Diadora Atomo Star
A made-in-Italy premium max-cushion trainer (40/34mm) with springy supercritical foam and no plate, scored 9.58/10 by RoadTrailRun. For runners who want deep, vibration-absorbing cushion with a distinct rebound at relaxed paces. The $240 price and warm, lined upper are the trade-offs.
Reach for the Diadora Atomo Star for everyday training miles, long runs and easy recovery days. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Springy, vibration-absorbing supercritical foam
- Light for its 40mm stack
- Premium Italian craftsmanship
- Very expensive for an unplated trainer
- Upper runs warm
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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