Rebook · running · 2024
Pulse 0th percentile in running 7.3/10 · 3 of 8 sources

Reebok Floatride Energy 5 Review

The budget daily trainer that keeps winning on value: TPU-based Floatride foam that barely changes in the cold, stable and grippy, for $110.

Specifications

Launch price
$110
Heel stack
30.2 mm
Forefoot stack
24.2 mm
Heel-to-toe drop
6 mm
Weight
9 oz
Available in
Mens, Womens

How this score was built

  • runrepeat.com Independent review 7.9
  • runningshoesguru.com Independent review 6.0 → 6.9
  • outdoorgearlab.com Independent review 6.0 → 7.1

Each source is re-centred against its own historical average, then weighted by tier and type. Full methodology.

What people like

  • Affordable at $110
  • Impressively stable
  • Performs well in cold weather (TPU foam, not EVA)
  • Strong dry-road traction and distance versatility

What people don't

  • Poor breathability (2/5)
  • Toebox durability rated 1/5
  • Measured 6 mm drop is lower than brand spec

How it performs

Comfort and fit

Requires a break-in period; the toebox is the least durable part of the shoe.

Durability

Toebox rated 1/5 despite the outsole holding up well.

Value

The line’s enduring argument: at $110 it delivers stability and all-weather consistency that costs far more elsewhere.

Traction

Rated superior on dry roads.

Breathability

Scored 2/5 — the clearest compromise for the price.

Current-generation replacement for the previous model in this line. Specs and lab findings from RunRepeat testing, retrieved 2026-08-01.