![]() ![]() The midsole is also on the firm side of the cushioning spectrum initially “firmer than Boost,” one expert reported. ![]() Its 27mm/19mm stack-though not particularly thick by 2023 standards-has very good impact protection and “just the right amount of bounce and comfort.” The FE5 features more Floatride Energy foam than any of its predecessors. This was also in part due to its gusseted tongue and secure lacing which, according to some, prevented any type of sliding inside the shoe.Ĭushioning is by no means thick, but it’s good enough Those with narrow feet, however, enjoyed the FE5’s good, snug lockdown. The FE5 will keep you locked in (if you can fit) This narrowness is further exacerbated by its sidewalls and the copious amount of overlays. ![]() The midfoot, on the other hand, was described by an expert as “one of the narrowest” out of all the shoes he has tested. The forefoot wasn’t constrictive per se, but it was “definitely not wide enough to allow toe splay,” said one user. According to several runners, the shoe is not very accommodating throughout. People with wide feet may want to stay away from the Floatride Energy 5. They shared that though it was breathable, the upper was just “kind of average in terms of its comfort” and felt like “a downgrade from the Floatride Energy 4.” Additionally, testers noted that despite being quite rigid, the mesh also did not have much structure apart from what the overlays were providing. While some reviewers were happy with this sustainability component, others were more critical about the end product. Speed Shift 2.0, the material Reebok used in the Floatride Energy 5’s upper, is a light mesh made from 30% recycled content. The Floatride Energy 5’s upper is quite mid For a Reebok trainer that will no doubt get you through your rainy-day road (or even trail) runs, check out the Floatride Energy 4 Adventure. Runners with not-so-narrow feet should instead turn their attention to the much wider Brooks Launch 9.
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