R.A.D Synth

Yowana observes that the R.A.D Synth is a $140 lighter-weight shoe that is more direct in the forefoot than the Adidas Evo SL, and positions it as a competitor released in 2025.

Yowana mentions the R.A.D Synth as a notable recent release in the non-plated super trainer / speed daily shoe category alongside the Adidas Evo SL.

EDDBUD finds the R.A.D Synth to be RAD's competitor to the Adidas Evo SL.

EDDBUD states that the R.A.D Synth is built for daily runs and a bit of up-tempo pace thrown in for good measure.

Yowana states that the R.A.D Synth is the other end of the spectrum from the UFO: lower to the ground, a little bit firmer, feeling like a Hoka Mach super-critical EVA type of vibe.

Yowana states that the R.A.D Synth uses 'swell foam' which is a TP EE that has a nice bounce and direct feel.

Yowana describes the R.A.D Synth as a lower-to-the-ground, stripped-down, lightweight, speed type of shoe.

Yowana observes that the R.A.D Synth foam pushes his finger right back out, indicating it has some pop.

Runnertia finds the R.A.D Synth to be 'a firm and unenjoyable brick of a shoe with no protection and a bad upper.'

Runnertia finds the R.A.D Synth to be 'a firm and unenjoyable brick of a shoe with no protection and a bad upper.'

Yowana states that the R.A.D Synth upper is very basic.

Yowana states that the category of the R.A.D Synth is not his personal favorite as a high-mileage marathon training runner who typically goes for shoes with more cushion.

Yowana states that the R.A.D Synth is designed more for shorter runs and days with hill sprints.

Yowana finds that for an 8-mile or 10-mile run with hill sprints, the R.A.D Synth was fantastic and the feeling off the forefoot was great.

Yowana says the R.A.D Synth could be thought of almost as a Novablast type of shoe, leaning more toward speed versus comfort.

Yowana observes that the R.A.D Synth is a $140 lighter-weight shoe that is more direct in the forefoot than the Adidas Evo SL, and positions it as a competitor released in 2025.

Yowana states that the R.A.D Synth costs $140.

EDDBUD reports that the R.A.D Synth costs £120.

EDDBUD observes that the R.A.D Synth is £10 less than the Evo SL.

Yowana states that the R.A.D Synth uses 'swell foam' which is a TP EE that has a nice bounce and direct feel.

Yowana observes that the R.A.D Synth foam pushes his finger right back out, indicating it has some pop.

Yowana states the R.A.D Synth uses a 40% bio super-critical EVA plus TP EE foam compound.

EDDBUD reports that the swell foam in the R.A.D Synth is a TP EE formula mixed with a bio-based material.

EDDBUD speculates the bio-based material in the R.A.D Synth helps even out the cushion, perhaps providing more of a balance of softness and stability.

Runnertia identifies the R.A.D Synth as a manifestation of the sin of lust, describing it as 'the intoxicating and ever-beckoning siren of beauty' and stating that it is 'easy to lust over a new and shiny toy with fresh and fragrant designs.'

Runnertia states they were 'lured in by this siren and crashed into the shores of disappointment' with the R.A.D Synth.

Runnertia finds the R.A.D Synth to be 'a firm and unenjoyable brick of a shoe with no protection and a bad upper.'

Runnertia concedes that the R.A.D Synth 'does look good.'

EDDBUD reports that the R.A.D Synth has a 6mm midsole drop.

EDDBUD reports that the R.A.D Synth has 38mm in the heel.

EDDBUD reports that the R.A.D Synth weighs 232g for the sample size.

EDDBUD observes that the R.A.D Synth is a wee bit heavier than the Evo SL, but only by a few grams.