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Adidas Response Control 7
Adidas Response Control 7
Manufacturer: Adidas
Price: $80
Reviewed in: Mar 2008 Shoe Guide
Shoe Type: Motion Control
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Runner's World Shoe Lab Test Results
Cushioning:
Cushioning rating: 4 out of 5
Flexibility:
Flexibility rating: 2 out of 5
Responsiveness:
Responsiveness rating: 2 out of 5
Runner's World Shoe Lab Test Results
This update is roomier than its predecessor. It's built on the same new last as the Adistar (left), but in the Response 7 the entire shoe has been broadened to a men's 2E and women's D. Not only does this supply more room for wide feet, but the larger midsole also provides the Control 7 a broad base of support. Also new are small plastic plates in the midsole under the heel. They give the shoe added stability by slowing the speed of the foot's side-to-side movement at impact. Recommended for runners with wide, flat feet looking for a good bargain.
Wear Tester Reviews
"The shoe had excellent stability." ---Jon Freiburg, 37, East Lansing

"I liked the roomy toebox, but it was hard to tighten the shoe around my arch." --Jessica Kenyon, 25, San Diego

"This shoe was very flexible and had great cushioning yet it had enough stability for me. It was very breathable and one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn." --David Swanson, 39, East Lansing

"I often have problems when wearing shoes with a large arch because it starts to bother my foot after running for a few miles, but this shoe didn't cause that problem at all." --Betsy Socci, 31, East Lansing

"I was impressed with the extra support in the heel and toe areas." --Katrina Taft, 28, East Lansing

"I found the heel to be a bit on the loose side." --David Swanson, 39, East Lansing
Specifications
Gender: Female
Shoe Type: Motion Control
Sizes: 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15
Widths: A,B,D
Midsole Characteristics: Large midsole offers a broad base of support. Small plastic plates have been added underneath.
Weight: 10 oz.
Foot Biomechanics: Neutral

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