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Article par Jérémy Marie Hylo Impact ( €170) Introduction Hylo Athletics est une jeune marque anglaise (créée en 2020) qui s’est donné pour mission de proposer une gamme où l’aspect écologique, depuis la conception jusqu’au recyclage des modèles, pesait autant que l’aspect performance. Le modèle qui nous intéresse aujourd’hui, l’Impact, parachève leurs travaux et ne lésine pas plus sur les marqueurs de performance (poids, mousse super-critique, semelle externe) que sur l’utilisation de matériaux verts. Ainsi, 40% de la chaussure (en poids) est composée de matériaux dits “bio”: utilisation de ricin dans la tige, de dérivé de maïs (tige), de caoutchouc naturel (semelle externe)... La marque possède ainsi quelques technologies propres: Hyperbolt, la mousse EVA boostée au Nitrogen, composée de matériaux bio) Pureglide: la géométrie de la semelle, ainsi que sa flexibilité, fruits “de nombreuses études” qui permettent de faciliter les transitions. CleanTech: Défini l’approche générale de la marque pour se détacher des matériaux synthétiques en cherchant des alternatives naturelles Hyloop: une puce NFC intégrée permet d’identifier les chaussures, et de facilement les renvoyer à la marque pour leur recyclage. Toutesces technos donnent une Impact avec une stack de 33mm/25mm, un poids raisonnable de 285g en 44.5, utilisant une mousse super critique (EVA injectée de nitrogène), destinée à couvrir un large spectre d’allures. Pour: Mousse réactive et moelleuse, joueuse Tige robuste et confortable, qui assure un bon maintien, tout en étant déperlante. La tige est composée à 100% de matériaux recyclés, et la chaussure de 40% (en poids) Flexible malgré l’épaisseur de mousse, transitions fluides. Semelle externe excellente, et composée principalement de caoutchouc naturel. Plutôt stylée Contre: La semelle pourrait manquer un peu de stabilité pour certains. Amorti peut-être limité pour les sorties les plus longues (>2h ou 30km) Statistiques Poids: 285g (EU44.5/US10.5) Stack: 33 mm talon/ 25 mm avant (8mm drop) Largeur 85 mm talon/ 65 mm medio/ 110 mm avant Disponible Index des tests: ICI Premières impressions Afin de pousser jusqu’au bout l’expérience verte, j’ai choisi de recevoir la Impact en version non teinte. Cela économise toujours des colorants, naturels ou non, mais surtout de l’eau, toujours nécessaire pour le processus de teinture. Cette livrée - comme les autres couleurs d’ailleurs - revêt un aspect sportswear, pluie que vraiment running. On pourra penser au modèle de Tracksmith par exemple. L’épaisseur de la semelle pourrait trahir la fonction de la chaussure, mais en regardant un peu le placard à chaussures de mes filles, je me rends compte que non, les semelles épaisses ne sont pas uniquement pour les runnings. La tige est entièrement composée de fibres naturelles, un tissage utilisant des graines de ricin. Celà lui confère un toucher très doux, souple, et un aspect très “tissu”....naturel, et particulièrement confortable une fois aux pieds. L’empeigne, déperlante, pourrait sembler épaisse et chaude mais c’est une fausse impression. La respirabilité est dans la norme, et je n’ai pas noté de surchauffe particulière par rapport à des modèles comparables (La Diadora Frequenza testée récemment ou la Craft Pro Endur, pour rester dans les “super trainers”). Le tissage à l’avant du pied est différent, et encore plus souple, aéré. Pour apporter un peu de structure, un renfort substantiel - qui ne dénoterait presque pas sur une chaussure de trail - est ajouté à l’avant du pied. La tenue du pied est excellente, et le volume général est très…intermédiaire, sans doute pour convenir au plus grand nombre. J’ai le pied un peu large/haut et ne me sens pas à l’étroit dans mon habituel 44.5. La languette est liée à la tige des deux côtés et est d’épaisseur moyenne. Une fois placée, elle ne bouge pas et limite très bien la pression des lacets sur le coup de pied. La puce NFC Hyloop est située dans l’insert au centre de la languette et permet donc de tracer la chaussure en vue de son futur recyclage. Les lacets sont souples, très doux au toucher et ne glissent pas du tout. C’est un très bon point. Les passant sont doublés tout au long du coup de pied, et ce renfort est encore accentué sur les deux œillets les plus hauts, afin d’assurer un maximum de maintien. Du côté du talon, on retrouve une construction classique avec une coque qui se rigidifie un peu à mesure que l’on approche de la base, à moins que ce soit justement la