Comments on: Merrell AllOut Rush and AllOut Fuse Running Shoe Previews

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:55:47 +0000

In reply to Manuel Gallardo. I found the Rush to feel very hard on road sections, would not recommend for road use. I haven't tried the Fuse so can't comment on that one.

By: Manuel Gallardo

Manuel Gallardo — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 17:12:03 +0000

Hi Peter, I am really in love with these shoes, I had a look on a web shop (Merrell is not very popular in Spain and it is difficult to find it in running shops) and maybe I buy it. The use would be two kilometers of road (from home to trail) and the rest trail areas but not very technical or difficult. Do you think is it a right use for these shoes? Now I use Mizuno Wave Ascend and I feel them very hard on road sections. Thank you.

By: Jung-ae

Jung-ae — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:43:36 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. It was a different feeling. They felt good at that time but you never know until you wear them for a week or so. I am torn between this pair and a New Balance pair. The New Balance fit like gloves with less arch and heel support. I'd had their minimus in the past which was bad for my arches, so I am a little reluctant to go with another New Balance. I guess I will have to try and see if Merrell works.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:59:16 +0000

In reply to Jung-ae. They do have a bit of arch support, but not prominent. Really hard to say if it would be a positive or negative change since each person's experience in a given shoe can be very different. Was your sense that it felt better or worse?

By: Jung-ae

Jung-ae — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:51:01 +0000

Would you recommend them for low arches? I tried them on in a store. They felt quite different from the other shoes I’ve had. I couldn’t decide if it was a good thing or not. I’ve been suffering from arch pain for months and am looking for something new.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:53:37 +0000

In reply to Onno. Moreso since it does not have big lugs. Yes, I'd call it a hybrid shoe.

By: Onno

Onno — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 07:02:36 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. Thanks. The fuse is better for the road? Because it is a hybrid?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 15:54:11 +0000

In reply to Onno. I have not tried the Flash, but the Rush is not a great road shoe. To luggy, too much rubber underfoot. Feels hard.

By: Onno

Onno — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 08:41:07 +0000

Will these shoes do well on road? Or should I go for the bare acces 3?

Thanks

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sat, 05 Apr 2014 21:56:26 +0000

In reply to Flaco. I've found the Rush to be too firm and too heavy for my taste, just has not been a good match for me. Should be getting the Bare Access Ultra soon, high hopes for that one!

By: Flaco

Flaco — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:00:43 +0000

I’ve had the AllOut Rush for a few weeks now and have put in some decent mileage. I would absolutely love this shoe except that I can’t cinch it tight enough b/c of the lacing system. That means no technical trails which is why I bought this shoe so I’m really disappointed. I’m probably going to cut the omnifit lace straps out and see if I can use regular laces. I also use Merell’s Bare Acess and MixMaster Move and they fit fine so didn’t think my feet were that narrow. But I do think this shoe will work great for a lot of people.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:30:27 +0000

In reply to marc. Don't have the Fuse unfortunately.