ONE MIX LIGHT ARMOR: a $125 carbon plated racer?

ONE MIX LIGHT ARMOR: a $125 carbon plated racer?
This is my full review of the One Mix Light Armor. An affordable carbon plated running shoe: Pick yourself up a pair here: amzn.to/3HT55GO
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[@tigerjazz61]

Matt, I bought a pair of these a couple months ago. Yep the packaging was over the top! I ended up returning them because the fit for me never felt right. But I’m sure other folks may love them.

[@its_Matt_B_]

I was pleasantly surprised because I expected them not ti feel right, but they did. I suppose it’s the same for a lot of shoes.

[@the187alx]

I recently bought the adidas Adizero Prime X Strung for 125 EUR...

[@its_Matt_B_]

Wow! What a deal! I've only run in v2, but I love them!

[@the187alx]

​@@its_Matt_B_these v1 are mental, I will do a review soon. But from a casual perspective

[@ABU_ABDULSALAM]

I was amazed by this shoe when I got a deal from Ali Express for $53. I hope it will provide me with good running speeds.

[@its_Matt_B_]

That’s an epic deal for these shoes! 💫

[@ABU_ABDULSALAM]

@@its_Matt_B_ What was your impression of these shoes in terms of long distances?

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@ABU_ABDULSALAM They felt good. Not too snappy, but they were comfortable.

[@ABU_ABDULSALAM]

@@its_Matt_B_ Unfortunately, it was a failed experiment. It caused me pain in my shin bone

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@ABU_ABDULSALAM Ugh! Sorry to hear it! 😞

[@redstonep7607]

i like it when they priced the shoes right. Carbon plated shoes around $120. You can not hear of that anywhere. Saucony Endorphin pro is $220. I will surely consider to buy one of these when I think I need a carbon plated racer… I am still a beginner in my running journey so speed 2 is great for me for the next two years. Afterwards, I probably can pick this up for 50% off.. that’s $60 for a plated shoe. It is a deal for me. I do not want to send you the pink hand nail emoji, i Love that party face emoji you asked on another video. 🥳 we could do some party here too.

[@its_Matt_B_]

Every video is a party so I’ll always accept the party face! Yep, good prices are to be had if we wait a while! Another comment mentioned picking up a pair of AlphaFly for $60! Can you believe the luck at finding that deal?! 🤯

[@redstonep7607]

@@its_Matt_B_ I would not buy an alphafly even for $60, since I think I am a heel striker since my outersole indicates that I am a mid foot and heel striker. Those alphafly will rip up very quickly on my feet … I might not even step hard enough on those air pockets anyway…. Lol. But I am learning forefoot running in the past month and realize it gives workout on my calf muscles whereas heel strikes work on my thighs. I can do a 10k run now.. my first 5k with forefoot running and the latter 5k as I am getting tired I go with heel striking, powered by my thigh muscles.

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@redstonep7607 You're so good to think critically about whether the Alphafly would really work for you! Yes, different strike patterns really work different areas of the leg!

[@TolunayOrkun]

Interesting shoe. Most likely of Chinese origin... Paint job is quite eye catching💅. I liked the engineering with the cord going around heel collar and pulling forward to get a heel lockdown without needing runner loop lacing. 👍 But that exposed heel air unit is likely to be punctured easily if it hits a sharp edge. I think the foam looks like EVA, maybe some sort of chemically modified EVA. I think it looks a bit fancier than my $100 Atreyu Artist. However, a better comparison would probably be PUMA Deviate Nitro 2. It is $40 more expensive but there are usually discount coupons available, and the foam is a combination of nitrogen infused EVA and PEBA (dual layer arrangement). I don't know if you took a look at PUMA Deviate Nitro 2. Maybe you did, I don't remember right now.

[@its_Matt_B_]

I didn't run in the Deviate Nitro 2, but I loved the first Deviate Nitro! That air unit feels quite tough, but it's only a sharp stone away from being punctured. However, even if it was punctured I can't quite see how it would make too big a difference to the ride. I suppose it could have a use, but it could just as easily be aesthetic only. I wasn't the Artist's biggest fan, but the Artist feels more race-ready than this shoe. This shoe feels like a tempo day shoe more than race day shoe.

[@the187alx]

by the way I also got these recently, for just $80. I'm really curious, they arrive tomorrow

[@its_Matt_B_]

Nice! LMK know your thoughts on them!

[@the_mid_night_runner]

💅 interesting mate, nice to have an affordable shoe on the market

[@its_Matt_B_]

Cheers, James! Yes it is! We need more less-expensive options to help drive down the price of all shoes (or at least slow the price increases).