proximité de la base qui donne cette impression là. Généreusement rembourré, le collier de pied s’est avéré très confortable, et je n’ai pas été gêné par sa découpe un peu haute sous la malléole. Au final, les premières impressions renvoyées par la Hylo Impact, que ce soit visuelles ou chaussées, sont excellentes: la construction est de très bonne facture, le pied est très bien maintenu sans artifices particulier, le chaussant est confortable et le look plutôt agréablement discret. Semelle intermédiaire La mousse Hyperbolt est une mousse de type EVA “bio” (avec un peu de canne à sucre dedans !) injectée de nitrogène. Une mousse “super critique” en somme, comme dans certaines supershoes, sans plaque. C’est un type de modèle que l’on retrouve de plus en plus, une catégorie que l’on pourrait appeler “Super trainers”: l’idée étant de pouvoir bénéficier de l’économie musculaire apportée par ces mousses (NItro chez PUMA, DNA Loft chez Brooks…) sur les sorties quotidiennes, sans payer le cout d’une plaque carbone, ni limiter le travail du pied qui se retrouve ici plus libre de par une flexibilité moins inhibée par la présence d’une plaque. La mousse est ici plutôt moelleuse, avec un bel effet de rebond et de retour une fois compressée. Je la trouve assez proche dans son feeling à la mousse NItro de Puma, par exemple: une mousse à la fois confortable, moelleuse, mais qui ne “mange” pas l’énergie que l’on met dans la foulée, avec un rebond appréciable. La Hylo Impact est une chaussure neutre, sans réel élément de support autre qu’une plateforme assez large, pour la stabilité. On remarque un léger élargissement de la base externe au niveau de l’avant pied et à l’intérieur au talon, où la semelle remonte un peu à l’instar d’un baquet, ce qui permet encore de stabiliser la foulée. Le généreux déport derrière le talon intéressera les coureur attaquant par le talon, et doit apporter un peu de facilité sur la transition vers le médio-pied. Visuellement c’est assez étrange, et étant plutôt un coureur médio-pied, j’ai plus de mal à sentir son apport. Un élément assez intéressant est la flexibilité de cette semelle. SI l’on compare avec une Brooks Ghost Max, ou une Nike Invincible Run 2, la Hylo est bien plus flexible, souple. En un sens, elle me fait un peu penser à une Puma Liberate qui aurait pris de l’embonpoint, dans le bon sens du terme: elle aurait gagné en amorti, en stabilité et tenue du pied…un peu la version adulte d’un jeune ado turbulent. Semelle externe La semelle externe est composée à 60% de caoutchouc naturel, et cela se ressent pas mal au toucher: on retrouve cette sensation très organique de matériau souple, un peu collant, presque moelleux. J’aime bien la disposition en bandelettes, censée mimer un pneu de voiture de course. Cela me fait plus penser aux semelles Altra qui singent les métatarses, mais soit. L'avantage de cette disposition est que cela crée naturellement des canaux d’évacuation de l’eau entre ces bandes slicks, et permet de maximiser la flexibilité, et de conserver le caractère souple de la semelle intermédiaire. L’accroche est excellente sur route sèche ou mouillée, et la durabilité me semble correcte: aucune trace d’usure après 70kms parcourus. Experience de course L’Impact est une chaussure particulièrement agréable, très simple, efficace, avec du rebond, pas trop moelleuse, pas trop pêchue, et assez joueuse grâce à sa flexibilité naturelle et le retour d'énergie de la mousse. Malgré une mousse assez souple, la plateforme large et l’évasement à l’avant du pied permettent de ne pas compromettre la stabilité et la chaussure s'accommode aussi bien de footing courts que de séances tempo ou de sorties de 2h. Il faudra dans ce dernier cas “avoir du pied” pour supporter la flexibilité de la semelle, mais c'est aussi ce qui fait le charme du modèle. La transition entre le médio et l’avant pied est très fluide, naturelle. La chaussure est facile à courir, ne demande pas de s’adapter. Je la trouve plus agréable que la Nike Invincible Run 2, plus pataude malgré l’imposante couche de ZoomX. Le confort de la tige reste présent au fil des sorties, et le traitement déperlant de la tige est plutôt efficace - testé et approuvé sous un véritable déluge lors de ma 2nde sortie avec la chaussure ! Je craignais que l’empeigne et son aspect “tissu” ne se gorge d’eau, mais ce ne fut pas le cas. Le poids contenu clos un tableau plutôt flatteur pour une si jeune marque, qui s’appuie sur des arguments que l’on ne retrouve que (trop?) peu ailleurs pour sortir