Mount to Coast R1 vs C1

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Mount to Coast R1
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Updated Jun 19, 2026 08:36 PM

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Our Verdict

Mount to Coast R1

Mount to Coast C1

The Mount to Coast R1 and Mount to Coast C1 are two ultra running shoes from the Hong Kong-based brand that are built for different uses. The C1 is built for long-distance training and is heavier and built on a taller platform. The R1 is built for racing and is lighter and lower stacked. Both feature the same dual lacing system that allows you to easily loosen the upper around the forefoot to accommodate foot swelling during long runs.

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Variants

  • R1 (Agave - (Men - US 9))
  • R1 (Agave - (Women - US 7))
  • C1 (Pulse - (Men - US 9))
  • C1 (Ultraviolet - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

4.8
7.5

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

1.4
7.2

Heel Energy Return 
 

1.5
6.6

Plate 
 

None
None

Heel Stack Height 
 

35.1 mm
41.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

27.6 mm
33.9 mm

Weight  

6.7
5.7

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.7
5.7

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Mount to Coast R1 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Mount to Coast C1 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Mount to Coast R1 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Mount to Coast C1 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

242.6 g (8.56 oz)
268.2 g (9.46 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Mount to Coast R1 Stack Height Photo
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Mount to Coast C1 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

35.1 mm
41.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

27.6 mm
33.9 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.5 mm
7.9 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Mount to Coast R1 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Mount to Coast C1 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
96 mm (3.8")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

77 mm (3.0")
82 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

117 mm (4.6")
121 mm (4.8")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.53
2.30

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

4.24
3.56

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Mount to Coast R1 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Mount to Coast C1 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

279 mm (11.0")
281 mm (11.1")

Internal Heel Width 
 

69 mm (2.7")
70 mm (2.8")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
98 mm (3.9")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.0

Forefoot Width Photo  

Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

4.4 mm (0.171")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-0.3 mm (-0.012")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.0

Forefoot Height Photo  

Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.4 mm (-0.096")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.9

Arch Fit Photo  

Mount to Coast C1 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

1.8 mm (0.070")

Length Fit 
 

10

Toe Clearance Photo  

Mount to Coast C1 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.4

Heel Rocker Photo  

Mount to Coast C1 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

30 mm (1.2")

Heel Apex Position 
 

19.0%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

28.2°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.2

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

49 mm (1.9")

Toe Apex Position 
 

62.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

24.0°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

Mount to Coast C1 Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture  

Mount to Coast C1 Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name 
 

Circlecell

Primary Foam Type 
 

TPEE

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A

Secondary Foam Type 
 

N/A

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Mount to Coast R1 Other Features Photo
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Mount to Coast C1 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

1.5
6.6

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast R1 Heel Energy Return
 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast C1 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

66.4%
74.7%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

1.4
7.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Mount to Coast R1 Forefoot Energy Return
 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

66.2%
76.7%

Heel Cushioning 
 

6.0
8.0

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Mount to Coast R1 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Mount to Coast C1 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast R1 Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast C1 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.75 J
3.27 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

7.72 J
9.82 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

13.14 J
17.91 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

5.4
8.8

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Mount to Coast R1 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast R1 Forefoot Cushioning
 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

3.34 J
5.27 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

5.82 J
9.70 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

8.58 J
15.05 J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.6
8.3

Heel Firmness  

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Mount to Coast R1 Heel Firmness

Heel Firmness Graph  

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Mount to Coast C1 Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N 
 

61.3 N/mm
49.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

136.5 N/mm
57.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

289.2 N/mm
76.3 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.0
7.3

Forefoot Firmness  

 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast R1 Forefoot Firmness

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N 
 

146.2 N/mm
56.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

299.1 N/mm
69.9 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

567.5 N/mm
94 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.3

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.07 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.99 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.94 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.8

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

111 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.2

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

65.9%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.0

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

 Preview Graph
Mount to Coast C1 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

10.7 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

286 N

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