The Forever Floatride midsole is made from an expanded polyurethane material. Holes in the thin engineered mesh ensure breathability and make the shoe great for tropical climates. I make sure that I wear thick socks to get the perfect fit. I went true to size because I hate snug-fitting shoes, so there is plenty of room for my feet to expand in the hot, humid Singapore climate.Įven though the Floatride Energy is roomy, I wouldn’t recommend ordering a half size smaller, or there might not be enough depth in the toe box. The high heel and collar have a vice-like grip. The heel dip and collar come up higher than on most shoes and will dig into you if you wear short or hidden socks. The tongue is padded and not sleeved, so it does move around during runs, but not enough to irritate. While it gets the job done and is nothing fancy, it feels a bit scratchy, something which you’d expect from a $100 shoe. The material used is an engineered mesh that has great breathability and support.

The basics in this shoe are gotten right for a very affordable price. This is the main reason why the Forever Energy has made runners worldwide take notice. This term can definitely be used to describe the Floatride Energy.Įverything about the Forever Energy screams simplicity. The term “sleeper hit” is used to describe something that becomes a big success despite having relatively little promotion. My favourite type of running shoe is one that gets hype from word of mouth from the running community and not because of a large marketing investment from the brand, trying to convince you that its latest technology claims are true. It has taken me a decade to get over the disappointment and betrayal, and I am finally ready to forgive Reebok and give them another chance. That was a horrible running shoe: it was chunky, heavy, firm, and provided zero energy return. My first (and last) pair of Reebok Running shoes I owned was the Reebok Zigtech back in 2009.

Reebok has come a long, long way since 2009. The ride is far superior to Adidas’ Boost and Saucony’s Everun while being lighter and more fun. It has no major flaws and is a dependable daily trainer for all distances from 5km up to 25km. The Reebok Forever Floatride Energy is one of the most versatile shoes I have in my shoe collection.

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