du lot. Si vous avez ce budget à allouer pour une paire de chaussure pouvant couvrir la majorité des besoins, recherchez un modèle confortable, flexible et surtout avec une véritable fibre écologique, la Hylo sera un choix pertinent. Le prix demandé est par ailleurs très raisonnable dans la catégorie des trainers avec une mousse super critique. Note: 9.2 / 10 Score de fun: 😊😊😊😊😊 Comparisons Lien des tests RTR : ICI Diadora Frequenza (test RTR) Le modèle le plus proche qui me vient à l’esprit. On retrouve un peu le même esprit: une construction sans fioritures, de qualité, une mousse moderne, moelleuse (encore plus sur l’italienne), flexible, et un modèle ultra polyvalent. La Diadora propose un rebond encore plus marqué, avec une sensation presque grisante pour une chaussure sans plaque. Sa mousse est très souple, probablement trop moelleuse pour certains, et le style un peu moins discret. Elle sera plus efficace sur les allures plus élevées, mais je trouve la Hylo plus homogène et polyvalente, en plus d’être moins chère. Et je ne mets pas dans la balance l’aspect écologique. Hylo Impact disponible chez Hylo Athletics ICI Merci à Hylo pour avoir fourni ce sample de test sans contrepartie.
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BAck Story: The Solia Federation was formed in last Flux Galaxy League, a break away group intent on finding the Jacuus Station which disappeared with 3500 human earthlings. The Jacuus Station was home for many humans and it was the last of its kind since humans had left the Milky Way in 2305. I'm Cameron Reed-Moos, and in our quest to find our brothers & sisters, we had installed the best Ship builders to aid our mission, we partnered with the KresKon, a cyborg nation that has lived in peace on Hylo, this planet was given to them by the Flux during the Dazla period. The Flux now rule over 3 galaxies and are not so pro human, I suppose our history is some what patchy when you mention conflict. anyway, back to the story… we needed help and we knew we could count on the KresKon's to fulfil our request. We signed a deal that would ensure that any findings outside the FLux's control we could split. So part of our mission is to pay back the KresKon with some sort of resources besides Magnamuim.A number of humans also live here and will crew with me once near departure. The KresKon's really delivered a wonderful project after a 11 year wait, must be the half human DNA ringing in? Who knows, all I know is The Solia Federation has its first real Ship called the "Ataraxia 11". It has everything we need to stay safe, be comfortable and able to take stock of our fleets and our docking station pods are the best out there. I remember the first time I laid eyes on her, we had never imagined its shear size. Our 3 months training went so fast and soon we would make our maiden voyage into the unknown, starting with the Crest of Ysis.This Super Hole requires a 3 week flight in a storm of Star Stones, its like hail I'm told but in space. I remember my great grand father telling me stories of his limited time on earth, and they had hail there all the time. I don't think we could ever return to that galaxy. We have many unknown factors which this Ship will experience anyway, The FLux has banned any parties going anywhere near it. I just want to find my own, my own people. The Solia Federation is the last hope for our kind, and the Ataraxia 11 will be our only chance of ever finding the Jaccus Station. We cannot return back to Hylo empty handed either. If anybody is reading this? I do hope you put the Ataraxia 11 on your radar-flash, its our symbol of hope. We will remain calm and believe. Long Live the people of Solia. Yours Universally.Cameron Reed-Moos Inspiration for the name was partly cause it contained an 'X' and also it has a good meaning, plus it doubled as my midnight runner song by Team Sleep - Ataraxia. So thats the name done and dusted ,next was to get a sweet logo that would tie in my backstory (gotta tick all the boxes, right?). The brief to myself was to try capture those amazing concept art renders we see now and then. So I decided to this project up a few notches by actually texturing the different surfaces and angles, make it edgy, digital, zero gravity madness, all the sci-fi stuff we all love. filled with intrigue and fascination at every glance If anybody seen my stream you'd remember my carbon project for the Batmobile of the future, well I did it again, no full wrap but it did take 4 days of sticking and around 438 stickers applied to achieve the final result. 3 different colour grades and plenty of angles of which I have around 1200!Enjoy, and big up's to you all for this insane month we all know as SHIPTEMBER! More to follow: info, specs. pictures, vid etc.
