Our verdict

The Floatride Energy series from Reebok, a trusted favorite among beginner runners, returns with its fifth iteration. This version continues to impress us, delivering a stable, feature-packed, lightweight daily trainer at an attractive price. While it falls short on breathability, in our tests, it provides ample comfort on short and long runs, proving once again its worth as a versatile all-rounder.

Meias Reebok Active Foundation Mid Crew preto 3 pares Pros

  • Affordable
  • Impressively stable
  • Exceptionally well-suited for cold weather
  • Superior grip on dry roads
  • Eye-catching colorways available
  • Lightweight
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Versatile across a variety of distances

Meias Reebok Active Foundation Mid Crew preto 3 pares Cons

  • Poor breathability
  • Some break-in period needed
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Audience verdict

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Meias Reebok Active Foundation Mid Crew preto 3 pares | Who should buy

The alife for reebok collection 5 is a real sacramento for certain types of runners, but not for everyone. We believe it's an ideal match for those who:

  • REEBOK CLASSIC DMX RUN 10 SE HUNTER GREEN WHITE-ICE.
  • Are on the hunt for a lightweight daily trainer.
  • Reside in extremely cold climates and dislike how most shoes become a brick in such conditions.
  • Are looking for an affordable shoe that can handle a wide variety of runs.

alife for reebok collection 5

Who should NOT buy

The alife for reebok collection 5, as a daily trainer, is designed with a unique approach that may not suit everyone. We think fans of plush midsoles, for example, should steer clear of this model—it's decidedly firm underfoot. If a softer experience is what you're after, we suggest considering the reebok answer dmx 10 release date.

Runners who prefer a high heel-to-toe drop or require shoes with superior breathability might also want to look elsewhere. In our experience, two excellent alternatives that tick both boxes are the ASICS Gel Excite 9 and the reebok classic leather mu white purple delirium.

alife for reebok collection 5 parts

Cushioning

Heel stack

Using our caliper, we found the heel height to be 30.2 mm.

While this may be slightly less than the current average for daily trainers, it's still enough for handling most runs, possibly with the exception of the very longest ones.

alife for reebok collection 5 Heel stack
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 30.2 mm
Average 34.2 mm
Compared to 396 running shoes
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22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

Forefoot stack

The forefoot follows a similar trend. Measuring at 24.2 mm, it sits a bit below the average stack height yet provides a substantial amount of foam for a daily trainer.

alife for reebok collection 5 Forefoot stack
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 24.2 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 396 running shoes
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13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 mm

Drop

Subtracting the forefoot from the heel, we end up with a 6-mm heel-to-toe drop. This is notably different from Reebok's official 8 mm, and it positions the shoe as a better fit for midfoot or forefoot strikers rather than heel strikers.

For those who frequently encounter Achilles problems, this lower-than-expected drop could potentially be a disappointment.

alife for reebok collection 5 Drop
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 6.0 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 396 running shoes
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0.0 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

We put the Floatride Energy foam under the durometer's scrutiny again, and it measured in at 26.5 HA.

It's important to clarify here—this TPU compound might not deliver the softness we ideally want for easy or comfortable runs, but its bounciness outdoes most of its head-to-head rivals. And it's fantastic for those who appreciate a firmer feel underfoot.

alife for reebok collection 5 Midsole softness
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 26.5 HA
Average 21.0 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 323 running shoes
Visual Artist Distortedd Gets Her Own Reebok Instapump Fury
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 HA

Мужские Reebok zoku кроссовки (%)

After a 20-minute exposure to freezing temperatures, the midsole, with its reading of 28.8 HA, maintains its moderately firm feel.

One standout feature of this midsole is its consistency in cold weather—a major plus for winter training. Rarely do we find this behavior in shoes within a similar price point ($110).

This unique feature is due to the midsole's Floatride Energy foam, which is made from TPU rather than EVA. As a result, the midsole's characteristics remain largely unaffected by temperature changes (8.5%), a point we've covered in our advanced guide.

alife for reebok collection 5 Мужские Reebok zoku кроссовки
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 9%
Average 25%
Compared to 323 running shoes
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0%
Мужские Reebok zoku кроссовки
63%

Insole thickness

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At 3.7 mm, it provides ample padding, offers comfort, and tunnel effectively as the initial shock absorber during our runs.

alife for reebok collection 5 Insole thickness
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 3.7 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 392 running shoes
Visual Artist Distortedd Gets Her Own Reebok Instapump Fury
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Size and fit

Meias Reebok Active Foundation Mid Crew preto 3 pares | Size

alife for reebok collection 5 is slightly large (16 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 372 running shoes
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

Reebok aimed to accommodate a wide variety of foot shapes globally. So, they've settled on a toebox with standard width, striving to please as many runners as possible, maybe with the exception of those with super-wide feet.

