Rad UFO

The Run Testers notes that the Rad UFO was really fun with a great foam in the midsole that was comfy, bouncy, and pretty lightweight.

The Run Testers reports that everyone at The Run Testers who tested the Rad UFO really, really liked it.

The Run Testers reports that the Rad UFO is one of their favorite shoes from the past few months and that they still use it and absolutely love it.

The Run Testers reports that the Rad UFO was a super trainer that focused on fun, was bouncy, and had a nice, soft, energetic midsole.

The Run Testers reports that the outsole on the Synth seems fine and is pretty much the same as what you get on the UFO — pretty thick rubber, good protection on the midsole, and good grip.

The Run Testers states that the UFO brings something genuinely exciting and quite different to the table, making it a standout shoe that people might consider, whereas the Synth is pretty solid.

The Run Testers finds both the Rad UFO and Superblast 3 really bouncy.

The Run Testers finds the Rad UFO quite versatile, very good for longer sessions and cruising-pace runs like marathon training at faster pace for 25k-30k, providing energy.

The Run Testers finds the Rad UFO really excels at easy runs, feeling comfy and fun to put on.

The Run Testers finds the Rad UFO to be a fantastic shoe that offers a good level of comfort and is great fun, with a nice level of versatility for a certain type of run.

The Run Testers finds the Rad UFO's super foam midsole to be really bouncy and quite soft.

The Run Testers finds the fit of the Rad UFO similar in overall feel to the Superblast 3: the toe box is quite comfortable with a lot of space, and the midfoot is nice and relaxed for his average-width feet.

The Run Testers measured the Rad UFO at £200 or $200, 247 g or 8.7 oz for men in a size 8, and 8 mm drop.

The Run Testers observes that at easy pace the Rad UFO makes him feel like he wants to run a bit faster, tipping him over and springing him forward, whereas the Superblast 3 does not force that.

The Run Testers observes that the Rad UFO has a very flat outsole base, so once past the rubber you hit the midsole; he finds the outsole pretty similar to and pretty good overall compared to the Superblast 3.

The Run Testers observes that the Rad UFO makes the run more enjoyable, bouncing along and feeling great.

The Run Testers observes that the rocker is more pronounced in the Rad UFO than in the Superblast 3, not aggressive but noticeable in moving the runner forward.

The Run Testers observes visible wear and tear on the Rad UFO's outsole rubber, but notes it is more noticeable because the pink color wears off.

The Run Testers prefers the Rad UFO over the Superblast 3 because it is cheaper, he likes the feeling of being prompted to go faster, and it feels more performy while still doing easy runs beautifully.

The Run Testers recommends sticking to your usual size in the Rad UFO, staying with his UK size 8.

The Run Testers states that the Rad UFO fits in the same realm as the Superblast 3: easy-to-tempo shoes that are bouncy, fun, comfortable, and slightly expensive.

The Run Testers states that the Rad UFO has a flowing rocker design and sculpted heel bevel to guide transitions and improve toe-off.

The Run Testers states that the Rad UFO has a wide base to ensure stability offsetting the bouncy foam.

The Run Testers compares the Asics Superblast 3 to the Rad UFO, stating they are very similar style of shoe and very similar in what they are used for, though the Rad UFO skews more towards easier to daily longer stuff.

From his average-width feet, the reviewer observes a little bit of wiggle room in the midfoot and forefoot.

The brand talks about the Rad UFO being a super trainer, but the reviewer notes the term 'super trainer' is used loosely across brands.

The Run Testers (UK size 8) tested a UK size 8 and finds the fit fine with a thumb's width before his big toe.

The Run Testers believes the Rad UFO is not a novelty shoe but a very well-designed shoe doing a good job at its intended purpose.

The Run Testers does not like the design of the Rad UFO because he prefers conventional-looking running shoes.

The Run Testers finds the Rad UFO feels smooth, energy efficient, and nice, which he thinks lends itself to longer sessions.

The Run Testers finds the Rad UFO fits like a cushioned, comfortable shoe and would stay with his UK size 8.

