A unique, well-built road-ultra shoe with characterful tunable lacing and a firm-but-consistent ride; not the most exciting underfoot, but exactly what you want for long, consistent road miles. — EDDBUD
Ben describes it as an ultra-durable road ultra racer that should last around 1,000 miles — built for long days on tarmac, not 5k PBs.
Best for: Road ultra racing (Badwater 135, Comrades, Grand Union Canal) and high-mileage daily training for runners who want extreme durability over speed.
Lost round one unanimously to the eventual champion Clifton 11; the panel sees real promise in the R1's durability and foam but wants a better heel bevel and more consistent sizing.
A unique, well-built road-ultra shoe with characterful tunable lacing and a firm-but-consistent ride; not the most exciting underfoot, but exactly what you want for long, consistent road miles.
Best for: Long-distance road running and road ultramarathons where consistency, comfort, and durability matter more than aggressive propulsion
Reviewer would reach for the R1 over the S1 every time — the wider, slightly bouncier, glidier feel makes it the more enjoyable long-distance option, comfortable enough for marathon racing though not necessarily a 100-mile shoe.
Best for: Long-distance road trainer or marathon racer for runners who want a wide, comfortable, quiet, slightly bouncy ride; great for those preparing for ultra-marathon distances
Reviewers note: Wide forefoot (~12cm) with the unique two-part lacing letting you dial in pressure independently in forefoot vs midfoot; works for narrow, normal, and wider feet. Engineered mesh is breathable and conforming with no rubbing. Heel counter feels more like a trainer than a racer.
Per EDDBUD.
The Mount to Coast R1 weighs about 241g (men's 9), has a 36.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.
Reviewers compare the Mount to Coast R1 to Adidas SL2, Nike ZoomX (Vaporfly family), Brooks Hyperion Max, Nike Vomero (Zoom Vomero 60s reference).
Per EDDBUD, Run Moore, Doctors of Running.
Next Pair aggregates 4 expert reviews of the Mount to Coast R1, including EDDBUD, Run Moore, Ben Parkes.
Per EDDBUD, Run Moore, Ben Parkes.
Compared to other road long run in the same lane.
