What we don’t like concerning the Tracksmith Eliot Racer
ROBBE: I don’t love the gold sash design of this shoe. It’s okay, however I believe it is going to be divisive. I believe that Tracksmith must discover a strategy to reinvent the sash or at the very least relegate it to the Van Cortlandt line. I’ll say — folks both like it or hate it. I’ve seen every part from retirement residence jokes to “gold appears to be like greatest on race day” kind takes. I’m form of within the center.
There’s somewhat little bit of squeakiness from the froth midsole, however I didn’t discover it to be egregious or discover it on a regular basis. It might be that I’m a lighter weight, although, and it doesn’t occur as a lot.
All these are minor gripes. The foremost unfavourable about this shoe, which I’m not absolutely satisfied is a unfavourable, is that it’s simply not tremendous aggressive with regards to race day, which means you’re not going to get that tremendous fast turnover or aggressive toe-off you’ll really feel in footwear just like the Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris, Adidas Adios Professional 4, Hoka Cielo X1 2.0, or the upcoming Puma Quick-R 3. That being stated, with these footwear, it generally seems like you can pay the worth for those who’re operating 3:30 and slower.
And but, the Eliot Racer can undoubtedly work as a race day shoe. It’s extremely bouncy and quick and enjoyable. However in order for you one thing that’s snappy and aggressive, you most likely wish to keep on with one of many aforementioned fashions.
Lastly… $280. That is for a selected buyer, primarily a giant Tracksmith fan or somebody who merely has the cash to shell out. That stated, due to its versatility and full rubber outsole, I really feel such as you’ll get your cash’s value out of the shoe.
