed me, but with how firm it is it doesn't save my legs enough to justify using on easy or long days. So for me Forever is not a proper shoe to rotate with the Fast (Sweet Road is more appropriate if staying in the Reebok family, otherwise Beacon or Skechers MaxRoad 3 are alternatives).

I'll have to disagree. The Forever Floatride Energy is better cushioned than the Boston and definitely more so in the midfoot/forefoot. It is softer in the midfoot/forefoot. The Boost is softer and is soft where there is a lot in the heel of the Boston, but the forefoot is thin in Boost and has firmer eva up front. The Forever feels more protected and softer overall, but the Boost is a softer material when compared to Reebok's version. I think it does work well as a daily trainer with the Run Fast. If you want a little more of a recovery-oriented shoe to pair with it though, the Epic React works well. The Forever is a versatile daily trainer.

I mentioned that Forever has more cushion in the forefoot which is what enticed me, but more cushion does not mean soft or more comfortable, which is why easy pace or long runs do not feel good in the Forever which is a requirement for it to be considered versatile and which is why the Fast and Boston are actually more versatile than the Forever. Boston and Fast even with the thin forefoot feel more comfortable running easy or long, which is why you see people running marathons in them. I highly doubt anyone is toeing the line of a marathon in the Forever regardless of the extra cushion.

I don't feel much of that Boost cushioning in the forefoot of the Boston, but I will agree on the Floatride Run Fast for sure. I always reccomend the Run Fast over the boston because it is much lighter and feels more protected in the forefoot. I do feel more of the TPU softness and bounce in the Forever over the Boston though for sure too.

Anyways, if you think the Forever is firm, there a many way firmer shoes out there. The Forever has a nice balance between soft and firm that makes it versatile.

People could definitely run a marathon in it. People are out there running marathons in Mizunos, so why not?

"Comfort" is also very sujective to the individual and use case. I find the Forever more comfortable for daily runs and long runs, but the Fast is more so for speed workouts.

Hi ,

Ahwhatthecheese,

I am a heel striker, so does it have good impact protection and some softness in the heel - so is it fine for heel strikers. I usually wear size 11, and I read some go down 1/2 size and its fairly narrow shoe. The problem here they don't sell 1/2 sizes here. I want it to compliment the NB beacon, Epic react.

Cheers

Steve

Hi,

I was 82 kg, in a few months of running dropped to around 76, my target is 72 kg. A good shoe for that weight.

Cheers

Steve

stevenn wrote:

Hi ,

Ahwhatthecheese,

I am a heel striker, so does it have good impact protection and some softness in the heel - so is it fine for heel strikers. I usually wear size 11, and I read some go down 1/2 size and its fairly narrow shoe. The problem here they don't sell 1/2 sizes here. I want it to compliment the NB beacon, Epic react.

Cheers

Steve

Yes, it is has plenty in the heel. It will be best to go down half a size for most. It isn't too narrow. If they don't sell half sizes, I would go with your normal size. The Beacon and Epic React already kinda fill the same role in my opinion. This shoe is also in the same spot as a lightweight, versatile daily trainer. You will have three shoes in kinda the same spot, though the Epic React is a bit more on the softer recovery side and the Forever is a bit more performancey.

stevenn wrote:

Hi,

I was 82 kg, in a few months of running dropped to around 76, my target is 72 kg. A good shoe for that weight.

Cheers

Steve

I would think it would be cushioned enough for you, but I am like 123 pounds (looks like that is ~55 kg), so I can't really confirm that.

I respect the fact that you and others feel comfortable doing your daily miles in the Forever but others like me will find the Beacon far more comfortable (feeling as if they could run forever and fresh afterwards) so just giving another perspective for a shoe with good forefoot cushion that most should feel comfortable with and should not have any performance compromises in training paces 5k and slower which I dont think the Epic React can handle the faster paces as well and Forever the slower paces. Also, the Beacons fit better and are far less likely to give you blisters than the Forever.

The Beacon is nice, but it doesn't have that special responsiveness that I get from the Floatride Energy or React. For me, it feels like a very comparable shoe to the Epic React, but firmer and less bouncy.

Hi all,

Another great review of the Reebok, see link:

https://gorun.gr/reviews/reebok-forever-floatride-energy/

, in the conclusion they say one of best in its class regardless of price

I just bought it all I can say is that I am impressed. Light, responsive and cushioned. This is what everrun and boost should feel like, softer than everun and firmer than boost - and its lighter, as responsive and cheaper than both.

Cheers

Steve.

A lot of similarities with the Adidas Boston as I understand, but seemingly favoring the Reebok as having a more cushioned forefoot.

I've been considering Boston as a marathon racer. I'm looking for something forgiving for the forefoot in the late miles of a marathon. Would the Reebok floatride energy be an even better option than the Bostons?

Thanks.