![]() ![]() Meaghan: The only issue I had with this shoe was some slight soreness after the half marathon, specifically under the arch of my foot (or lack thereof). The Rival 6 in a size 10.5 weighs 7.8 oz. I love light shoes that can handle long distances. When it was time to pick up the pace the Rival 6 can add the bite to your footstrike and help you power through your kick. Traction in the Rival 6 is ample with studded hexagons of grippy rubber covering the entire outsole of the shoe. I ran a half marathon in them and my feet felt fresh after. I would be confident running a marathon in this shoe. The TPU shank in the midsole adds some snappiness to the feel of the trainer. There is enough cushioning in the forefoot for long distance racing. Unlike the Elite 9, there is not an additional Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. There is a ZOOM Air unit in the heel for some extra cushion. The drop is 10mm but the shoe feels more pitched. This helps to make the shoe feel fast when it comes to turnover. The Rival 6’s platform leans slightly forward. There is no need to half size up from what you normally wear. The Rival 6 fit true to my running shoe size. I had to 1/2 size up on both the Streak 6 and the Elite 9. Nike’s Flymesh uppers work for me, The Rival 6 is no exception. The wide straps that create the lacing system wrap your foot securely and harness you to the Cushlon LT midsole. Thomas: One of the first things I noticed about the Speed Rival 6 was how easy it is to get the fit right. The temps were in the 40’s – 50’s with a pretty constant rain. The outsole is covered in rubber in a waffle-like pattern that has proven to be super durable and grippy. I wore this shoe for the Frederick Half and they performed really well. ![]() There’s definitely enough cushioning for long distances. The midsole is made up of Nike’s Cushlon LT foam, a TPU Shank (a stiff piece of plastic) that gives the shoe extra stability and a Zoom unit (air pockets) in the heel for a nice pop. The Rival 6 feels a little wider than other Nike models, which is great for my wide feet. The tongue and collar are lightly padded for comfort – I didn’t have any hot spots. The thin engineered mesh is breathable and works with midfoot straps to lock your foot in place. The upper is a simple, sleek design with a little more structure than your typical racing flat. When a shoe is responsive the energy of the landing phase is returned to you during take-off.Meaghan: Right out of the box, I knew I was going to like this shoe. If the highlighted bar is on the far right, the shoe is very responsive. If the highlighted bar is on the far left, the shoe is less responsive. This often is also referred to as the degree of reactivity. The level of responsiveness indicates how energetic a running shoe feels. When wearing shoes with a lot of cushioning you will experience a softer running feel, but less ground contact and less responsiveness. If the highlighted bar is on the far right, the shoe provides a lot of cushioning. When wearing running shoes that provide little cushioning, you experience a lot of ground contact and responsiveness. If the highlighted bar is on the far left, the shoe provides little cushioning. The level of cushioning indicates the extent to which a shoe absorbs shocks that occur during landing phase. If the highlighted bar is on the far right, the shoe gives a lot of support thereby making the shoe very suitable for heavier runners. If the highlighted bar is on the far left, the shoe provides little support, making the shoe more suitable for lighter runners. The amount of support needed is closely connected to ones weight. The level of support indicates to what extent the shoe supports your foot arch. Neutral runners don’t need a correction, overpronating runners often do need a certain degree of correction. If the highlighted bar is on the far left, the model does not correct. If the highlighted bar is on the far right, the model gives a high degree of correction. The degree of pronation indicates the extent to which a model provides support for overpronating runners. Do you already know which characteristics your new running shoes should have? Use Our Expert’s Opinion to check if the model you’re looking at meets your demands. In the Our Expert’s Opinion column our running experts rate shoe models on a number of decisive elements. This column helps you get a better insight into the different characteristics of specific running shoe models and helps you find your perfect pair. Then how to know what is the difference between various models? To help you out, 21RUN presents the Our Expert’s Opinion column. We offer a wide variety of running shoes. ![]()
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