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Disclaimer: I received a pair of Ampla Sports Ampla Fly Shoe to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!
Finding the right shoe to wear while exercising is tricky business, especially because our needs are different for different sorts of exercise. Since I got Achilles tendinitis back in March, I’ve been on the hunt for a new pair of shoes to run in, so I was especially interested to try out the Ampla Fly shoes!
When I first got my Ampla Fly shoes, I immediately noticed the bottom of the shoe, as it looks SO different than other brands.
The bottom of the shoe has a carbon plate that attaches to the sole, and gives feedback to the runner. The feedback helps the runner fix their form, and this correction helps to avoid heel striking. Cool, isn’t it? This video explains more about the technology that went into creating the Ampla Fly shoe!
So how did it feel? My first work out in the shoes was a 45 minute walk. The springy-ness of the shoes was definitely weird at first, but part way through the walk I had mostly adjusted.
My second workout was a 1.75 mile run. I wondered how it would feel when I was hitting the ground harder than a walk, and I have to say that the bottom of the shoe felt pretty comfortable. I’ve worn them on three or four other runs as well, and each of those runs felt great!
These shoes are meant to be for shorter runs (i.e. not a weekend long run) and speed work. I have only been able to test them on short runs because I’m trying to slowly come back from achilles tendinitis, so I can’t say how I would feel on a longer run.
Mid run break to enjoy the fog on the pond!
I have enjoyed lots of walks in the Ampla Fly shoes as well, and I’m loving them for walking. I feel light on my feet, and my feet feel good when I’m done! This little puppy is sure loving all the walks as well!
Ampla is working on creating specific shoes for other types of runs as well, and I’m excited to see what they come up with!
I wasn’t sure what to expect about the Ampla Fly shoes. However, I absolutely think these shoes are fantastic! I’m going to continue to incorporate these shoes in my training as I build back after my injury this spring!
Now it’s your turn to share! What do you look for in a running shoe?