Article by Renee Krusmark and Jeremy Marie Diadiora Frequenza ($180) Introduction The Frequenza from Diadora is a light and flexible daily training to uptempo trainer with a supercritical EVA foam midsole. At 8.15 oz / 231 g (US9) with a reasonable stack height of 30 mm heel / 22 mm forefoot in a time where max cushion is all the rage, it promises fast fun! Pros: Light weight: Renee, Jeremy Great midsole for both easy and uptempo runs: Renee, Jeremy Flexible despite the stack height. Jeremy Cons: Price: Renee Overbuilt heel: Renee Lace color bleeds, beware your socks: Jeremy Heel may lack a bit of stability for some due to soft foam: Jeremy Most comparable shoes Hylo Impact Nike Invincible Run 1 and 2 and not 3 New Balance Rebel v4 ASICS Novablast 4 Puma Liberate Nitro Stats Approx. Weight: men's 8.15 oz / 231 g (US9) / women's 7.20 oz / 204g (US8) Samples: men’s 7.94 oz / 225g US8.5 , oz / g US , 8.99 oz / 255g (US10.5) women’s 7.20 oz / 204g US8 Stack Height: men’s 30 mm heel / 22 mm forefoot ( 8mm drop spec) Platform Width: 80 mm heel / 70 mm midfoot / 105 mm forefoot $180 Available now. First Impressions, Fit and Upper Renee: I had zero expectations for the Frequenza. My only other Diadora shoe is the Equipe Sestriere XT, which although pretty, is heavy and clunky. I was overwhelmingly happy with the Frequenza and if it had a Nike swoosh on the side, I think people would be flocking to wear it. I had no issues getting more than 50 miles in the shoes for review, running between 6 and 10 milers. Every run was enjoyable. The shoe is lightweight at only 7.20oz in a women’s size 8. The upper is light and breathable, with a good amount of padding across the heel that is on par with other daily trainers used for the occasional tempo run. I thought the heel was a bit overbuilt for my preference, but that’s coupled with an 8mm that feels more than 10mm to me. The tongue is not gusseted. Perhaps this was a quality control issue, but in my pair the tongue material is rather thick where it’s sewn into the upper, which caused some irritation. That’s my only negative about the shoe. For sizing, true-to-size. If between half sizes, I suggest the half size up to account for the somewhat angled toebox (plenty of room in the toebox for me). Jeremy: Diadora still resonates as a lifestyle brand for me, despite their recent incursion into the running shoe territory. While reading the specs sheet of the Frequenza my interest skyrocketed: Supercritical EVA foam, lightweight, generous stack, and a style that I found quite to my taste. The shoe is comfy, and that’s an understatement. Generous padding around the heel, a nice shape that holds my feet very well with adequate room for the toes, and a good midfoot lockdown even increased my “on paper” expectations for this model. The fit is TTS, and I suggest sticking to Diadora’s size guide. At first contact the foam feels very soft and bouncy. It reminded me a lot of Puma’s Nitro foam which I enjoyed a lot in their super lightweight Liberate model… and the Frequenza has the same kind of vibe for me, albeit in a way more built-up and cushioned package, which will please a greater variety of runners. At 255g for my US10.5 (which translates in EU44) it’s clearly on the lighter side for an everyday/tempo trainer, and it’s quite a feat considering that the upper does not skimp on materials to ensure comfort and foot hold. The heel is reminiscent of recent Hoka offerings, with a taper shape and a high “ending” going up the Achilles. It’s reinforced by a rigid insert that goes further on the sides to add some welcome support and works perfectly well, at least for me. The thin tongue is not gusseted but stays in place, I think thanks to the suede-like material that makes it contour. I can sense the same thickness of the sewing between the tongue and the upper, at the base of the laces, but it did not bother me as it did Renee. So clearly not a QC issue, but maybe not the best manufacturing choice. Speaking of QC, and despite not being made in Italy, the Frequenza is of very good quality: suede-like overlays are well-sewn and glued to the thin and breathable upper, there are no glue spots nor hard spots. Given its price, that is expected. The upper is nicely breathable, and looks durable. Its