KAILAS FUGA EX 2 Full Review | Best Kailas trail running shoes? | Run4Adventure
KAILAS FUGA EX 2 full in-depth review. One of the biggest surprises for me last year when it comes to testing out running kit, was how well the Kailas FUGA EX 2 trail running shoes performed on their first run! Hands down it was the best feeling shoe I had run in from the Kailas brand and it felt like it had been tailor made for my foot shape. I've found myself reaching for the FUGA EX 2 more and more these days and I've managed to run 70+ miles in them. The shoes have had a really thorough testing so we thought it was about time we brought you our full in-depth review of this great trail all-rounder.
Thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always - stay safe and keep on running!
Links mentioned in the video:
KAILAS FUGA EX 2 - kailasgear.com/products/fuga-...
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0:00 Intro
1:24 Facts & Figures
2:11 Upper
3:33 Midsole
4:05 Outsole
4:48 Performance
7:35 Scoring
10:04 Comparisons
10:44 Conclusion
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Great review. Do you still feel that we should be sizing down a half size. I’m usually a US 12. Noticed they only make up to size 11.5. Would the 11.5 work? Thanks
Looks like a good shoe and not too expensive. Re those laces, I assume they are elastic? I run elastic in some of my shoes (not all) and I never understand why people fiddle about with the locking mechanisms, surplus lace and toggles etc. All I do is get them comfortable and when I'm happy with the lace placement, I cut each lace end, tie them in a knot to stop them slipping back through the locking device, then melt the ends to stop fraying. I leave about 25-30mm for adjustment and that's it. You do end up with two little 'tails' but IMO, that's preferable to having to stuff them away each time.
Hi Loyd, been on the Kailas website and the largest size they do is 11.5. I usually go for a 12.5 in Hoka's. Worry that the 11.5 wouldn't be big enough.
since you have brought this shoe to everyone’s attention.., I’m interested
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🇨🇦Good review once again, looks like a great shoe. Love speed laces but the companies that use them need to make a better lace pocket...frustrating!
Like for Loyd from Spain...And good week for everyone.
You forgot to mention the wonderful sentence - for us runners - printed at the heel cup.
Do they dry fast?
I have to wonder…. Is this a replacement/stand-in for the Peregrine? And as always. Thanks for a great upload! 👏🏼✌🏼
just tried.. in downhill ... hard downill are best shoes ever for me
of course .. i tried also in uphill and flat... good in all condition ....but in Downhill ...Amazing
I think it's a very underrated trail running shoe! Glad you're enjoying them and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Looks a good shoe, just the lace design puts me off, not sure why, probably just because I’ve never used that type in a running shoe and you stick to what you know.
Never Stop Exploring... 🤔hmm who says that...
I feel like that shoe look so similar to Salomon Sense Ride it's almost lawsuit material.
When you see it up close its nothing like a Salomon Sense Ride but I know what you mean 👍 I personally think it runs much better than a Sense Ride as well. Thanks for watching 🙏
Holy cow are these shoes unwearable. The upper is amazing. The mesh is superb and the toe bumper is fantastic. The Vibram outsole is a thing of beauty. Aaaaand then there's the midsole. While everyone and their uncle has gone max cushion, it looks like Kailas decided that they wanted a block of wood between the outsole and the runner's foot. I haven't run with something so hard since I wore a pair of clogs as a laugh when I was on holiday in Holland. Unbelievably disappointed in these shoes. I bought them because of your review and, while they'll be fine as fashion sneakers (I got the cream and brown version that's super attractive), there's no way I can run in them at all.
Wow I'm shocked you're saying that! The midsole doesn't feel like a piece of wood. I find the level of cushioning really comfortable and the rocker feels great. Obviously cushioning is a personal thing, what trail shoes where you running in before? It not a deeply cushioned shoe like a Speedgoat but it's still well cushioned 🤔
@@Run4Adventure I typically run with Hoka Speedgoats or New Balance Trail More's (you really should review the V3's). I wasn't expecting high levels of cushioning on the shoe. But I also wasn't expecting what I got. It was shocking really.
@@OrdMandrell1 Well that's probably why it didn't feel right to you. Your use to having way more cushioning in the midsole of your trail shoes! The midsole on the FUGA EX 2 isn't firm, youve just got use to very soft shoes 👍
@@Run4Adventure I've been told that it softens up after about 60km. Gonna run them all of next week and see where I end up.
@@OrdMandrell1 It will definitely soften up and I hope you get on with it better once it does 😊
It just is so heavy!?
They really dont run heavy, feels a lot lighter when you've got them on your feet 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 😊
What actually makes the shoe a top 5 running shoe of the year?? Plenty manufacturers and brands on the market nowadays but probably around 5 make a good, trail running shoes. This one isn't one of them.
It made it into "MY" top 5 running shoes of the year. I tested out quite a few road shoes and trail shoes last year and I can assure you that the Kailas FUGA EX2 was in my top 5! Are you literally telling me that this shoe isn't one of my top 5 favorites? 🤔 Obviously running shoe choice is super personal, just because you don't like a shoe, it doesn't mean it can't make "MY" top 5 Jarek. Out of interest have you run in the Kailas FUGA EX2? 🤔 Thanks for watching.
@@Run4Adventure Hi Loyd👋 I didn't hear you in your video saying 'MY' but top 5 trail running shoes of the year. That would make a difference. Yes, tested them and not my fit.
.....by the way, let me know when visiting Gran Canaria. Would be more than happy to take you for a spin in the mountains here and do another video review maybe. 🤔
@@jarekbatkowski9039 That would be great, I'd love to come and run there! Thanks for the offer 🙏😊
i Just buy the fuga ex 2 ... in Downhill best shoes ever.... Amazing 🎉i Need more time to talk about running and climbing
I can’t in good conscience buy shoes from a Chinese National company. Will continue to give my money to US, UK, EU, and other Asian companies.
Where do you think those shoes are made? Look at these the look like they are made by Salomon, probably same factory probably a reason they can be more competitive in price
Other brands are also made in China. Major brands contract manufacturers in China to build almost everything.
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