Overview
Rapid-fire rebound and a vibration-free, cushioned ride. Sonic 5 Balance is lightweight and balanced for a broad range of runners, featuring Optivibe technology to keep vibrations low and energy return high for smooth, more comfortable transitions. A soft and enveloping mesh upper and pillowy tongue and collar construction hug and support your feet for miles.
Cushion
Minimum (No)
Regular (Yes)
Maximum (No)
Frequency per week
Once or less (No)
2-3 times (Yes)
4 times or more (No)
Running terrain
Road (Yes)
Mixed terrain (No)
Rocky (No)
Muddy & soft (No)
Snow & ice (No)
Shoe width
Slim (No)
Standard (Yes)
Generous (No)
Wide (No)
Type of run
Everyday run (Yes)
Inspired run (No)
Speed run (No)
Type of run
Everyday run (Yes)
Speed run (No)
Inspired run (No)
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Benefits
Reduce Vibrations
Optivibe™ cushioning helps limit vibrations with the aim of decreasing muscle fatigue, while continuing to deliver a responsive ride.
Responsive Ride
Delivers that bouncy, springy feeling each time you push off the ground.
Balanced Transition
The Geometric Decoupling axis is centered to deliver a balanced, effortless forward transition from contact to propulsion.
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Features
Geometric Decoupling™
Geometric Decoupling™ works with the foot to provide guidance for an effortless and efficient heel-to-toe transition.
Optivibe™
A combination of foams, one to dampen, one to propel. This was developed to reduce vibration upon foot strike aimed to decrease muscle fatigue without affecting the overall ride
SensiFit™
SensiFit™ cradles the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, providing a secure, snug, and virtually customized fit all around the foot.
Road Contagrip®
Our Road Contagrip® combines flat, wide lugs for grip on flat, hard surfaces, with a compound that balances durability and adhesion. Ideal for road running.
Engineered Mesh
Engineered mesh is a structure that varies the weave to offer more support and durability or flexibility and breathability, according to the specific needs of the shoe.
Molded EVA sockliner
A molded sockliner that improves comfort by mimicking the foot’s natural shape.
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Details
- Inlay sole
- Textile /Synthetic
- Lining
- TEXTILE 100%POLYESTER
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Upper
- Textile / Synthetic
- Drop
- 8 in mm
- Heel stack height
- 28 mm
- Forefoot stack height
- 20 mm
- Weight
- 236 g
- Lacing system
- Regular laces
