![]() Beginners can choose a more affordable option safe in the knowledge they’re not settling for a sub-standard shoe, and even experienced runners who stick to one shoe have a great option here – though there are more impressive all-rounders available if you’re prepared to pay more, such as the Endorphin Speed 2 and Hoka Mach 4. The Floatride Energy 4 merits consideration no matter how serious a runner you are. Reebok Floatride Energy 3 (left) and Floatride Energy 4 (Image credit: Nick Harris-Fry / Future) Is The Reebok Floatride Energy 4 Worth It? But if you stick to one shoe to do it all the Floatride Energy 4 is no slouch. It’s not the softest shoe and some may prefer the extra cushioning of something like the Brooks Glycerin line for easy plods, but I found it was fine for my recovery efforts.Īs with many daily trainers, the one area where the Floatride Energy 4 doesn’t excel is in flat-out speedwork, where I prefer to use a plated trainer like the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 or even a carbon super-shoe. ![]() ![]() The shoe was comfortable enough to use for easy recovery runs, which was a doubt for me at first. While the Floatride Energy foam doesn’t deliver the most exciting ride you’ll find on a running shoe – if anything it's a little dull in how it dampens the impact of each stride – it’s comfortable, protects the legs well, and the transition is snappy when you are running at faster paces.ĭuring the long hills session, running 6 x 3min reps, once again I was delighted to have such a lightweight shoe on my feet when charging uphill, and the cushioning was appreciated as I stumbled back down to go again. I started with a 16km run moving from easy to steady pace and the shoe was comfortable at the start then turned over nicely when I moved through the gears, finishing with some strides where I appreciated the lower weight. The fact it is lighter and nimbler on the foot made a difference to the ride on both easy and hard runs, which just goes to show the importance of a great upper. Given that the changes to the Floatride Energy 4 are confined to the upper, I didn’t expect the feel of the ride to alter dramatically, but I was wrong.
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