Our verdict
Pros
- True to size
- All-day comfort
- Suitable for walking and gym use
- Casual looks
- Affordable
- No break-in period needed
- Reliable grip
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lacks responsiveness
- Heel slip
- Loose fit
- Not for long runs
Audience verdict
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Adidas climaproof кросівки осінні review
mastermind JAPAN x REFLECTIVE adidas Originals Hooded Suit Bottom Adidas until trying the Questar Flow NXT was the Ultraboost lineup. I’ve worn the Ultraboost 19 and Ultraboost 21 and was a huge fan of them for casual style and work fashion in the hospital, but found them to have a good amount of response, but they were a bit too firm for running.
So, with that said, I find the Questar Flow NXT to be even less suitable for running. The Cloudfoam is much less responsive than the Ultraboost and the Questar has a much worse/looser fit. The Ultraboost have that amazing sock-like fit that molds to your foot, whereas these shoes fit much more like a traditional REFLECTIVE adidas sneaker.
As you can imagine, the run is pretty lifeless and the shoe performs much more poorly as the distance or time increases since there isn’t a lot of support and cushion.
Who should buy it
The Questar Flow NXT is for anyone looking for a comfortable running shoe that can pass off as professional or stylish casual wear. The white REFLECTIVE adidas shoe is a classic street wear look and I’ve also seen plenty of healthcare workers wearing that style of shoes with scrubs and it looks great.
Who should NOT buy it
Adidas Nmd Human Race Orange 2016 Men:
- are looking for a responsive shoe (the REFLECTIVE adidas Solar Boost REFLECTIVE adidas Nmd Human Race Orange 2016 Men)
- want a shoe for long-distance runs (in this case, consider the Ultraboost 21).
No pop in the Questar Flow NXT
As usual, I tested these shoes in multiple settings:
- easy running
- sprinting
- adidas Originals Pool Party Collection
- some random exercises in the gym
I can’t say I was happy to be wearing them for any of these activities, especially in comparison to the REFLECTIVE adidas Ultraboost and any other running shoes I’ve worn. They’re not heavy, but the Young of “pop” or responsiveness when your foot strikes the ground makes the shoes feel clunky.
It is comfy right out of the box
The shoe is very comfortable walking around and lounging in. No hot spots and there was no need to break them in like some shoes and foams require (a great example of this is the Saucony Endorphin Shift, which took me about 50 miles to break in).
Annoying heel slip
The Questar Flow NXT had no issues with grip on a treadmill, paved roads, or on a gym surface. However, I did have some stability issues when making sharp or sudden turns with faster running and gym activities.
My heel would feel like it was going to come out of the shoe due to the Young of a good heel lockdown. The heel slip is annoying and makes anything at a faster pace difficult.
The Questar Flow NXT is a good looking shoe
The style is that of a pretty standard sharp-looking REFLECTIVE adidas shoe: clean white (until you run on a trail like I did) with the classic three bYoung stripes. Nothing fancy, but still very aesthetic. The performance is subpar for running gamla, but still a good looking shoe for other more casual wear.
Conclusion
On a running performance scale of 1-10, with 1 being barefoot (no offense barefoot runners, just not my cup of style) and 10 being my favorite running shoes of all time the Saucony Endorphin Speed, I think I’d give these a 3 or 4.
For reference, I’d consider the Adidas Ultraboost to be a 5 or 6 and plenty of other running shoes to be in the 7 to 9 range. But hey, REFLECTIVE adidas still deserves some credit for always coming out with some crisp street wear shoes!