The Run Testers finds the Rad UFO looks like a novelty shoe based on Instagram posts.

The Run Testers finds the Rad UFO pretty stable because of its wide base.

The Run Testers finds the Rad UFO's foam feels very nice consistently, with a lot of bounce.

The Run Testers has heard people comparing the Rad UFO to the original Nike Invincible and considers that a smart comparison because the original Invincible was a daily chunky cushioned shoe with performance foam (ZoomX).

The Run Testers is not sure if the Rad UFO will be as impressive as those shoes at that price point but says on the first run he was really impressed.

The Run Testers notes the Rad UFO's price tag of £200 in the UK is a big price, entering the realms of shoes like the Superblast and Mega Blast that are very highly sought after.

The Run Testers notes there was a lot of switchbacks on the parkrun and the Rad UFO was very easy to shift around on them; he was not worried about where he was stepping.

The Run Testers observes that the Rad UFO has a flowing rocker design and sculpted heel bevel to guide transitions and improve toe-off.

The Run Testers observes the Rad UFO rolls the runner forward quite nicely.

The Run Testers observes the outsole has pretty thick bits of rubber, the same color as the midsole, and expects good durability from it.

The Run Testers states that the Rad UFO weighs 247 g or 8.7 oz in a men's UK size 8.

The Run Testers states the Rad UFO is not like super trainers such as the Mega Blast; it is versatile and predominantly aimed at longer sessions and tempo runs, not intervals or speed sessions.

EDDBUD describes the RAD UFO as a smooth shoe that works at a variety of paces.

EDDBUD finds that once you put the RAD UFO on foot and start running, you realize just how smooth it is, making the experience enjoyable regardless of pace.

EDDBUD finds that the RAD UFO has that fun factor of shoes that get you out the door.

EDDBUD finds that the RAD UFO's significant rocker seems to work regardless of pace, and especially when you pick up the cadence it really just sort of floats.

EDDBUD observes that the RAD UFO has significant heel width, calling it easily the widest of the shoes discussed in the video.

EDDBUD observes that the RAD UFO is light and airy, mainly due to its PEBA-based foam.

EDDBUD observes that the RAD UFO looks odd and has received strange looks from people while running in them.

EDDBUD observes that the RAD UFO's outsole durability has been amazing so far.

EDDBUD recommends hunting around for RAD UFO discounts, noting they are available at places like End Clothing where signing up for a mailing list can knock off some cash.

EDDBUD recommends the RAD UFO as a daily shoe, noting it could be used for long runs and even has the cushion for recovery efforts.

EDDBUD recommends the RAD UFO for heavier built runners who want a boatload of cushion that is not overtly squishy and unstable, noting the significant surface area.

EDDBUD suggests not being put off by the RAD UFO's retro stylings.

EDDBUD finds the Rad UFO versatile enough for different sessions.

EDDBUD observes that the Rad UFO makes it very easy to get a good lockdown over the top of a slightly narrow to normal width foot.

EDDBUD prefers the Rad UFO over the Vomero Plus, finding it much lighter, a bit more versatile, and a bit more nimble.

EDDBUD speculates that the Rad UFO could work for a longer run with a few faster pace bursts in there.

Yowana states that for him, the Rad UFO is 'more of a daily trainer' and 'not really a shoe I want to hammer workouts in, although you can do it.'

Yowana identifies the Rad UFO as a $200 shoe that exemplifies the super trainer qualities expected at that price point.

Yowana categorizes the Rad UFO as a long run / super trainer shoe, alongside the Dynafish Shanyuan and Adidas Hyper Boost Edge.

Yowana finds that the Rad UFO is a shoe that 'just tips you along' and leaves you wanting to reach for it again and again.

Yowana finds the Rad UFO to be an 'absolute banger' of a shoe.

Yowana observes that the Rad UFO has a nice wide base and a super curved rocker geometry that is 'really pleasant' underfoot.

Yowana observes that the Rad UFO is a shoe he cannot stop reaching for.

