Nike React all the way. 700+ miles in my Pegasus 3 Trials. I use on tarmac only. No signs of degredation on the foam. Lots of support cushionng and decent spring. For me, the best running shoe I have worn.
Lightstrike foam died so quickly in my SL20 after 150K - 93Miles of running, the crease was crazy and I did pick up an injury. Then I switched to Skechers max cushioning shoe. I have to try the React foam I got my eye on Nike react miler but I'll wait for a sale that's for sure. Great content Doctor cheers.
I like both foams. My SL20 1st gen (2. gen sucks imo) for faster runs, and the infinity Run 2 FK for long/recovery/easy runs. My new favorite foam these days is Puma's Nitro foam though. Great stuff.
I’m so glad I found your channel. You just gained another subscriber. I really enjoy this type of content. I hope you’ll be doing more foam/cushion comparisons in the future because I’d love to hear your thoughts on zoom, zoomx, cushlon, fuel cell, flytefoam blast from ASICS, lightstrike pro, pwrrun pb from saucony, under Armour flow and HOVR, puma’s nitro foam, and Reebok floatride foam. Cheers!
The SL20s which are a running shoe have been consistently good for me. Have had them for about 4 months. I don't run much 18-20 kilometres a week. But they held up pretty well. Might be that the Ubersonic 4s have so less of lightstrike has to do something with them bottoming out pretty fast.
I got the SL 20 last year, I run almost everyday and use that pair 3x a week at least. They have held up so far. I think the video above lacked a review of lightstrike foam coupled with the torsion plate. Maybe the torsion makes the foam last.longer?
I am of course no expert and not an avid runner but boost and light strike are better than react in my opinion. With my experience, Nike shoes just feel more unstable. For example, I had noticeable heal pain with a Nike Trail shoe. Once I switched over to an Adidas shoe with boost the pain went away right away. It was crazy!
I love these 2 videos Zach. I would love to see you keep adding to this section of your channel with the new supposed 23 flight foam rumored on the Zions & Jordan 37s and possibly even incorporate some of the more popular Eastern Hemisphere foams such as the spongy KT 7 Nitro speed foam & Li-Ning’s Boom.
i've been watching your videos for a while, and just for the fun of it, maybe you can tweak your shuttle runs by reaching out with your outside hand to drastically improve times~ XP Anyway, love your vids!
Brilliant video again. It’s really educational to see all these brand names being brought back to the actual names of the materials. Question regarding BOOST: I use running shoes with boost. To me they seem very mushy and I kinda doubt that they do much in the sense of energy return and feel unresponsive in general. They almost feel like a soft tyre. Is there any logic to that?
Yep completely - they’re doing their job in that deflating type feeling but that’s what it’s designed to do , not give you back return energy so it’s great for repetitive stress , not great for bounce and energy return
Do you have plans to do running shoe dissections? I'd love to learn about lightstrike pro, and about plates and rods but we probably won't ever see that in a tennis shoe.
i have the d rose 11 basketball shoes that uses lightstrike foam and i can tell you the foam doesnt last that long as said in this reiew. My toe area in the shoe sank badly which I could definitely feel when i put my hands in there. it just doesnt last that long
Hey doc would you mind listening to this, I think that React Vapor NXT is really the cage 5 in disguise because most vapor's like the x, pro, air max volley, x knit and vapor lite are all minamilist shoes and cage's are more maximalist so that's my theory what do you think???
Depends on your foot type - I wouldn’t be able to give specific recommendations without an exam unfortunately - boost is the longest lasting foam out there though
Agree, i feel like my Uber 4 is already starting to lose its pop or bounce. I only had it for 4 weeks, ~20 hours of playtime. Maybe it's time to get a new one already. How do you think the Yonex powercushion compares to these new hightech foams ? and when are you reviewing the new yonex Fushion rev 4 ?
@@FootDoctorZach Also bottom of my Uber 4 is only slightly worn, still i think i will just get a new pair. Is this genius of Adidas, make a shoes that you have to replace after 20 hours ?
