![]() Wish it had 6-8mm drop instead of 4mm to allow heel strikers to more quickly activate the plate after midfoot:: Samįront of plate could be more flexible, less extensive as in other Xtep to allow a smoother roll to toe off: Sam Lowish over the big toe due to non stretch mesh: Sam/Bryan/Nils/Jeff/Joost Weight still slightly on heavier side (despite being lighter than the Xtep 160x Pro) - Derek/Sam/Nils/Joost Heel stability is not great - Derek/Bryan/Jeff Strong value at sub $244 for a state of the art marathon racer: Sam/Jeff/Matt/Joost Incredibly bulbous forefoot, encouraging forefoot striking: Bryan/Nils/Joost Superb upper hold and comfort if more on the snug and non stretch side: Sam/Nils/Jeff/Joost Stable (if soft) heel on the flats (less so on downhills) due to carbon wings: Sam/Nils Non prescriptive as to stride type or pace: No mid foot “hang up” even at slower paces, easy transition, smooth flowing, with an energetic mellower toe offs for a carbon shoe: Sam/Matt/Jeff ![]() ![]() Very well and forgivingly cushioned, especially at the forefoot (about 36-37mm) without losing much if at all of the carbon impulse: Sam/Matt/Nils/Jeff/Joost Great for long runs and longer marathon-pace workouts - Derek/Sam/Matt/Nils/Jeff/JoostĮxcellent “super trainer” adept at a variety of paces: Sam/Matt/Bryan/Nils/Jeff/Joostīroad front of plate and rear wings play very well with soft cushion at landings & toe offs Sam/Jeff/JoostĮxcellent outsole durability - Derek/Matt/Jeff/Joost Max cushion, soft and very springy - Derek/Sam/ Matt/Bryan/Nils/Jeff/Joost The samples were provided at no cost with no other compensation by Xtep and this review is not sponsored content. $244)Įditor’s Note: Our review will feature the experiences of a wide pace range of marathoners and half marathoners from 2:18 (Matt), 2:29 (Joost to win his M50 AG at Chicago 2022) 2:39 (Derek), 1 19 half (Nils)1:23 half (Bryan) to1:40 half (Sam, if he is lucky.). Article by Derek Li, Matt Crehan, Bryan Lim, Nils Scharff, Jeff Beck, Joost de Raeymaeker and Sam Winebaum
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