[@the_mid_night_runner]

@It's Matt B or more premium outlet stores. I picked up a pair of Alphafly's for $60 at Christmas. Almost lost my mind hahaha

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@the_mid_night_runner Wow! What a fantastic find! I’m sure you thought they were mispriced! 🤣 That’s amazing!

[@the_mid_night_runner]

It cracks me up considering I bought my first pair for $380aud in '21. So I had to buy 2 more pairs at that price. Maybe 1 for training lolz

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@the_mid_night_runner At that price I’d pick up a pair to do the gardening and another to go to the shops! 🤣

[@rob_runs_az]

💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼 Great review Matt. Good luck on your race!

[@its_Matt_B_]

Thanks for the 💅🏽 and the luck! I'll need it! 💪🏽

[@Shearctz]

I just received my 1st pair. Definitely has some bounce comparing to my other pair of brooks guardrail 22. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow.

[@its_Matt_B_]

Oh nice! Check back in and LMK what you think after a run or two!

[@huzcer]

How long did they last in the end before the foam was done?

[@davidsaxe7077]

💅 nice to have more affordable options.

[@its_Matt_B_]

Agreed! Shoes, and especially carbon plated shoes, have just got out of control with their prices!

[@issonethingsupposedtogoher653]

Would you say they would be better for over or under pronating?

[@its_Matt_B_]

Neither. They are a neutral shoe but the carbon plate will provide equal motion control.

[@Wings_nut]

Matt did you mention heel drop and stack height and I missed it?

[@its_Matt_B_]

I didn't mention the stack height as that info wasn't available, however the drop is 8mm.

[@Wings_nut]

@@its_Matt_B_ Copy that; thanks Matt

[@lironratzon56]

Hi bro, thanks for the great review! My I have a question for you, I'm 1.94 tall, and weigh 115 kilos. I love to run, but need a shoe that will keep my back healthy. Which shoe do you recommend?

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@lironratzon56 this is a bit tricky because I don’t know what is wrong with your back. Do you like a firmer or softer ride? Do you need any stability features?

[@lironratzon56]

@@its_Matt_B_ I have a herniated disc in the L4 and L5 vertebrae - I am a former athlete, I know how to listen to my body, I no longer have pain and I feel that I can start training again, of course in a moderate way. But I need the best shoe for this goal

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@lironratzon56 Sorry to hear it! I had a herniated disc at the same spot a few years ago and know it can be miserable! I think this One Mix shoe will be a bit too firm.

[@lironratzon56]

@@its_Matt_B_ Thank you! Do you know which type would suit me best? I run on a firmer road

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@lironratzon56 Ultimately, buying a running shoe is a very individual thing, because the most important aspect is comfort. If you're looking for a soft(ish) daily trainer, I recommend something like the Hoka Clifton or Puma Magnify Nitro 2.

[@gidgiddoni9919]

AliExpress these shoes are $55-65 now.

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@gidgiddoni9919 Nice! That’s an especially good deal! 🙌🏽

[@waynestevens5]

💅 is OneMix only available in the US?

[@its_Matt_B_]

Cheers for the 💅🏽, Wayne! OneMixofficial.com shows worldwide shipping and OneMix shoes can be bought on Amazon and AliExpress, so you should have no problem picking up a pair!

[@plmcreation3051]

Sir how to buy this shoes in India Please tell me

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@plmcreation3051 I’m sorry. There is no way for me to know this. Please contact One Mix here on IG to ask them.

[@shenoymathew777]

@@plmcreation3051you cant you order them to India be ready to pay hefty customs on jt

[@MaickRock]

💅🏼

[@its_Matt_B_]

🙌🏽 Ty!

[@andrewrumayar3103]

💅

[@its_Matt_B_]

🙌🏽 Ty!

[@andrewrumayar3103]

@@its_Matt_B_ unless I missed it, you actually never mentioned how cushioned the midsole is...

[@user-gx1jt7he6g]

Is this flexible?

[@its_Matt_B_]

It depends what you compare it to. As far as carbon plated shoes goes it is fairly flexible, but it's rigid compared with a normal daily trainer.

[@user-gx1jt7he6g]

Does it good for daily usage? Im want to buy it for my long standing job. Does it have good flexibility and durabillity for few yers normal job? Its 35$ and this gonna be my 20days pay. Should i buy it?

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@user-gx1jt7he6g No. do not buy this. You will not want a carbon plated shoe for standing a long time in.

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💅 😂

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Cheers! ✌🏽

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Cheers, Leon! 👊🏽

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🙌🏽 Cheers, James!

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[@its_Matt_B_]

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