If you are considering what shoes to buy for every day, free time sports activities, then you are reading at the right place. Watch out! Because Adidas Lite Racer reborn is an exactly typical model for easy-going, leisure sports activities. And finally, how does it fit for running?
Well, after testing it for short runs, it can be said that on small distances, it performed very well. First of all, you will definitely notice its soft Cloudfoam cushioning that feels very comfortable. Also, the construction of the upper is very tender, close-fitting to arches from the top, snuggy around the ankles. And overall, very thin. That will secure you great breathability in warmer weather and above everything, perfect fixing on your foot at the same time. I would compare it easily to Nike Tanjun. And not just for the similar price tag but especially for their identically looking upper. Both have the upper very thin, well breathable and after all, the same kind of applies to the soles. Very soft and unfortunately… in both cases of lower quality.
The lower quality, especially, you will start seeing very soon after wearing it. I ran in Adidas Lite Racer RBN just around 20 miles and it already started to be apparent on the soles that they don’t withstand that much. Treading is not the deepest but it has almost disappeared after those 20 miles. Sadly, it is really bad. The durability should be higher. Even when it is marked with a low priced tag…. These shoes are absolutely incomparable with Adidas Ultraboost. Those are the real running shoes in my eyes. 🙂
On the other hand, what you may appreciate and where I see the real added value, is the fact that Adidas Lite Racer RBN suits everything. You can put them on with any kind of clothing, a bit more elegant, the same as sports pants and still, you will look cool. The color scheme that has been used for this model is very neat, decent and doesn’t shine in excessive colors. Rather, it’s discrete. What is also worth mentioning is the overall sizing. The shoes run slightly bigger than one may expect. I felt with my normal size 9, that I would easily fit into 8. Just for the fact, that the upper is so well fitting around your feet, it saves the situation and the feet still remain inside well stabilized as I already mentioned before.
So, speaking honestly, Adidas Lite Racer RBN are comfortable shoes. Without any doubts. For walks, yes, for small morning running warm up, maybe, but for anything longer than that, definitely NO. This shoe would be the last that I would want for proper running. To show off in society with something fancy from Adidas, yeah!! Why not. And actually, that is also the reason, I would still recommend these shoes after writing this article. Give it a try and you will see.
Adidas Lite Racer rbn
Pros
- Greatly comfortable
- Light weight
- Great for walks
Cons
- Extremely low quality outsole
- Poor quality treading
- Too soft cushioning