Ténis Reebok Royal Classic Jogger 3 branco bege bebé.

alife for reebok collection 5 Meias Reebok Active Foundation Mid Crew preto 3 pares
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 99.3 mm
Average 98.5 mm
Compared to 370 running shoes
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91.6 mm
Toebox width - widest part
104.9 mm

Toebox width - big toe

It's the same case with the space for the big toe. With a measurement of 77.1 mm, we believe it should comfortably accommodate nearly every feet out there.

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Test results
Floatride Energy 5 77.1 mm
Average 78.4 mm
Compared to 244 running shoes
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67.6 mm
Toebox width - big toe
89.2 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

The FE5 is a nice shoe for a broad range of distances and speeds. And that's exactly what we expect from a versatile daily trainer—ability to manage nearly everything.

Ténis Reebok Rewind Run branco azul vermelho.

Torsional rigidity

Striving for comfort, we find the Floatride Energy 5 impressively flexible—a quality we genuinely value and we rated at 2/5.

Why does this shoe afford such torsional flexibility? The reason is that its midsole is firmer than most, providing stability already. Therefore, there's no need to increase torsional rigidity, making the shoe more flexible and comfortable for cross-training or walking.

Test results
Floatride Energy 5 2
Average 3.4
Compared to 375 running shoes
Visual Artist Distortedd Gets Her Own Reebok Instapump Fury
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The shoe features some heel support that surrounds the bottom portion of our heel, both on the inside and outside. We rated it at 2/5 in the lab.

Additionally, we found plenty of cushioning in the heel collar, which is designed to prevent irritations in the Achilles tendon.

Test results
Floatride Energy 5 2
Average 2.9
Compared to 359 running shoes
Visual Artist Distortedd Gets Her Own Reebok Instapump Fury
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Reebok Question Mid Draft Class

Just as we mentioned about the torsional rigidity, the same concept applies here. Since the shoe is already quite stable, Reebok didn't felt the need to widen the landing platform excessively.

We recorded a maximum width of 109.8 mm, which might be considered narrow by today's standards. However, for this shoe, it's entirely adequate.

alife for reebok collection 5 Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 109.8 mm
Average 114.1 mm
Compared to 397 running shoes
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103.3 mm
Reebok Question Mid Draft Class
126.9 mm

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Reebok truly went all in when it comes to the heel design, clearly aiming to provide a secure and comfortable experience for heel strikers.

alife for reebok collection 5 heel

Measuring at a generous 94.7 mm, the heel area stands out as notably wider than almost any other daily trainers. For instance:

Shoe Midsole width in the heel (mm)
alife for reebok collection 5 94.7
reebok instapump fury og chalk alabas vecnav 84.1
ASICS Gel Pulse 13 86.8
Nike Pegasus 40 83.7
Saucony Kinvara 14 87.5
That's what best describes the new Reebok Kamikaze II Mid "Team Pack" 91.3
Reebok Sublite Prime 2 Womens Trainers 85.8
alife for reebok collection 5 Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 94.7 mm
Average 90.8 mm
Compared to 397 running shoes
Visual Artist Distortedd Gets Her Own Reebok Instapump Fury
73.0 mm
Tyler the Creator in Reebok Ice Creams
106.6 mm

Reebok Project 0 Cl Mo x Maison Margiela

We've mentioned that this shoe is flexible, but it's always good to have lab-based data to back it up, right?

When we performed our 90-degree bend test, it only took us 18.2N of force to achieve the target flex point. This puts the shoe in the top 10% of flexibility among the shoes we've tested.

Test results
Floatride Energy 5 18.2N
Average 28.1N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 379 running shoes
Visual Artist Distortedd Gets Her Own Reebok Instapump Fury
2.2N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
72.1N

Stiffness in cold (%)

No major changes occur under cold temperatures, as we found almost identical values after putting the shoe in our freezer. We recorded it at 21.9N after repeating the previous test.