diamond-pattern between very thin mesh and thicker one gives a very airy look to the shoe, which proves to be true. My only gripe is that the blue suede-like parts had ran on my socks during my first rainy run. Midsole & Platform Renee: The midsole is great. I rank the midsole right next to other popular trainers, including the New Balance Rebel v4, and even ZoomX from the Pegasus Turbo 2 or my beloved Skechers Hyberburst in the Razor 3. The shoe itself is light, and the midsole is very responsive. While I didn’t run more than 10 miles in these, there’s plenty of cushion for longer runs. I’d call it a daily trainer capable of tempo paces with no issues. The drop feels more like 10mm to me than 8mm, probably because the heel has a high collar. That said, unlike some high drop shoes (Nike Pegasus, I’m looking at you), the Frequenza is very flexible at the midfoot, making the ride nimble and light. I prefer a lower drop shoe for short intervals, but the shoe worked fine there too. For runners who like non-plated shoes for training, this is a great shoe. Jeremy: The midsole feels squishy and bouncy, like an even bouncier version of Nitro Foam from PUMA. Due to an Achilles injury I’ve been unable to push it to my tempo paces, but recovery runs and endurance ones, around 7 min/mile for 10 mile runs felt really great - the longest distance I’ve ran in them so far. Despite the generous cushioning and stack, the midsole stays very flexible, something that puts the Frequenza apart from let say the Nike Invincible Run 2. This allows the foot to move almost freely and still “work” despite the amount of foam underfoot. The substantial longitudinal cutout in the midsole clearly helps the flexion and transition all along the shoe’s platform. The 8mm drop feels like…an 8mm drop I’d say. With a midfoot strike and the midsole flex, I must admit that I felt running quite “naturally” in the Frequenza, not being forced to a certain footstrike or cadence in order to benefit from the shoe’s platform. My only criticism would be that the softness of the foam may impair heel stability a bit for heavy heel strikers. The noticeable bevel will help transitioning quickly to the midfoot and might minimize this anyway. Outsole Renee: The outsole has a decent amount of “soft rubber” coverage with the rest being exposed midsole. I ran on gravel, dirt, and through some light trails. I have no wear on the outsole. Jeremy: The outsole looks rather minimal, with many cutouts and an almost rubber free mid-part, but there’s rubber where it needs to be. Like Renee I’ve gone a bit off road with the Frequenza and wasn’t worried at all be it for traction, or wear. My first run was under a pouring rain on asphalt and I had no slipping issue at all. That’s the sign of a good outsole rubber which delivers the goods. Ride, Conclusions and Recommendations Road Scoring Rubric Renee: The Frequenza was a great surprise. At $180, it’s a bit pricey for a trainer as compared to other comparable shoes, but it does have many positives. The shoe is light with a midsole capable of short to 20 milers (or more). The midsole is very responsive, not too firm and not mushy. For those who like lightweight shoes with a non-plated fast ride, the Frequenza ranks up with the best options, especially for runners who prefer an 8-10 mm drop, although I personally like a lower drop shoe on a consistent basis. At times, the Frequenza’s drop combined with the high heel collar made the ride less friendly. That said, check out the comparisons below to other high drop trainers because the Frequenza beats out most of them for me in terms of a fast ride. The Frequenza does not have a super wide platform, which I enjoy for a nimble landing. I ran with the shoe on rutted dirt roads, and because it’s so light and controllable, it was stable. Renee’s Score: 9.4/10 (-.20 price, .20 tongue issue, .-20 overbuilt heel) 😊😊😊😊😊 Jeremy: The Frequenza is a great surprise for me too. It’s on the pricer end of the trainer category but falls in the same ballpark as Saucony Triumph, Nike Invincible and so on. Considering the quality craftsmanship, the cushioning to weight ratio, and the liveliness of the midsole, I think runners looking for a nice and durable do-it-all premium trainer capable of tempo runs should not rule it out. I’ve really enjoyed the midsole and how it’s adequate for a variety of paces, from easy recovery runs to tempo ones. It never felt awkward and I found that maintaining a nice upper endurance pace, or low M-Pace was a clear sweet-spot for the Frequenza. The trend of lightweight trainers packed with super foams and no plate brings some really nice shoes lately, and this is all for the best. Jeremy’s Score: 9.4/10 (-.30 price, .10 tongue issue, .