Comments: I'm VERY, VERY disappointed with this shoe. The original Defyance was great! I got 420 miles in them. The Defyance 2 seems bulky and the toe box is huge! The cushioning, or lack there of, caused shin problems I've never experienced before. I've gone to the Nike Vomero 4. I'm 6'1", 195 pounds and run 30-35 miles per week.
From: Todd, Lenoir, NC
Comments: I need a well cushioned shoe or I suffer from knee pain after a run. I bought the Defyance 2 and really like the ride. They are a little narrow, but the fit is comfortable and the cushioning is superb. I bought a pair of Asics Kayano 15's because they were supposed to be the Cadillac of cushioned running shoes, but I went back to the Defyance 2 after only one run in the Asics. The Kayano 15's made my knees swell and hurt.
From: Ronnie, Destrehan, LA
Comments:Love this shoe. I was a fan of the Brooks Radius and hadn't found anything that fit as well. I'm a 47 year old male, high arches, 175 lbs, needing a neutral, high cushion shoe. I had run in the Brooks Glycerin, which is a higher priced full feature shoe, but I like the Defyance 2 even better. I consider it a great value and found it feeling much lighter than the Glycerin as well. I have less than 100 miles on them so far so will have to update regarding durability. I did replace the insole to gain somemore forefoot cushioning.
From: Gil, DeLand, FL
