The 4D Run 1.0 is a fattyĭespite its beauty, the 4D Run 1.0 could stand to lose some weight. This shoe is more fashion than function, in my opinion, much like the Adidas Ultraboost. The TPU heel counter gives it an extra bit of style (blue spirit), and the Primeknit upper is the icing on the cake. The 3D-printed lattice midsole looks extremely modern, especially with how the heel flares out. There are no reflective elements for nighttime running, which is pretty standard for Adidas running shoes. Adidas offers four other colors, and the shoe is being sold as gender-neutral. I received the color Dash Grey/Signal Coral/Blue Spirit, and I love the combination, especially for summertime. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the moment I pulled the 4Ds out of the box, I was impressed with the style and could not wait to get them on my feet. The technology of the 3D-printed lattice midsole does seem to work at absorbing pressure and adapting to your foot. My times were surprisingly good considering the weight on the shoe, and it did not feel as heavy once you hit your paces. When I was landing on my heels, there was a bit of sinking in feel, and it did not transition well in my strides. The ride is much better if you are a mid to forefoot runner. It was barely noticeable, even when running on bigger rocks. Despite this, I felt low to the ground while running, so I intentionally tried to find some rocks to run on to test if I could feel it underfoot. The midsole is rather substantial, with 28mm in the heel and 18mm in the forefoot. The feeling was firm with a bit of bounce, and it took some time to find my rhythm and get a comfortable cadence. On my first run, I realized that the 3D-printed lattice midsole was not bouncy like Boost or plush like many maximalist running shoes you find at the weight of the 4D Run. Surprisingly smooth ride in the 4D Run 1.0 These will not do well for you during speed work or fartleks as the weight will prevent you from increasing your cadence as much as is needed. I find the 4D Run 1.0 best suited for medium to medium-long runs, which I consider in a range of 5 to 13 miles.
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