-20 unstable heel) 😊😊😊😊😊 5 Comparisons Index to all RTR reviews: HERE New Balance Rebel v4 (RTR Review) Renee: I complained some in my review about the Rebel getting a wider base and less ground feel, but it’s still one of my favorite trainers. The Rebel is a light shoe (super light) with a lower drop. The Frequenza is not heavy, just heavier than the Rebel. For those who like the midsole feel of the Rebel, but need a higher drop and a narrower base, the Frequenza is an option. I still prefer the Rebel, and it’s less at $140. Sizing is comparable. ASICS Novablast 4 (RTR Review) Renee: The Novablast feels like the same drop (both are an 8mm drop that feels like 10mm to me). The Novablast is a softer, more comforting shoe in large part as it has a much higher 40.5mm/32.5mm stack height so a full 10mm more cushion at the heel. The bounce is fun. For runners who like the ride of the Novablast, but want a lighter shoe for speed work, the Frequenza is a good option. For comfort and bounce, the Novablast is better and costs less). For a dynamic midsole ride, the Frequenza. Sizing is comparable. I find the Novablast to feel clunky for really slow runs or walking. I don’t have that issue with the Frequenza, and I think it’s because of the lighter weight. Nike Pegasus (RTR Review) Renee: I enjoy the Pegasus Turbo 2 (not so much the Next Nature), but the regular versions of the Pegasus have always felt clunky and heavy. The midsole/ride feels inflexible under my midfoot. For runners who like a high drop and enjoy a flexible responsive ride, the Frequenza is the better option in my opinion. Sizing is comparable. Hylo Impact (RTR Review) Jeremy: The Hylo Impact is a bit less money, and of course with its great environmental claims (proven!) it might attract you for other reasons than pure running performance. Hylo’s castor bean based upper offers more hold but is a bit less comfy and clearly warmer. The midsole has the same vibe, leaning on the firmer side on the Hylo and softer/bouncier on the Frequenza. It’s a hard call between the two. Nike Invincible Flyknit Run 2 (RTR Review) Jeremy: The IR2 is less flexible as it has a higher stack, and has a different kind of bounce, more dense I’d say. It’s even more protective than the Diadora, but at the end of the day, I clearly prefer the feel of the Italian shoe. More bounce, more lively, way better foot hold. The Diadora Frequenza is available now including at our partners FLEET FEET Men's & Women's SHOP HERE Tester Profiles Renee is a former U.S. Marine journalist, which is when her enjoyment of running and writing started. She isn’t that awesome of a runner, but she tries really hard. Most of her weekly 50-60 miles take place on rural country roads in Nebraska, meaning mud, gravel, dirt, hills, and the occasional field. She has PR’s of 1:30:59 for the half marathon and 3:26:45 for the marathon. Jeremy MARIE, French, 44y/o. Running since 2013 and quickly transitioned to trails, focused on ultras since 2015 : TDS, Maxi-Race, “100 miles du Sud”, 90 kms du Mt Blanc, GRP 120 kms, Some shorter more mellow races (Saintelyon 45 kms, Ecotrail Paris 45 kms…) with always in the mix road and flat running, but not many road races. 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Article by Sam Winebaum Diadora Cellula ($170) Introduction Sam: The Cellula is the easier paces daily training model in the 2024 Diadora line up. It joins the flexible, lower stack bouncy supercritical foam Frequenza uptempo “fun” shoe (RTR Review) and the full on long race Gara Carbon (RTR Review). All three are distinct in ride characteristics and purpose making for what I think is a superb rotation. Left to Right: Diadora Cellula, Diadora Frequenza, Diadora Gara Carbon The Cellula is the big cushion trainer with a moderately high 33 mm heel and 28mm forefoot on a broad 90 mm heel / 75 mm midfoot / 110 mm forefoot platform so it doesn't reach the stratospheric heights and often stiffness and lumbering rides of shoes such as ASICS GEL-Nimbus, Saucony Kinvara Pro, New Balance SC Trainer, or max extreme Adizero Prime X Strung. This is a good thing as far as I am concerned as the weight remains below 10 oz for a US9 and the ride is stable, smooth and quite flexible (more stack height leads to more stiffness and requirement for