@@masonwrisley2748 i don't think i can wait that long, when this cushioning starts to lose its bounce, i am replacing it. It's expensive but i don't want to risk injury with worn down cushioning that is flat
It still confuses me that in the Boost vs Bounce video, you stated that eTPU, which is plastic based, is great for absorption but not energy return while EVA is good for energy return ( as in Tennis Bounce shoes), but this video is completely different (for the case of react: eva helps with compression and plastic based one helps with energu return):) can you pls explain
Its just how the foam is pressed when manufactured - some eTPU can give good bounce back , some cant, some EVA will give alot of pop, others arent as good- it depends on the way its molded
@@FootDoctorZach do you think it’s likely that lightstrike is an Eva/tpu blend like react? That might explain the similar creasing and more Eva-like feel of lightstrike. I think your assessment of the foams is spot on, regardless of the foam composition.
There HAS to be EVA in it just from its mechanics and how it deforms plus it has cells that you can see when you cut it open but yeah for sure I’m sure it has some mix in there because they can’t just lie and say it’s a tpu and put eva in it but I’d be shocked if it was a full bed of tpu because boost and ultra boost are just such polar opposites of LS - but I just cut the video just so it’s intellectually honest - I’ll have to follow up with adidas to dig down into that more- thanks again for the follow up
Hi Doc, have you reviewed lightstrike foam durability from.shoes with torsion plates? I got an SL20 last year and been using them a.lot. the foam has not botted oit after 250km runs.
Check out BOOST vs BOUNCE foam here: ruclips.net/video/QP_FeNCYyp8/видео.html
Nike React all the way. 700+ miles in my Pegasus 3 Trials. I use on tarmac only. No signs of degredation on the foam. Lots of support cushionng and decent spring. For me, the best running shoe I have worn.
Lightstrike foam died so quickly in my SL20 after 150K - 93Miles of running, the crease was crazy and I did pick up an injury. Then I switched to Skechers max cushioning shoe. I have to try the React foam I got my eye on Nike react miler but I'll wait for a sale that's for sure. Great content Doctor cheers.
Thank you, yeah unfortunately lightstrike needs some work before I’d consider it as good as bounce / boost
@@FootDoctorZach You should try Adidas Adizero Boston 10, Adidas did a mixture of foam Lightstrike Pro+Lightstrike.
350km in my og SL20. No loss of foam performance yet. 🤷
@@Reggy9 So you are the lucky one =))))
Get next tempo % 2020 it's on sale right now on of the best for practice and even race
Ah another foam comparison, my day is made
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I like both foams. My SL20 1st gen (2. gen sucks imo) for faster runs, and the infinity Run 2 FK for long/recovery/easy runs. My new favorite foam these days is Puma's Nitro foam though. Great stuff.
Haven’t tried Pumas yet but I’m interested to
finally the kind of videos I always wanted to see, great work!
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Agreed 😁
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Your Channel is way to Underrated!
Appreciate it 👍
Please can we have a full vapor pro review i need to know what they play like! Cheers doc
Coming this afternoon should be out by Friday
What about those VKTRY insoles? Have you tested those out??
Sitting in my garage- will get to them soon
I’m so glad I found your channel. You just gained another subscriber. I really enjoy this type of content. I hope you’ll be doing more foam/cushion comparisons in the future because I’d love to hear your thoughts on zoom, zoomx, cushlon, fuel cell, flytefoam blast from ASICS, lightstrike pro, pwrrun pb from saucony, under Armour flow and HOVR, puma’s nitro foam, and Reebok floatride foam. Cheers!
Thanks! Glad you liked it - I’ve got some shoe customization content coming up followed by Nike / Asics midsole comparisons so it’s coming up
Thanks Doc. It's just what I wondered!
Awesome! Glad you liked it
The SL20s which are a running shoe have been consistently good for me. Have had them for about 4 months. I don't run much 18-20 kilometres a week. But they held up pretty well.
Might be that the Ubersonic 4s have so less of lightstrike has to do something with them bottoming out pretty fast.
