tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post5867236576065098527..comments2024-03-29T04:34:45.829-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Topo Athletic Magnifly 2 Review: Impressive zero drop balance of attractiveness, comfort, and functionSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-17174094707706725202018-02-07T07:56:46.281-07:002018-02-07T07:56:46.281-07:00Larisa, thanks for the review. Appreciate and alw...Larisa, thanks for the review. Appreciate and always welcome candid feedback.<br /><br />Sam, to help clarify for your readers on the topic, Altra EGO compound vs Magnifly 2 platform, I believe EGO is a compression molded EVA foam compound with rubber or TPU type materials included in the compound to help resist compression set. Magnifly 2 is a 2 density injected EVA foam, as Larisa points out, softer closer to the foot, firmer and snappier on the bottom layer to help with propulsion and response. <br /><br />The rubber outsole of Magnifly 2 is co-molded onto the EVA, -- virtually no compression cement below the midsole top line, to create a more natural feel. Very rare, because It means an extra set of molds is required in manufacturing. People often remark the 25mm 0 drop platform of Magnifly 2 doesn't feel that big, and with the exaggerated toe sweep, it actually runs quite fast for a 0-drop shoe. Both Escalante and Magnifly 2 are great 0-drop road shoes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651411688764534634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-82810945286904471842018-01-16T20:26:32.771-07:002018-01-16T20:26:32.771-07:00
Hi Anonymous,
Thanks for kind words,reading and a...<br />Hi Anonymous,<br />Thanks for kind words,reading and asking. I did not run the Magnifly 2 but did the v1, Escalante, and Torin. The Escalante by the numbers is lighter, has less stack with a springy dynamic EGO which for sure was more dynamic than Magnifly 1. The Magnifly 2 has a soft conventional mesh upper with overlays while Esaclante has engineered knit. I tend to prefer conventional light uppers over knit. The Torin has more stack than Magnifly and you can see in Larisa comparison is softer and also is lighter. It is the closest comparison to Magnifly along with the Altra Instinct version 4.5 we just received for testing which is a bit lower stack and about the same weight as Magnifly 2. We expect to have Escalante 1.5 for testing in the next few weeks as it is a Spring 18 shoe. I do not have my notes on the update with me but believe it is new version of the engineered knit upper. <br />All our reviews can be found here including Torin 3 and Escalante 1: http://www.roadtrailrun.com/p/blog-page.html<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-68270848782753173622018-01-16T19:11:43.753-07:002018-01-16T19:11:43.753-07:00How does this shoe compare to the escalante? If no...How does this shoe compare to the escalante? If not similar, what shoe or shoes are similar? Furthermore, is there a specific ETA on the escalante 1.5? Thanks, you all rock! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-91145208814445588732018-01-11T17:28:06.062-07:002018-01-11T17:28:06.062-07:00I think you are correct. Running Warehouse had 21m...I think you are correct. Running Warehouse had 21mm and usually accurate. Topo and Larisa had 25mm. Changed to 25mm. Thanks!<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-19158407513285962382018-01-11T16:37:20.224-07:002018-01-11T16:37:20.224-07:00Thanks for the review, Larissa. Just to clarify, i...Thanks for the review, Larissa. Just to clarify, isn't the stack height 25mm instead of 21mm? Steve Howhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671437032680794700noreply@blogger.com