rockers) with the excellent Anima cushioning, highly protective and very decently reactive. Pros: Easy on the legs and lively: dense very vibration absorbing yet also forgiving and quick rebounding Anima foam: Sam Very versatile: from daily training to recovery runs with decent stability: Sam Plenty of “neutral shoe” stability from broad platform and foam with zero gimmicks : Sam Fun Italian styling, superb quality: Sam True to size fit for all but very broad forefoot: Sam Cons: Priced at the upper end of its class but you get what you pay for here: Sam Traction on anything other than “clean” wet or dry pavement is below average: Sam Most comparable shoes (see comparisons at the end of the article) Saucony Ride 17 ASICS GEL-Nimbus Hylo Impact New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 Brooks Glycerin Stats Weight: men's 9.8 oz / 277g (US9) / women's oz / g (US8) Samples: men’s 9.56 oz / 271g US8.5 Stack Height: men’s 33 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot ( 5mm drop spec) Platform Width: 90 mm heel / 75 mm midfoot / 110 mm forefoot $170. Available now First Impressions, Fit and Upper Diadora styling is always classy and colorful and the Cellula for sure is no exception! The upper is what I would call a sandwich mesh with an outer non stretch layer and an inner well perforated liner with large holes for ventilation. The overlays and toe bumper are a pliable suede like material as seen on other Diadora. Given they are a light cream like color, and they have some texture, they do tend to pick up some dirt. The rear of the shoe: heel counter, achilles area and ankle collars are notable. The heel counter is very rigid with the inner lining padded and extensive running all the way to the last lace area. The textured grid pattern of the entire rear lining of the shoe holds the foot very well with no heel slip and plenty of moderate but not overdone padding. We have an orange overlay running from the lace up backwards to draw the foot back and into the heel counter, a key design feature when the rest of an upper is quite unstructured as here. The whole rear system works very well insuring plenty of hold rear landing stability yet at the same time and surprisingly not feeling overly rigid The tongue follows the suede overlays motif and is unpadded and has no gusset, with none needed as I am held secure and comfortably. I note an extended medial front of mid foot overlay which is a smart move given no gusset providing a touch of support as the foot moves to toe off. The toe box is quite wide and pliable with good vertical volume. My narrower to medium fit just right and are well held at my US8.5 at my true to size. Midsole & Platform The Anima single density midsole is Diadora’s Anima foam, an EVA blend first seen in the entirely made in Italy V7000 (RTR Review).The Cellula is lower stack than the V7000 but higher stack and lower drop than the new Frequenza (RTR Review) which features a supercritical Anima N2 midsole. It is plentifully cushioned with a 33 mm heel and 28mm forefoot on a broad 90 mm heel / 75 mm midfoot / 110 mm forefoot. I am liking the latest trend of moderating stack heights and going with broad platforms. Here the Anima foam in combination with the platform delivers great vibration absorption, quick if on the dense side rebound and plenty of reasonable softness. I would describe the flexible platform and its foam as stable, fun, consistent. easy enough to turn over due to its long decent flex and reliable for any pace run. At sub 10 oz, the weight is reasonable. So we have a near “max” training platform which in combination with the upper delivers a dynamic quite plush riding shoe that does not go to crazy unstable heights (Prime X), awkward stiff geometries (Nimbus 26) , or over soft and sloppy riding if “exciting” foams (Fresh Foam 1080, Invincible Run 1 and 2). Outsole The outsole is fairly conventional for a shoe in this category. Grip on dry and wet pavement and hard pack gravel/stone dust has been good. Grip on gritty sand over pavement is below average due to the lack of profiling of the outsole. More profile could make the shoe a really fine light trails option due to its stability. Ride, Conclusions and Recommendations Sam: The ride is soft and forgiving with noted rebound that is quick and doesn’t lag due to its flexibility or have the shoe feeling mushy or on the way to bottoming out or feeling back weighted even at slower casual paces, for me around 10-11 minute miles Given the 28mm front height and 5mm