Just like with the midsole's firmness, the use of TPU foam ensures that cold weather doesn't impact the shoe's performance. It stays pretty much the same (+20.3%), which is a feature we typically find in pricier shoes like the Reebok Classic Leather "alter The Icons" 90S Mens Shoes.

Test results
Floatride Energy 5 20%
Average 33%
Compared to 379 running shoes
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0%
Stiffness in cold
111%

Weight

Weighing in at a mere 8.95 oz or 254 grams for a US size 9, the Floatride Energy 5 stands out as one of the lightest daily trainers on the market.

We believe that this impressive lightness indeed tunnel as one of the major selling points for this model.

alife for reebok collection 5 Weight
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 8.96 oz (254g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 397 running shoes
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5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

Breathability

Our cutting-edge smoke-pumping test revealed a disappointing performance from the Floatride Energy 5. We noted minimal airflow emanating from the upper, leading us to rate it a disheartening 2 out of 5.

The lack of ventilation became even more evident in the next test. The light struggled to pass through the upper, cementing our initial impression of an inferior performance regarding breathability.

Our recommendation for the Floatride Energy 5 is that it's a shoe suitable for training only in cool or ideal conditions, not under hot circumstances. 

alife for reebok collection 5 microscope

We used our microscope for the final evaluation, and it corroborated this underwhelming result again. The mesh upper lacks ventilation holes and is not thin enough to enable effective airflow.

Test results
Floatride Energy 5 2
Average 3.8
Compared to 326 running shoes
Visual Artist Distortedd Gets Her Own Reebok Instapump Fury
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

The mesh Reebok employs is undoubtedly soft and comfortable, but it leaves much to be desired in terms of toughness.

When we put the shoe through our standardized durability test with the Dremel, we found ourselves obliged to assign the lowest possible rating—a disappointing 1 out of 5!

alife for reebok collection 5 Toebox durability
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 1
Average 2.5
Compared to 260 running shoes
Visual Artist Distortedd Gets Her Own Reebok Instapump Fury
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

However, things take a turn for the better when it comes to the heel. Here, Reebok wisely opted for a more robust material.

This tougher fabric offered greater resistance during our Dremel test, earning a 3/5. This places it ahead of many competitors in the market and it seems clear that improvements are on the horizon!

alife for reebok collection 5 Heel padding durability
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 3
Average 3.2
Compared to 256 running shoes
Visual Artist Distortedd Gets Her Own Reebok Instapump Fury
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

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Reebok Question Mid 76ers G57551.

alife for reebok collection 5 Outsole hardness
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 80.5 HC
Average 79.8 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 377 running shoes
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57.0 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole durability

As we mentioned earlier, this isn't the most resilient rubber you'll find in the market, yet it proves its worth commendably.

To put it in perspective, after torturing the outsole with our Dremel in the lab, we were only able to wear down a mere 0.84 mm. Trust us, this is a truly impressive result!

alife for reebok collection 5 Outsole durability
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 0.8 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 238 running shoes
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0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Considering the outsole's thickness stands at 3.1 mm, we believe no runner should face durability issues with this outsole.

alife for reebok collection 5 Outsole thickness
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 3.1 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 394 running shoes
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1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

Reflective elements

The Floatride Energy 5 from Reebok falls flat in terms of any reflective elements—there are simply none.

This is an aspect where Reebok really needs to step up their game for the next version of this daily trainer.

alife for reebok collection 5 Reflective elements
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 No

Tongue padding

The tongue of the shoe is quite padded, measuring up to 8 mm. This might sound like a plus at first. However, it also makes the fit a little snug around the midfoot.

The additional padding on the tongue is what makes for a snugger fit, especially for those with larger insteps.

alife for reebok collection 5 Tongue padding
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 8.0 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 394 running shoes
Visual Artist Distortedd Gets Her Own Reebok Instapump Fury
0.5 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

Tongue: gusset type

JURASSIC PARK × REEBOK CLASSIC ALIEN STOMPER BLACK 25.5cm daily trainer.

It's the perfect balance—not overly restrictive, yet not too loose either. We love it!

alife for reebok collection 5 Tongue: gusset type
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 Both sides (semi)

Removable insole

We didn't run into any issues when we tried switching out the insole with one from another shoe or when inserting custom orthotics. Everything fit just fine inside this Reebok.

alife for reebok collection 5 Removable insole
Test results
Floatride Energy 5 Yes