However, this year’s model does not have as much grip as in past years. The outsole still offers a blown rubber material with plenty of grip and durability. This really shines when picking up the pace and testing out the responsiveness of the shoe. The midsole uses a grooved midsole with a segmented crash pad to offer flexibility and adapt to your gait. However, it also means they become fatiguing quicker on the long runs. This means the ride is much more responsive and you can dial up the speed easier. However, the feel underfoot this year seems as though they cut back on the amount of cushion as the shoe rode much firmer than the past two models. The rest of the midsole uses the original DNA material, which offers a cushioned and responsive ride through your toe-off. I don’t know that you get the benefit of this foam when it is only layered under the heel of the foot. However, I did not feel that way with this model. This foam is advertised as softer and more responsive than the original DNA material. Instead, this year, they added the new DNA Loft foam under the heel. Gone are the days of a full, thick layer of Brooks’ DNA foam.
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