Mount-to-Coast R1 Review After 393 km | Is It an Ultra Running Shoe?

Mount-to-Coast is a new brand positioning itself specifically for ultra runners. In this video, I share my honest review after nearly 400 kilometres of road running in their R1. I break down how the shoe fits, how it feels on long runs, how responsive the cushioning is, and—most importantly—how the outsole durability holds up over time.

In this review, I cover:
• Fit & toe box space (including the dual-lace system)
• Cushioning feel and long-distance comfort
• Responsiveness compared to shoes like the On Cloudsurfer and Topo Spectre 2
• Real-world durability after hundreds of kilometres
• Who this shoe is for — and when to use it.

If you’re looking for a long-run road shoe, a marathon trainer, or considering the Mount-to-Coast R1 for ultra distances, this review will help you decide if it’s worth your money.

👇 Let me know in the comments:
Have you run in the Mount-to-Coast R1? How is the durability holding up for you?

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And as always, Keep on Running.

Chapters
00:00 Mount-to-Coast an ultra runners brand
00:15 Honest shoe reviews, based on hundreds of kilometres of testing
00:34 Mount-to-Coast R1 specifications
01:07 Talking Points of this review
01:22 Fit
02:59 Cushioning
03:38 Responsiveness
06:12 For who is the Mount-to-Coast R1?
07:14 Final verdict

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Disclaimer: Mount-to-Coast gave me the R1 to test. The company didn't pay for this review, nor has it any say about my review. This opinion is mine. Mount-to-Coast also hasn't seen this video for publication. I only reached out to them to ask them their view about the wear-and-tear of the outsole.