Reebok Forever Floatride Energy...2?!

b4rr0w wrote:

I haven't seen anyone talking about these, it looks like Reebok snuck out the next iteration of the Forever Floatride Energy:

https://www.reebok.com/us/forever-floatride-energy-2-mens-running-shoes/EF6913.html

Major difference appears to be the swept back heel collar.

Minor differences look like the addition of the pull-tab, slightly different overlays at the lacing, and a some additional padding on the tongue. Midsole looks identical to my eyes and it doesn't look like they messed with that nice simple upper much at all.

Anyone going to try them out? I'm one of the people who preferred the fit going half a size down on the original version, wondering how the length will be on these. 40% off right now. No-restriction 50% off codes from Reebok come around regularly enough that I'll hold off and get some feedback on the sizing.

I presume you've gotten a number of miles on Forever 1s? Would you have comparisons to Nike Pegasus 36s?

I was actually looking at Reebok Harmony 2s, tried those?

Holy hell the Reebok site is 50% anything with CYBER promo code - brb

Yesterday the FFE2 was on the site with the 50% off code; however it would not accept the code. Today they are no longer on the website.

I ordered one for $50 lol. Definitely worth it. I have gotten a lot of miles out of the 1s. I am hoping the upper is just a little comfier and still light, and hopefully they added a nicer insole.

GBree wrote:

I presume you've gotten a number of miles on Forever 1s? Would you have comparisons to Nike Pegasus 36s?

I was actually looking at Reebok Harmony 2s, tried those?

I have the stability version, the Grasse Road (2?) and it's a really nice shoe. Love their cushioning. Lightweight. Lacing system is kinda of weird, but the tongue doesn't slide at all and is barely padded. Light stability. Good for just your regular daily miles or tempo runs.

Is the Forever Floatride Energy a good shoe? Might be worth it for $50

Yes. Like the Boston but more cushioned and all TPU in midfoot/forefoot for daily training.

Great all around shoe. Light, responsive, simple, durable, good traction, and cheap.

Got the FFE1 with 55% off. Yay!

After a couple of runs all I can say is:

NOTHING LIKE THE BOSTON

The fit is poor, doesn't conform to the foot, although it may improve after they're broken in.

The midsole is just meh. You need to land hard to feel the cushioning, and the forefoot is unstable. The toe spring is just too abrupt and makes forefoot landing awkward. The shoe only feels good landing heel first.

The outsole is too hard and noisy. Where grip is difficult, it doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.

It's a cheap shoe that feels cheap.

I can't think of a single aspect in which the Brooks Launch 6 isn't a much better shoe, for the same price: better upper, sizing and fit; ten times more stable; the midsole cushioning feels better at slow and fast paces, the ride is more engaging and traction is significantly better. Overall, is a much more fine tuned shoe.

The Reebok may be more durable, given how hard the outsole rubber is, but the ride is jarring so a couple hundred miles more aren't worth it, imo.

I don't understand the hype this show has gotten.

Wildhorse? Did you grab a pair of FFE1 or FFE2 regarding your comments?

I found most of what you said to be true for the FFE1. My first 2 runs in them were uninspired at best. I was like, at least this crap was only $50 bucks.

However, I think it's a shoe that needs about 20-25 miles to open up. After that, the shoe got a bit more stable and the responsive cushioning could be felt at any pace from recovery to tempo. The fit did break in too. But the first 25 miles were not good. The outsole is always going to be loud - that part doesn't go away. Even with smoothed out nubs the rubber sounds "sticky" on road. Oh well. All comments regarding FFE1.

Yes, I meant v1. I'm hopeful now after your reply. I was thinking of relegating the Reeboks to walking around shoes. Good to know. Thanks!

Good shoe wrote:

Is the Forever Floatride Energy a good shoe? Might be worth it for $50

That's the only price they're worth buying IMO. They have a nice midsole, but everything else about them screams bargain bin shoe. Very cheap materials all around. I found the upper of the previous version to be uncomfortable and not durable at all.