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I got the SL 20 last year, I run almost everyday and use that pair 3x a week at least. They have held up so far. I think the video above lacked a review of lightstrike foam coupled with the torsion plate. Maybe the torsion makes the foam last.longer?
Yep anything that distributes weight will make the foam last longer
This is such a great series, can you add to it complementary technologies such as nike zoom, air max or diadora blushield
Thanks I’m really glad you like it 👍👍Will be doing those for sure in the series coming up
Great video Zack! With what you have said, an Ubersonic with bounce foam could work
Would be awesome
i didnt even recognise that bro, thanks for sharing
I am of course no expert and not an avid runner but boost and light strike are better than react in my opinion. With my experience, Nike shoes just feel more unstable. For example, I had noticeable heal pain with a Nike Trail shoe. Once I switched over to an Adidas shoe with boost the pain went away right away. It was crazy!
I love these 2 videos Zach. I would love to see you keep adding to this section of your channel with the new supposed 23 flight foam rumored on the Zions & Jordan 37s and possibly even incorporate some of the more popular Eastern Hemisphere foams such as the spongy KT 7 Nitro speed foam & Li-Ning’s Boom.
Great comparisons between these two.
Thanks! Which do you prefer?
Foot Doctor Zach I liked the react for its response
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i've been watching your videos for a while, and just for the fun of it, maybe you can tweak your shuttle runs by reaching out with your outside hand to drastically improve times~ XP
Anyway, love your vids!
Brilliant video again. It’s really educational to see all these brand names being brought back to the actual names of the materials.
Question regarding BOOST: I use running shoes with boost. To me they seem very mushy and I kinda doubt that they do much in the sense of energy return and feel unresponsive in general. They almost feel like a soft tyre.
Is there any logic to that?
Yep completely - they’re doing their job in that deflating type feeling but that’s what it’s designed to do , not give you back return energy so it’s great for repetitive stress , not great for bounce and energy return
How long usually Lightstrike last? I love it in fast days, hope it won’t lose its bounce so soon.
Do you have plans to do running shoe dissections? I'd love to learn about lightstrike pro, and about plates and rods but we probably won't ever see that in a tennis shoe.
Not on this channel at the moment - maybe down the road or on a separate channel - audiences are just too different
Great video, thanks doc. Which would you recommend for daily driving boost, bounce, lightstrike or react?
All personal preference- every foot is different
Please review the peak taichi technology 🙂
Love the React midsole
Super comfy
@@FootDoctorZach Very, is the NB Fresh Foam similar?
More dense, less spongy
Hi doc, can I please ask which shoes are the best for standing at work all day (for waiter). Thank you!
NB 840 v4 👍👍
I still.prefer lightstrike and boost over React foam. Here in a tropical country, air soles and react foam simply doesnt last that long.
That’s interesting
Love both, but if I had to choose one over the other, I’d go with React..
Same
i have the d rose 11 basketball shoes that uses lightstrike foam and i can tell you the foam doesnt last that long as said in this reiew. My toe area in the shoe sank badly which I could definitely feel when i put my hands in there. it just doesnt last that long
Hey doc would you mind listening to this, I think that React Vapor NXT is really the cage 5 in disguise because most vapor's like the x, pro, air max volley, x knit and vapor lite are all minamilist shoes and cage's are more maximalist so that's my theory what do you think???
Yeah i mean for sure its on the cage spectrum - i think they’re trying to get away from using numbers on them but for sure its the cage update
CAn you review Asic gel rocket 10s?
Nice doctor but I have a question what is the best shoes for hard every day walking
My favorites are the NB 840
what about like strike pro.
What is the best cushion tech for people who are in 40s and just wearing shoes for everyday working or walking?
There really isn’t one, boost , fresh foam x are both good though
@@FootDoctorZach thank you for the recommendation. Agree, Fresh Foam ain't hurting my feet and knees even if I walk for about 2 hours.
@@FootDoctorZach so what if I wanna go for longer lasting foam but for walking? What shoe do I go for?
