I say this not to brag, but to let readers know that it is not a superhuman feat to run 13.1 miles in a 28mm shoe. I think the key is to run the majority of your miles/kms in a shoe with modest stack height, something that has become rare in 2025. As Sam pointed out, the shoe market has changed enormously from 20 years ago. But to suggest that it is inadvisable or impossible for most runners to race a half marathon in a shoe like the Cyclone 3 is nonsense. True, it won’t beat the Vaporfly. So what? People race for all kinds of reasons other than setting records. For me, building durable feet, knees, and connective tissue after years of sedentary living is a worthy aim. The Cyclones have been a blast to run in, both in training and on half marathon race day.

This Cyclone 3 colorway is fire. Hope to pick it up soon. Thanks for the review!