adidas Men's Megabounce+ 2008 (Navy/Blk/Electricity 8.0 M)

Customer Reviews

Very Comfortable Show

I really enjoy these shoes. The extra cushion under the heal is a real plus for anyone needing it. The additional insole is also handy since I tend to wear them out quickly.

The one thing I am worried about with these shoes, is that they seem weak where the foot creases. I'm afraid this part of the shoe may rip or tear.

Overall this is a very good shoe with a very good look!

Awesome

These are great shoes. This is the second time I bought them and I would definitely get them again. There is a slight plastic support runner going vertically on the outside of the shoe; this can rub uncomfortably on your little toe but over all they are quite comfortable.

Megacushion, but Megaweight

I am a competitive masters runner. As we age, we start losing the fat pads that cushion the balls of our feet, so cushioning becomes more important. I have tried Nike shoes but they just don't work for my feet and have worn Adidas for the last 20 years going thru two to three pairs a year.

Megabounce shoes have fantastic cushioning, but they are heavy. Training in them is fine, but racing in them is just a needless handicap.

They also ride very "high" which means you are less stable if you land on an uneven surface. Somewhat like wearing high heels (not that I would know for sure). Good for straight ahead running, but cutting hard and turning are difficult given the height and thickness of the soles.

Overall, a good training shoe, just understand the possible negatives.

Also, always buy a full size bigger than your regular shoe size with Adidas. They run small.

Believe the hype

Wow. What a difference these shoes are compared to all the other shoes I've ran in. I was using a pair of New Balance that I've had for a year and they decent shoes I thought. Actually they were complete crap after I put these shoes on. The difference was night and day. The cushion that you get from these shoes is pretty massive. I actually walked on my heels for a few seconds just to feel the really nice 'squishiness'.

I was diagnosed with arthritis when I was 19 and I've had trouble with my entire back (mostly lower), hips, and feet. I was unable to do anything until I found a medication that has supressed my arthritis (Enbrel). So for a while there I got really fat because I used to work out a lot and eat a lot, but then I had to stop working out...but the eating continued..lol. It's taken me quite awhile to overcome the laziness and get back into shape.

Now when I work out I take precautions to not jack my lower back up and also hurt my feet. I started using an Eliptical to help with the shock to my lower back and feet. After about 25 minutes on the machine, my feet start to go numb from being stationary for so long. With these shoes, my feet still become numb, but it's not as bad and it takes longer for it to happen (usually around 35m). Also I started to hit the track. Only running a lap or two for now (after the eliptical). I was really scared about it, but I had to see if I could handle it. Surpisingly I can, and I dont have ANY pain during the run, after the run, or even in the morning when I wake up.

Since I ordered these online from a different retailer, I wasnt sure what size I should order. Sometimes my shoes will be one size or half a size higher. So I order a size low since my running shoes are always the smaller size. When I got the shoes, it came with inserts that could make them half a size smaller. So that was nice...though I didnt need them. Whether they come with Amazon like that or not, I'm not sure.

Also the shoes are SLIGHTLY narrower than I'm used to, but it didnt bother me since I dont have Hobbit sized wide feet.

The addidas symbol is reflective as well as a little piece on the toe of the shoe. Havent really thought about looking in the back to see if there is a reflective piece there or not.

The only gripe I have about the shoe is the top portion where your toes go. The bend area for your toes is a little rough at first and you'll have to break it in. I was a little aggraveted at this, until I realized at the end of my workout it wasnt bothering me anymore. So after a week of using these, they should be broken in.

All in all...these are some really good running shoes. If you are thinking about getting them, then go for it.

One last thing. I got the white ones with a hint of black. Not the ones I really wanted, but they do look pretty good. I'll take pics sometime soon and upload them.