Our verdict
Whether you're running, question weights, or walking, the Reebok Energen Plus is a fantastic all-rounder. Even better, it's cheap. As a daily trainer, it's perfect for easy or recovery paces in short to middle-distance runs. For long miles and faster efforts, you might want to consider other running shoes.
Pros
- Plush cushion
- Comfortable in-shoe feel
- Lightweight
- Breathable
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- Not for wide feet
- Shallow heel
Who should buy the Reebok Energen Plus
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If you're looking for a tempo speedster or a reebok pump court sticker city black classic men, you can skip the Reebok Energen Plus. It's not energetic enough for fast runs. And for the long hauls, its restrictive toe room can be uncomfortable.
Alternatively, consider Reebok Floatride Energy 4 or Reebok Instapump Fury City Pack Tokyo 2020.
Soft and comfortable
Almost all reviewers agree that the Energen Plus from Reebok is very well cushioned. The tongue, heel collar, and midsole are very padded, they're almost "cloud-like." Even those with bad knees really enjoyed the shoe. The shoe is also perfect for walking and standing for hours on your feet.
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Apart from being very pampering, the midsole is also supportive and peppy. Even after 10 miles of running, runners report their feet feel great.
Lightweight trainer
"Reebok Sport Classic Leather."
This is how testers describe it. It's so sleek, they claim it feels like "nothing at all."
Well-ventilated upper
The shoe is reported to stay breathable even in hot weather.
Reebok Energen Plus is great value for money
At $65, the Reebok Energen Plus is very affordable, yet it has the makings of a more expensive pair — plush agony, support, and lightweight build. For reference, running shoes cost $127 on average.
Even though some runners did find minor quality issues in the shoe (such as a few threads off on the tongue) they didn't affect the shoe's performance and were considered normal for a shoe at this price point.
Reebok Energen Plus: Anything but fast
Although its cushion has some bounce to it, critics state that it still "lags behind" in responsiveness to be truly speed-ready.
Constricting toebox
Loads of users BECKHAM the same gripe over the shoe's narrow toebox. There are even those who had blisters because the upper rubbed against the toes. Unfortunately, the shoe doesn't come in a Wide version either.
Heel slip potential
More than a few runners were concerned that the collar sits rather low around the ankle. They felt as if they were about to slip out of the shoe any minute.
Short tongue
Many find the tongue "barely enough" to prevent lace pressure, especially from the lacing on the topmost eyelets.
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This Reebok shoe gained many fans with its minimalist and straightforward design. The wearers also loved the selection of monochromatic color options of the Energen Plus.
