I have bought my Adidas Duramo 8 black running shoes more than two three years ago, after careful searches in the Internet.
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After 4 years I see that, I made a good decision!
It is so light and comfortable that, I wear my comfy Adidas Cloudfoam Duramo 8 shoes almost every weekend in the summer with great comfort.
Adidas Duramo Series
Adidas Duramo series (Currently Duramo 8 and Duramo 9 available on the market) are usually known as one of the best price/performance ratios running shoes. They are very comfortable and lightweight, like Adidas Stan Smith shoes. You can walk/run many kilometers without any problem. Although they have premium features, they are usually in discount. Adidas Cloudfoam shoes are usually perfect for daily activities.
Features
- Breathable air mesh upper for flexibility and comfort
- 100% Textile
- Seamless construction
- Midfoot TPU cage for maximum Support
- Cloudfoam midsole for maximum Comfort and Cushioning
- ADIWEAR™ outsole for maximum Durability
- Released in March 2017
- Weight 10 oz (Men)
First Impression
When I got my Adidas Cloudfoam Duramo 8, I thought that they are very rough! Especially Cloudfoam midsole was very thick. Yes, I saw it in Internet but did not liked thick midsole when I take it in my hands. Fortunately, I realized great features of Cloudfoam midsole, as I use it.
Comfort
Adidas Duramo 8 is extremely lightweight ( Duramo 8 weight is less than 300 grams! Size 10) and comfortable shoes.
Comfortability of Adidas Duramo 8 comes from its Cloudfoam midsole. Adidas Cloudfoam midsole absorbs shocks very well. Besides shock absorbs, even in daily walks, your feet get relaxed after hours.
During my last trip in Italy, walked more than 15 kilometers a day without any hassle. Definitely this is due to Cloudfoam midsole.
Surely Adidas boost models absorb shocks much better, but Duramo8 is fairly enough for daily walking with affordable price.
Mesh Upper and Breathability
Air Mesh upper is a standard (and must!) for a good walking/running shoe nowadays as it is Adidas Duramo8. During hot (+40 °C) summer days breathability of a good shoe is something vital. Exhalation of heat from shoes make your feet healthy and comfortable.
Adidas Duramo8 upper mesh is so breathable that I can feel very small wind blows around! (Really!). I did not have a shoe like this before. Drawback of this is that, if very little amount of water drops on to upper mesh, it gets into the shoes! That might be annoying when you are washing your face in lavatory 🙂
Static Electric Shock Free Rubber Sole!
Another small but important feature of Adidas Duramo8 is its anti-static electrical sole. I’m sure that most of you “shocked” with static electricity when you touch metallic things or when you get off the car. Some shoes don’t allow static electric to ground and when you touch something conductive, all static electric accumulated in your body quickly ground. I don’t know you, but I hate that shock! Fortunately due to its rubber sole, Adidas Duramo8 allows static electric to ground and prevents you from shocking! 🙂
Sizing
Sizes of Adidas Duramo 8 m running shoes are smaller than regular shoes, like most Adidas shoes. It really runs small. I recommend you buy at least half size bigger.
Durability
Adidas cloudfoam Duramo 8 has durable Adiwear outsole. That new tech textile makes it very durable and long lasting. Actually, it seems like a cheap regular textile upper, but it is not! I’m using these shoes more than 2 3 years and no deformation or wear-out yet. Besides upper mesh sole, other parts like midsole or rubber sole is still tight and robust.
is Duramo 8 Machine Washable?
Adidas Duramo 8 is machine washable. Machine washed at least 10+ times and no deformation. After machine wash, they still look like new, and I love it 🙂
Adidas Duramo 8 vs Duramo 9
Two years ago, Adidas released new generation of Adidas Duramo series: Duramo 9. Adidas Duramo 9 has a new look and similar material. I did not try it and have no idea about its usability. If you have chance to try both Duramo 8 and Duramo 9 in a real store, please try it and leave a comment here about Duramo 8 vs Duramo 9 🙂
Also, I should note that Duramo 8 is still available in many online stores, including Amazon with affordable prices. Since it is a previous generation shoe, it has better prices over Duramo 9 and other similar Adidas shoes.
Adidas Duramo 8 Review
Adidas Duramo 8 m is a real running shoe with great comfort and functionality. On the other hand, many people wear Duramo 8 for daily walking, exercise or even for casual activities. Because it is really comfortable!
Duramo 8 has a great price / performance ratio. Since it is a previous generation shoe, its prices are very affordable compared to Adidas Duramo 9 and similar level training shoes. Although it is a previous generation shoe, Duramo 8 is still a premium level shoe with great features. If you find a good deal, don’t lose it!
Adidas Duramo8 is advertised as “running” shoes, but if you are a serious runner, you should go with boost models (Which are more expensive models). But, if you are planning to use it for daily workout, running and outdoor activities, Duramo 8 is absolutely perfect choice. It’s Cloudfoam midsole and upper mesh makes these shoes suitable for long walking with marvelous price / performance ratio.
Sizes run small. If possible try it in a real store, if not buy at least half size bigger.
Where to Buy?
Buy From Amazon
Buy From Producer, Adidas
Adidas Duramo 8 Running Shoes Review
Summary
Adidas Duramo 8 Running Shoes are one of the lightest shoes of Adidas. It has Exceptional Comfort and Durability. Unfortunately it is hard to find.
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Written by Metin Karal
Metin Karal is a Computer Engineer with over 25 years of experience working with internet technologies, trends, and digital tools since 1995. He brings this deep background into his product reviews, combining technical expertise with careful research to deliver honest, practical insights for readers. Passionate about technology, Metin also enjoys programming in C# and is currently developing PairMem, a challenging memory game available for free on the official Microsoft Store.
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