Luke. Cool to see your review. I worked with /// on the shoes. As you mentioned we tried to create a special, new and somehow addicting feeling. Saying that they ride a thin edge (creating them we tested wider midfoot and flatter versions - but they lost the magic feeling ... somehow too stable will feel slow). And as a lot of the things that feel new and addicting you should use them in small doses :). Some points that can increase the range in my experience: use of some wider laces will increase lockdown and stability quite a bit.
Woah! Cool. Lockdown wasn’t an issue for me. The Roche ankle taping method felt too extravagant too. Absolutely an interesting shoe that I’m keen to see the next iteration of though. 🙏
@@lukewbarrett I am not with /// anymore. But from what I've heard and seen the next version will be even more extreme. Which is good for pushing athletes potential. But I think there is also work done on something thats more capable in technical terrain for normal folks. Anyway as said I think a lot of people can have fun with the current one if used in moderation! And still try the laces, it makes a difference for me also in terms of stability (just more surface area). Keep the vids coming! Nik
Thanks Nik! Cool insights. Keen to see where the trail running shoe space heads in the next few years. The ASU feels a little too ‘high risk high reward’ for me right now, but for sure will try some different laces. Thanks! 🤙
I feel the same way about these shoes and hope the Prodigio Pro can solve my problem, doesn’t feel quite as fast but still fast and is sooo much more stable. In the end it doesn’t matter how fast the shoes feel when you don’t get to the finish line.
I picked the standard terrex speed and the midsole is wonderful. I cannot imagine what the rocker+ plate feel on technical terrain. I just dont like the plastic upper. and crappy heel.
I was waiting for this review from you, also really hope your ankle will get better soon. Really sounds like I should not buy these shoes as I’ve had troubles with ankle twists before. Or then I’ll just buy them for fast gravel road running.
I concur with your assessment! great underfoor feel, quite unstable. What trailshoes have the same kind of bounce and feel but a lot more stable? brooks Catamount 3? Norda 005, Salomon Genesis (Slab?)
Great review, thank you. I couldn't agree more. I started running in them late last summer, had a foot problem I couldn't get rid of, so as a last resort changed shoes, I was a big Hoka fan, and bought the Speed Ultra's. On the first run, after 3 months, the pain went I couldn't believe it. I was amazed and fell in love instantly. Then in October I turned my ankle badly and have just got back running properly. In the back of my mind was the question, 'would I have had the injury if I'd been wearing Hoka's?'. However, I just can't stop running in them, even in the snow and icy woods we have right now. I'm hoping it doesn't happen again but think that you may be right and I will have to look elsewhere. Cheers 👍
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Luke. Cool to see your review. I worked with /// on the shoes. As you mentioned we tried to create a special, new and somehow addicting feeling. Saying that they ride a thin edge (creating them we tested wider midfoot and flatter versions - but they lost the magic feeling ... somehow too stable will feel slow). And as a lot of the things that feel new and addicting you should use them in small doses :). Some points that can increase the range in my experience: use of some wider laces will increase lockdown and stability quite a bit.
Woah! Cool. Lockdown wasn’t an issue for me. The Roche ankle taping method felt too extravagant too. Absolutely an interesting shoe that I’m keen to see the next iteration of though. 🙏
@@lukewbarrett I am not with /// anymore. But from what I've heard and seen the next version will be even more extreme. Which is good for pushing athletes potential. But I think there is also work done on something thats more capable in technical terrain for normal folks. Anyway as said I think a lot of people can have fun with the current one if used in moderation! And still try the laces, it makes a difference for me also in terms of stability (just more surface area). Keep the vids coming! Nik
Thanks Nik! Cool insights. Keen to see where the trail running shoe space heads in the next few years. The ASU feels a little too ‘high risk high reward’ for me right now, but for sure will try some different laces. Thanks! 🤙
Couldn't agree more about this shoe. You summarized my same feelings perfectly. Any shoes on the horizon you're excited to try??
Norda 005 top of the hit list right now.
Need to run more! good stuff mate, hope the ankle heals quick.
Thanks Nico. Turns out bikes are pretty fun too though!
I feel the same way about these shoes and hope the Prodigio Pro can solve my problem, doesn’t feel quite as fast but still fast and is sooo much more stable. In the end it doesn’t matter how fast the shoes feel when you don’t get to the finish line.
Exactly! Shoes that last the distance for sure take priority. I just wish they were a little more stable!
I picked the standard terrex speed and the midsole is wonderful. I cannot imagine what the rocker+ plate feel on technical terrain. I just dont like the plastic upper. and crappy heel.
I like the upper and heel! It’s a weird shoe though that’s for sure.
I was waiting for this review from you, also really hope your ankle will get better soon. Really sounds like I should not buy these shoes as I’ve had troubles with ankle twists before. Or then I’ll just buy them for fast gravel road running.
If you can justify a fast gravel specific shoe in the rotation then for sure this is top of the list.
I concur with your assessment! great underfoor feel, quite unstable. What trailshoes have the same kind of bounce and feel but a lot more stable? brooks Catamount 3? Norda 005, Salomon Genesis (Slab?)
Norda 005 is where all my hopes and dreams lie at the moment!
Such a fun shoe but I can only take it in small doses. My rubber ankles have saved me numerous times 🤞🏼
My ankles have become quite good at tolerating rolls over the years, but it seems one too many tipped them over the edge 😂.
Great review, thank you. I couldn't agree more. I started running in them late last summer, had a foot problem I couldn't get rid of, so as a last resort changed shoes, I was a big Hoka fan, and bought the Speed Ultra's. On the first run, after 3 months, the pain went I couldn't believe it. I was amazed and fell in love instantly. Then in October I turned my ankle badly and have just got back running properly. In the back of my mind was the question, 'would I have had the injury if I'd been wearing Hoka's?'. However, I just can't stop running in them, even in the snow and icy woods we have right now. I'm hoping it doesn't happen again but think that you may be right and I will have to look elsewhere. Cheers 👍
So good on trails that don’t warrant trail shoes. Maybe road shoes are the best option all along 🤔
Truly an ankle breaker, different sports joke 😂
Haha. Break a leg 🙄
Vibram Five fingers are great for stability
Right up there with crocs
The knowledge you have to impart is absolutely worth hearing, the background music adds nothing to your video, sorry to be that person.
Thanks for the honesty. Honestly the music gonna stay though!