Depends on your foot type - I wouldn’t be able to give specific recommendations without an exam unfortunately - boost is the longest lasting foam out there though
@@FootDoctorZach ah I see thats kinda tough
Agree, i feel like my Uber 4 is already starting to lose its pop or bounce. I only had it for 4 weeks, ~20 hours of playtime. Maybe it's time to get a new one already. How do you think the Yonex powercushion compares to these new hightech foams ? and when are you reviewing the new yonex Fushion rev 4 ?
Powercushion is more like react- fusion rev 4 is in my garage will play in them soon
@@FootDoctorZach Also bottom of my Uber 4 is only slightly worn, still i think i will just get a new pair. Is this genius of Adidas, make a shoes that you have to replace after 20 hours ?
I agree, I play on average 10 hours a week, and I have been wearing the Ubers for months now, but I won’t replace them until the rubber has worn off
Yup
@@masonwrisley2748 i don't think i can wait that long, when this cushioning starts to lose its bounce, i am replacing it. It's expensive but i don't want to risk injury with worn down cushioning that is flat
How does the asics FF compare? Thanks
I’ll be comparing them next 👍
Could you do a review on the new Lacoste shoe, worn by medvedev
In the mail - was tough to find my size
Doesn't medvedev wear the vapor x?
He wears the new Lacoste shoes - they’ll be coming up on the channel soon
@@FootDoctorZach but he did wear the vapor x before, didn't he?
Yep
It still confuses me that in the Boost vs Bounce video, you stated that eTPU, which is plastic based, is great for absorption but not energy return while EVA is good for energy return ( as in Tennis Bounce shoes), but this video is completely different (for the case of react: eva helps with compression and plastic based one helps with energu return):) can you pls explain
Its just how the foam is pressed when manufactured - some eTPU can give good bounce back , some cant, some EVA will give alot of pop, others arent as good- it depends on the way its molded
How did you determine the components of the foams? According to adidas, Lightstrike is TPU, not EVA.
I talked to the engineer of the Ubersonic 4 but i just looked it up again and it says TPU so I’ll have to change it in the video- thanks!
@@FootDoctorZach do you think it’s likely that lightstrike is an Eva/tpu blend like react? That might explain the similar creasing and more Eva-like feel of lightstrike. I think your assessment of the foams is spot on, regardless of the foam composition.
There HAS to be EVA in it just from its mechanics and how it deforms plus it has cells that you can see when you cut it open but yeah for sure I’m sure it has some mix in there because they can’t just lie and say it’s a tpu and put eva in it but I’d be shocked if it was a full bed of tpu because boost and ultra boost are just such polar opposites of LS - but I just cut the video just so it’s intellectually honest - I’ll have to follow up with adidas to dig down into that more- thanks again for the follow up
thoughts on UA Hovr and Flow?
I like HOVR for the cushion but I’m not sure about it’s durability- I’m gong to be testing them soon so we’ll find out
how about nike renew? what is it? also the NB fuel cell and fresh foam, thanks
I’ll have videos on these soon
Hi Doc, have you reviewed lightstrike foam durability from.shoes with torsion plates? I got an SL20 last year and been using them a.lot. the foam has not botted oit after 250km runs.
Nope haven’t yet
1:55 i thought pegasus uses zoom x
Pegasus trail 2 has different foam from the road
React is good
👍 agree
I'm totally agree with you the lightstrike is not durable.
I think as they engineer it better future versions will be
@@FootDoctorZach I had the Harden vol.4. In the forefoot, in just 6 months with 1 training and a game by week, I had no more (at all) cushion.
Jeeze- I’ll be interested to see the new releases what they have anchoring them
x0.75 speed playback gang!
LOL that’s awesome- I ever tried slowing down in this video but then I get pumped about the shoes and the words per minute start redlining
Thanks for tje review mr chia pet head dr.
Adidas Don #4 hurt my foot and calf 😢 light strike sucks for basketball multiple use.
Boost is overrated unfortunately