drop, the long relatively easy flex makes the Cellula very easy to run at slower paces, often not the case with higher front stack shoes and low drops. The sweet spot for the shoe is daily training paces and recovery type runs. While not a support type shoe its wide platform and very solid rear hold make it decently stable. I have frequently reached for them the last month even when other pressing and more aggressive riding review shoes were calling for its agreeable, pleasant and quite dynamic ride. There are really loose ends here. The upper is secure and comfortable and doesn’t resort to excessive stretch, the ride and cushioning all purpose and fun, the styling and quality top notch. I do think a touch firmer, more extensive and more profiled (for traction) front rubber might increase the response at faster paces off the front of what is a big stack plateless shoe. If you are seeking a neutral high stack daily trainer with lively manners for all but your faster days, the Cellula is in my view a top 2024 choice as are its stable mates the uptempo Frequenza and long race carbon plated Gara Carbon. All get big smiles from me. Sam’s Score: 9.4 /10 Deductions: -0.2 for more front response/snap , -0.2 for improved outsole traction, -0.2 for pricing) 😊😊😊😊 5 Comparisons Index to all RTR reviews: HERE Roadtrailrun Diadora Cellula Weight: men's 9.8 oz / 277g (US9) / women's oz / g (US8) Stack Height: men’s 33 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot ( 5mm drop spec) Platform Width: 90 mm heel / 75 mm midfoot / 110 mm forefoot $170. Available now Saucony Ride 17 (RTR Review) Very similar shoes weighing almost the same with Ride as an 8mm drop having 2mm more heel and 1mm more forefoot height. The Ride 17 moved to expanded TPU beads foam and as such has a slightly softer bouncier ride than the Cellula but one that is not as decisive and quick in rebound compared to the Diadora. Its upper is similar in volume and true to size for me but not as polished and secure. I prefer the Diadora here as a well cushioned all around daily trainer. ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25/26 (RTR Review) More massively stack at over 40mm at the heel and forefoot the Nimbus clearly is more cushioned with its foam feel similar. It sits on a considerably broader platform which at the heel is a big 14mm wider and this is felt as is its weight which is 0.8 oz more than the Cellula. The heel feels blocky and cumbersome, if more stable than the Diadora there and especially at slower paces and the 33.5 mm of stack upfront makes it less flexible. It’s just too much of everything for me and more lumbering. A closer comparison might on the surface be the new Cumulus 26 (RTR Review) but I found it quite stiff and firm (due to its midsole as outsole) and more of an uptempo daily trainer option than the more mellow Cellula. Hylo Impact (RTR Review) An interesting comparison. The extensively bio based Impact has a soft and very energetic supercritical foam midsole. Somewhat lower stack and slightly lighter, the very flexible Impact is super fun to run. It's castor beans based upper is not quite as secure and is more comfort oriented but gets the job done. The Diadora is a steadier option, especially for a heavier runner, but the Impact is more fun. And at $5 less you get a shoe that is 40% bio based with zero performance penalty. New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v13 (RTR Review) The latest 1080 is all about “comfort” with a soft midsole and a soft stretch and not very secure upper. The Diadora outperforms it as a running shoe top to bottom while being nearly as soft and with a considerably more secure upper. Combining a soft midsole with a stretchy not very structured or secure upper just doesn’t work for me. Clear preference for the Diadora here in the category of forgiving highly cushioned daily trainers Brooks Glycerin 21 (RTR Review) While the underfoot supercritical DNA Loft v3 foam is forgiving and energetic and even more so than the Cellula denser EVA blend, the “regular” upper (a knit lighter more performance oriented Stealthfit upper is also available which I did not test) just doesn’t keep up with the platform. As with the 1080 all out “step in '' comfort does not necessarily translate to run performance. The Glycerin in regular upper weighs over 1 oz more than the Diadora with a slightly higher heel and lower forefoot as it is a 10mm drop shoe compared to the Diadora at 5mm. 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