Comfortable, roomy upper ; Chunky foam underfoot provides decent bounce ; Exciting new running shoe concept from an up-and-coming brand ; Plenty of colour options to choose from ; Emphasis on sustainability

Not quite as sexy as it thinks it is ; Not peppy enough for faster sessions

The R.A.D. R-1 is a decent running trainer from a sustainably-minded company performance footwear company most well-known for its workout shoes. The shoe won't shake up the industry completely, but the R-1 is certainly a stride in the right direction...

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