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Reebok Floatride Run Fast shoe review
Gear Review, Running

Reebok Floatride Run Fast

Hollie

Like I mentioned with the Reebok Floatride Run fast Pro, if you had asked me if I would be running in Reebok a year ago I would have laughed. Now I run in two shoes from Reebok.  Plus, the Reebok Float Ride Runfast Pro rivals the Nike 4% and in my opinion, a better shoe when it rains.  Recently, Reebok stepped up their game and reentered the running industry. I’ve been surprisingly happy with the Reebok Floatride Run Fast.

Reebok Floatride Run Fast shoe review

Reebok Floatride Run Fast Quick Stats: 
Weight: 6.05 oz
Stack Height:8mm drop

Reebok Float ride Run Fast Fit:

The Reebok Floatride Run Fast fits more similar to a racing flat than a true trainer. It runs narrow, and the top is pointy. If you have a wider foot, it’s better to go up a half size. I found the 10.5 to be a good fit, but I think it was running longer I might go higher than that.

The upper uses a very thin engineered mesh. I can appreciate how the mesh is seamless. If you have a bunion or wider forefront, it won’t rub. The upper is one of the lightest and most breathable of any shoes I’ve run in. It’s engineered to reduce irritation, It’s worth noting that with the lack of seams, there isn’t a lot of structure to the shoe. It has a secure fit.

Reebok Floatride Run Fast shoe review

Reebok Float Ride Run Fast Ride:

The Reebok Floatride Run Fast is a shoe that is designed to run fast. It’s not a true racing flat and has more cushion than the Pro, but it’s a great option for speed work and tempos. It’s a neutral shoe designed for long distance runs. It has a responsive feel and the floatride foam stays responsive throughout the entire run. I’ve run 15 miles in it and I’ve felt the same response from start to finish.

Since it has enough cushion, it could be used as a long run or an easy run shoe, but I don’t think I’ll keep it there myself.  If you like running in something flatter or lighter (like the Saucony Kinvara, Hoka Cavu, or New Balance Beacon), you might prefer to train in it.

The Reebok Floatride Run fast has the best traction of any road shoe on the market right now. When it’s raining or wet, I’ve gravitated towards Reebok just because of all of the rubber on the bottom. If I run another rainy race, I’ll probably race in the Run Fast Pro.

Reebok Floatride Run Fast shoe review

Reebok Float Ride Run Fast Conclusion:

Reebok is definitely back in the running game with their shoes. The Reebok Floatride Run Fast is a lightweight shoe designed for workouts or race day. You’ll feel fast from start to finish line.

While technically, you could use it for anything, for me, it won’t be an easy run or recovery shoe because I need more cushion.

Current Rotation:

Easy/Daily Runs: Hoka Mach 2, Brooks Glycerin 17

Speed Work: Reebok Float Ride Runfast Pro, Nike Streak Lt,

Long Runs: Hoka Cavu 2

Races: Nike Fly, Reebok Run fast Pro

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Questions for you:

What is your favorite shoe in the rain?

What shoe are you racing in right now?  Have you tried the Reebok Floatride Run Fast? 

 

 

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Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro Shoe Review
Gear Review, Running

Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro

Hollie

Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro Shoe Review

The Reebok Float Ride Run Fast Pro is the first Reebok shoe I’ve ever tried. I needed a new workout flat, so I decided to try it out. The Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro was designed as a racing shoe.  To my knowledge, it’s the lightest racing flat on the market weight just 3.5 ounces.

The Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro is more designed for a 5k, but could you run a half or maybe (maybe!), a full marathon, sure.  Reebok has another shoe, Reebok Floatride Run Fast, which is designed for every day running.Most of the weight of the Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro is taken out of the upper material. There is a ton of cushion in the Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro for the weight, which is why the price point is $250.

Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro Shoe Review

Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro Quick Stats:

Heel Drop: 3mm

Weight: 3.6 ounces

Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro Fit:

Like most flats, the Reebok Float Ride Run Fast Pro fit narrow and are neutral shoes. The bootie construction makes the Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro accommodate wider feet because there are fewer seams. and I usually wear between a women’s 10-11 wide. I found the unisex/9 to fit the best since it’s a bit wider.

The upper of the Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro is a bootie construction thin single layer engineered mesh.  The thin mesh takes off a few ounces (which is a lot in the racing flat world). There aren’t any seams or overlays that would cause blisters. For a racing flat, it fits fairly average, and I’ve come to wear unisex 9.5 in most. I’ve done a few workouts in it, and haven’t had any issues with any irritation. Like any running shoe, it has an EVA sock liner.

Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro Shoe Review

Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro Ride:

The Reebok Float Ride Run Fast Pro is the first Reebok shoe I’ve tried. It’s a different feel altogether. It’s much softer and with more cushion than a traditional flat like the Nike Streak, yet doesn’t have the weight. The Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro is a lightweight shoe designed for race day.

Reebok uses an entirely different material than the traditional EVA. Floatride Foam (also known as Pebax) is significantly lighter than traditional EVA foam. It’s also significantly more expensive.

The cushion Reebok uses is called “Pebax.” Why should you care about Pebax?

The Floatride Foam Technology/Pebax is lighter and doesn’t compress as regular EVA foams. It’s softer and similar to the Vapor Fly. So yes, this shoe feels similar to the Nike Vaporfly but lacks the carbon plate.

You do feel as though your toe springs forward with every step.  I’ve run the Scott Coffee 8k in them and my feet felt comfortable rolling through the gait cycle from the start to the finish line.

One interesting thing is how much rubber there is at the bottom of the Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro despite how light they are.  For a racing flat, they have the most traction of any shoe I’ve seen. Reebok has separated itself from any other flat because of the high traction outsole. The entire outsole of the shoe has traction making it a great rainy day staple.  You can use them for most road or trail run, but I think I’ll keep them for distances below 10k.

I like running in the Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro, and I feel fast when I do. The Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro has become my staple speed shoe, and I think they’ll be a better 5k shoe than the Nike Vaporfly. Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro Shoe Review

Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro Conclusion:

I do believe the Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro is an excellent flat and has become my favorite workout flat.  If you had asked me two months ago, would I like Reebok, I would have LOLed. It’s not a shoe you “go for an easy run in,” but the Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro is a great workout and racing shoe. To me, it feels the most like the Nike 4%, but I think the durability will be better than the Vaporfly. Plus, the outsole traction (can you tell I think it’s the best and Reebok is not paying me or sending me anything) responds much better in a rainy day.

To me, the Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro is a very strong competitor to Vaporfly and would probably win for a better racing shoe for the 5k or in rainy/poor weather conditions.

Current Rotation:

Easy Runs: New Balance 1080, Brooks Glycerin 17, Hoka Mach 2

Long Runs: Hoka Cavu 2, Nike Pegasus Turbo

Workouts: Nike LT Streak 4, Reebok Floatride Fast 

Races: Reebok Float ride Fast Pro, Nike Fly

Finally, have you subscribed to the LOLZletter? It’s a free newsletter that comes out each Monday. In the newsletter, I share running industry trends and things relevant to the sport. 

Questions for you:

What is your favorite racing shoe right now?

Have you run in Reebok? Either the Reebok Float Ride Run Fast or Float Ride Run Fast Pro?