Gave the R1s a try and so glad I did! The dual lacing system works perfect for my feet. They are a joy to run in mile after mile. Wearing them for a half marathon this Sunday, and for my first 50k in February.
The R1 Twilight is very comfortable right out of the box! The two part adjustment is perfect. It makes the shoes snug without being tight. The cushioning worked great on the 10mi treadmill run with 18% incline. No problems with 10k elevation gain! I can't wait to test them at Across The Years 6 Day in a couple of weeks!
Wore these for the first time at my first Hyrox race. Was skeptical at first for not having trained in these. I had just received them Thursday and headed out Friday. I decided to wear them during travel. They felt amazing and my gut said wear them for the race. I’m glad I did. My feet were the only things that felt great the entire race. Definitely held up better than I did.
I run very long distances with a 200-miler coming up and am so glad to have these. Super light and comfortable.
Super happy to finally have found a new road shoe after two years of searching. Amazing. Wore these for an Ultramarathon and put some great miles in comfort for six hours in them.
I bought these to get back into running after taking a long (~1-2 years) break due to knee problems. Running on any other shoes gave me crippling pain in my knees, but so far I have been on two runs (including downhill stretches) and have had no pain. Excited to build up to some distance again!
So stoked on these R1’s. They’re stable, comfortable, fast and enable endurance. Coming from brooks and hokas and I don’t think I’ll be going back to anything else any time soon. Would give these 10 stars if I could!
These shoes ROCK the comfort and they look awesome! I'm buying more pairs so I never run out. Great work MtC!
Love my R1Rs! Felt great right out of the box for a 7.5 mile run and looking forward to getting my first pair of P1s soon.
After much consideration, I took the leap and bought my first mount to coast R1 and I'm in LOVE!! As a barefoot runner (running with barefoot shoes) I wanted something that can give me the same space and connection to the earth but with more support and R1 is just that!! It delivered from the first try. I didn't know such level of comfort can even exist and the impact of that on how I run, how much more ease I feel it's incredible. This shoe is PERFECT!!
Thank you mount to coast, I'm your client for life!
Nousha
Love the shoe and v happy with it after multiple long runs over the past few weeks. Now want to try out the P1s too at some point soon
I’m not a marathon runner but recreational running is what I do. I will say first shoes that I have never been sore, feet tingling or shin splints when I have down time between running. Literally changed my life and make running enjoyable. No regrets!
I can't believe how comfortable the R1 truly is. Since the R1 is an ultra shoe, I bought it specifically for my recent endurance challenge. I ran a fasted 5x5: five marathons in five days while fasting. I used the R1 exclusively for this challenge and I could not believe how comfortable it was, even after the fifth marathon. Well done. Mount to Coast, well done.
Taken my R1s on an initial run and they felt good. Fit is true to size. Time and miles will tell….
really loving these, I purchased my first pair, and instantly fell in love with them. I never thought I would find a better shoe than my trusty hokas. These have replaced hokas for me, and currently PR all my training runs on a weekly basis. I also bought a pair for my wife, and my father, who are marathoners as well, and have soley used hokas for the past few years, they too love them as much as I do. They are just really comfortable, and they like to go fast! Need more colors! :)
I recently purchased the Mount to Coat R1, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. These shoes offer an incredibly comfortable fit, which is noticeable the moment you put them on. After struggling with foot pain for over a month, I was hesitant about getting back into running, but the R1 made the transition effortless.
The cushioning is exceptional—soft yet supportive—and provided the comfort I needed to run without any discomfort. The stability is another standout feature; it offered excellent balance and alignment, which made a significant difference in my performance and confidence on the road.
Overall, the Mount to Coat R1 ranks among the best running shoes I’ve ever worn. If you’re looking for comfort, support, and stability in your runs, these are a game-changer. Highly recommend!
I pulled these babies out of the box and thought I was going for a 3 mile test run. They felt so good, I decided to go for 10 miles. I took them up a hillside, on pavement and gravel and they felt amazing. The only part of me that didn’t hurt the next day was my feet. I will be a repeat customer.
I ran 100 miles trails in R1! Unbelievable but true. I usually get 2-4 blisters at my usual hot spots but not this time. Tesla Hertz 100 miles is somewhat of an easy trails mostly roots and flat. Although I brought a few other shoes with me but I did not need to change shoes at all!
Amazingly comfortable and legs were not trashy after the race! The duo lacing system is such a brilliant idea!
Photos attached. One was during the race and the other was after the race.
I love P1. I love every Mount to Coast shoe, but was thrilled to get into P1 because it doesn't over-correct or push my foot around like motion control designs have done in the past for me. With P1 I can run long and strong knowing that my feet are getting stronger with each step. If you're an over pronator you have to try P1.
So far these are great. Great support/cushion. I like them so far
These are easily the best running sneakers I have ever owned - form, function, comfort are all A+. They are somehow equal parts supportive and cushioned, so my feet and legs feel incredibly stable while also like running on a cloud. Thanks, Mount to Coast!
Perfect out of the box, ready to hit the road. They feel incredible.
After putting over 100 miles on the Mount to Coasts, including completing a 50-mile ultra with zero blisters or foot issues, I’d confidently recommend them to anyone looking for a durable and versatile daily trainer capable of handling race conditions. Even at this mileage, the sole looks virtually new, and they still have the same bounce as day one.
While they’re not particularly flashy or specialized in any one area, they’re the kind of shoe you can forget about during long, steady miles—a huge plus for high-mileage weeks or ultra training. The added stability also shines in those later miles, especially when fatigue sets in and form starts to waver, helping keep your ankles and knees aligned.
For most recreational runners, this model, paired with a faster “speed” shoe, would make an excellent two-shoe rotation.