Yowana recommends the Rad UFO highly for runners looking for a long run shoe that is both comfortable and fast.

Another reviewer (Meredith) confirms she found the Rad UFO "so soft out of the box."

One reviewer (unidentified) expresses surprise about the Rad UFO, saying it's "crazy" that people think it's too soft, because to them the Rad UFO is "just not soft at all."

One reviewer speculates that the disagreement about the Rad UFO's softness may be because the other reviewer is a forefoot striker.

Yowana (unidentified) says they took the Rad UFO out last week for a run in 97-degree heat and "every time I run in that shoe, it's so good."

Yowana Meredith mentions running in the Rad UFO again and says she keeps reaching for it, though she initially did not love it at the beginning.

Yowana Meredith states she thought the Rad UFO was "too soft" at first, but her opinion has changed and she now likes it more.

Yowana describes the Rad UFO as a "high hit rate shoe" and says "can't have a bad run in it."

When asked to pick between the Rad UFO and the Topo Spectre 3, one reviewer chooses the Rad UFO for "comfort and the swag."

Yowana remarks that any time they run in the Rad UFO they think they need to run in it more often, and that it has the perfect amount of cushion.

Yowana includes the Rad UFO in a list of "nonplated" shoes alongside the On Cloud Monster Hyper and the Superblast, offering the opinion that non-plated is "the way to go."

Yowana observes that whenever he wears the Rad UFO, he gets a lot of stares.

Yowana reports observing a suburban mom in the Rad UFO and comments that "Moms love the red the the UFO. It's a eye-catching shoe."

Yowana describes the Rad UFO as a super trainer do-it-all shoe in which you could do your workouts.

Yowana finds that the Rad UFO has a bouncy ride that is smooth, comfortable, and fun, and can do pretty much anything.

Yowana identifies the Rad UFO as a $200 super trainer.

Yowana measured that after about 100 miles the Rad UFO's heel stack is about 37 mm, noting it is heavily rockered.

Yowana measured the Rad UFO at 273 g in his size.

Yowana observes that the Rad UFO can last for literally 2,000 miles, citing a test pair.

Yowana observes that the Rad UFO has a decently wide base for stability.

Yowana states that the Rad UFO is one of the best super trainers at delivering on the promise of being versatile because you could do long runs, tempo, daily, and stroller runs.

Yowana mentions the Rad UFO as an example of a normal daily trainer he could run recovery runs in, in contrast to the more specialized Vomero Premium.

Yowana uses three criteria for this list: release in 2025, above 40 mm of stack in the back, and no plate.

Yowana speculates that the Rad UFO slots into the "non-plated race foam" category alongside the Mega Blast.

Emily Heller calls the Rad UFO "the quintessential long run shoe" and a shoe they really want to run in and reach for all the time.

Emily Heller describes a "wow factor" from the first step with the Rad UFO, a feeling they say has become rarer for them due to trying so many shoes.

Emily Heller finds that the Rad UFO has a "sensational rocker technology" that rolls you forward.

Emily Heller finds the Rad UFO suitable for both easy long-run paces and for putting in speed during a long run.

Emily Heller observes that the Rad UFO is lightweight.

Emily Heller observes that the exposed foam on the Rad UFO's outsole is getting a little bit of wear after what they estimate is 60-plus miles.

Emily Heller picks the Rad UFO as their top choice for a long run shoe.

MidLife Runner attests that he has run recovery and easy miles in the Rad UFO and can do it, because it is the only other shoe in his current test rotation with the stack and comfort for cruising days.

MidLife Runner categorizes the Rad UFO as a "zone 3 banger," meaning a shoe that is heavy enough that it is not ideal for speed work but has ingredients (bounce, plate snap) that encourage faster-than-easy running, pushing a runner into zone 3 effort.

MidLife Runner characterizes the Rad UFO as 'a bull' that is 'out of control' and says of it, 'I am not in control of that shoe. That shoe is pushing me along.'

MidLife Runner describes the Rad UFO's ride as 'out of control,' with the shoe launching the runner forward, contrasting it with what he calls a 'dull bounce' (controlled, present but manageable).

