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REEBOK FLOATRIDE X: FOREFOOT CARBON PLATE SHOES FOR FAST RUNS
REEBOK FLOATRIDE X: FOREFOOT CARBON PLATE SHOES FOR FAST RUNS. Our RUNNING SHOES section bring us today the technical analysis of another carbon plate shoe in the market, the Reebok Floatride X,
This Floatride X is a competition tempo designed shoe, from the Ree-cycled Reebok collection, which came with a price of 170$/170€, 258 g and a drop of 6 mm for a height of 30 mm in the back and 24 in the front.
REEBOK FLOATRIDE X: FOREFOOT CARBON PLATE SHOES FOR FAST RUNS
170€ | 258 G. | DROP 6 MM
Inspired by Reebok Boston Track Club athletes, these running shoes are designed for marathon racing and long-distance training. The Flexweave® upper is durable, breathable and provides strategic support. Asymmetrical lacing locks down the fit. Lightweight Floatride Energy Foam has a roller shape for a smooth ride. A carbon plate in the forefoot increases propulsion and efficiency.
REEBOK FLOATRIDE X: DATA SHEET
- PRICE: 170€,
- WEIGHT: 258 grams
- STACK HEIGHT: 30mm/24mm
- DROP: 6 mm
- MIDSOLE: Floatride Energy Foam
- CARBON PLATE: Forefoot carbon fiber plate, not in the whole shoe.
REEBOK FLOATRIDE X: HIGHLIGHTS
- MADE WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS: Made with at least 30% recycled or repurposed materials.
- STRETCH AND SUPPORT: Flexweave® woven textile upper provides resilient stretch and targeted support at key performance areas.
- MORE ENERGY: Floatride Energy Foam provides lightweight, resilient, ultra-responsive cushioning.
UPPER
Flexweave® woven textile upper which provides great breathability and support the feet on the key performance areas. Made with at least 30% recycled or repurposed materials.
MIDSOLE
Floatride Energy Foam, versatile lightweight and really soft at the time that is also responsive. Which together with the forefoot carbon fiber plate offers a great reactivity to the shoe. Maybe not as fast as many others in the market with full carbon plate, but a great option to enter in the “carbon world”.
SOLE
Durable rubber outsole provides longevity and excellent traction and the zonal rubber placement enable some weight savings
REEBOK FLOATRIDE X: CONCLUSIONS
The carbon plate offers a reactivity that seeks to maximize our performance and the solution of only forefoot plate has its pros and cons. For example, with only forefoot plate its clear that this shoes might bot be as fast as others with full plate, however they can be a great starting point bin the carbon world for beginners or runners with less good technique.
Summarizing, a shoe designed to fly on the asphalt, with a great balance and ratio weight-performance and below the typical over 200 € prices.
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