MidLife Runner finds that the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 has a wider midfoot that provides stability, which makes him feel more in control compared to the Rad UFO.

MidLife Runner observes that when he chooses which shoe to run in, he grabs a Rad UFO over the Supernova Rise 3.

MidLife Runner finds that it is very hard to run easy in the Rad UFO.

Humble Running describes the R.A.D UFO's ride as 'kind of a crazy ride' and 'super fun'.

Humble Running finds the R.A.D UFO is more energetic underfoot than the ACT Running C.1.

Humble Running observes that the R.A.D UFO 'looks crazy'.

Runnertia finds that the Rad UFO has a very nice rocker geometry.

Runnertia finds that the Rad UFO is tuned to have that heavier weight be applied towards its use case, which is the slower end of the super trainer spectrum.

Runnertia introduces the Rad UFO as a max stack super trainer that leans on the slower side.

Runnertia observes that the Rad UFO comes in at a much heavier weight than the majority of the super trainers on this list.

Runnertia observes that the Rad UFO has two generous layers of PEBA foam, softer on the top and firmer on the bottom.

Runnertia states that their use case of the Rad UFO is limited to pretty much recovery.

At 100 miles, the reviewer observes the Rad UFO's sensation (bounce, cushion, compression) feels the same as out of the box.

Runnertia considers $200 a reasonable ask for a new brand entering a scaled market.

Runnertia finds $200 is a steep price for the Rad UFO and suggests $180 would be more competitive; initially he thought $200 was in line with the market, but after use considers it a little steep for the performance.

Runnertia finds the Rad UFO is a really nice recovery-oriented super trainer with a still bouncy foam.

Runnertia finds the Rad UFO is like a slower Dynafish Jiaoyan and a little heavier than perhaps the reviewer prefers.

Runnertia finds the Rad UFO most excellent at relaxed, easy, daily paces during a 12-mile run (~1.5 seconds in).

Runnertia finds the Rad UFO's ride is pleasantly bouncy, subtle, gently rockered, nicely, softly bouncy, but still responsive.

Runnertia observes a lot of volume in the Rad UFO and feels his forefoot sliding a little bit in size 10, which can lead to a little bit of hot spots.

Runnertia observes he hasn't gotten any blisters from the Rad UFO and the hot spot is not very pronounced nor on every run.

Runnertia observes no real damage to the Rad UFO's rubber outsole after 100 miles.

Runnertia observes pronounced wrinkle lines on the Rad UFO after 100 miles, showing the age that PEBA tends to show.

Runnertia observes the Rad UFO has visually shaved quite a lot of foam off the bottom, showing signs of wear very early on, which is concerning.

Runnertia observes the Rad UFO's bottom wear does not appear to have affected performance.

Runnertia observes the Rad UFO's foam has not fatigued at all and he does not think there is any real compression despite visible PEBA lines and chunks of foam missing from the midfoot.

Runnertia observes the Rad UFO's padded tongue on the medial side has tubing that is a firmer fabricy-plasticy material.

Runnertia observes the foam itself shaving off could be a turn-off for some people, but the Rad UFO still functions well at 100 miles and is pretty darn durable.

Runnertia observes wherever the rubber outsole covers the bottom of the platform, it is well protecting the foam.

Runnertia speculates he got the Rad UFO in the wrong size (size 10), and might have enjoyed it better in a 9.5.

Runnertia speculates the Rad UFO will withstand a lot of punishment and abuse as long as the foam doesn't continue to get chewed away in a way detrimental to the ride.

Runnertia speculates the lace bite issue was originally caused by wearing another shoe tied too tight, and was exacerbated by the Rad UFO's tongue tubing; however, the reviewer has not had further problems in the UFO since then.

Runnertia speculates there are more affordable max cushion shoes that offer a similar if not quite the same ride experience as the Rad UFO.

Runnertia speculates there are probably better shoes with a wider pace range and a little more exciting underfoot than the Rad UFO.