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Rank 82 out of 83 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Sole

ST90

Name: ST90
Brand: Sole

around $2700

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

67 Pros

56%
7 reviews (1h 14m)

52 Cons

The Sole ST90 treadmill offers a robust, gym-quality experience at home, but with a few trade-offs. Its powerful 2.0 HP AC motor delivers smooth, quick adjustments ideal for interval training, pushing you up to 12.5 mph and a challenging 15% incline. The innovative slat belt provides a firm yet surprisingly comfortable running surface, minimizing...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

75%

27 vs 9

Features

73%

8 vs 3

Comfort

13%

1 vs 7

Footprint

55%

12 vs 10

Performance

60%

9 vs 6

Tech Integration

Reviewer verdict

Across 7 YouTube reviews, the Sole ST90 earns a Summa score of 3.3/5, ranking #82 among Treadmills. Reviewers most often praise its features, performance, tech integration, while the most common criticisms concern performance, features.

The ST90 is repeatedly praised for its slat belt design, tech-forward console and versatile features, with about half of reviewers mentioning the slatted belt and many others noting the large touchscreen and connectivity. Reviewers frequently highlight strong performance capabilities — reviewers cite powerful AC motor performance, high top speed and substantial incline options — and note quiet, responsive transitions useful for interval and hill training. Comfort and durability are also commonly mentioned, with several reviewers calling the deck well-cushioned, spacious (20 x 60 in) and built like a tank capable of high weight capacity, and a few reviewers appreciating the included conveniences such as wireless charging, Bluetooth speakers and multiple storage pockets. Overall the praise centers on robust build, versatile training performance, and rich onboard tech and features reported across multiple reviews.

Criticisms cluster around usability and practical drawbacks: multiple reviewers complain about awkward speed/incline controls and manual adjustments that make HIIT or rapid changes tedious, and several note that the free-mode/manual belt can be hard to get moving. The ST90’s footprint and weight draw frequent criticism, with many reviewers warning it’s heavy, hard to move and non-folding, and some reviewers call out weak fans, an unadjustable screen and subpar speakers or inconsistent tech behavior. A number of reviewers also mention noise from the AC motor, a firmer-than-expected running feel for some users, and a warranty that is described as less extensive than other Soul models.

Analysis based on 7 YouTube reviews (1h 14m of video) with 67 pros and 52 cons extracted.

Pros (67)

Features (27)

I love its slatted belt design ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 0:24
you can go ahead and disengage the motor from this treadmill and use it like a manual treadmill ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 5:59
they do have a wireless charging station on the treadmill ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 9:38
boasts very clear graphics ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 3:08
One of its most impressive aspects we want to talk about is the slat belt design. Unlike traditional treadmills, the belt uses interlocking slats to create a firm yet smooth surface. ▶ Best Treadmills 2025 [My Honest Review After Testing 15+ Mod @ 6:43
15.6 in I actually felt like it looked looked bigger than that ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 2:56
the steeper the incline the easier the belt is to move ▶ Best Curved Manual Treadmills for 2024: 9 Expert Picks! 👀 @ 11:42
2.0 horsepower AC motor. so AC Motors are typically found only in treadmills that are in commercial gyms and they're known to perform better than DC motors which are found in most home treadmills and AC Motors are more durable to handle a lot of use ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 2:39
good amount of storage so you have four Pockets the two of them are larger for your water and then the smaller ones are good for things like you know keys or earbuds ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 9:17
flat slap belt motorized treadmill ▶ Best Curved Manual Treadmills for 2024: 9 Expert Picks! 👀 @ 11:30
this feature adds more training functionality to a pretty cool motorized treadmill ▶ Best Curved Manual Treadmills for 2024: 9 Expert Picks! 👀 @ 11:49
15.6 inch exactly touch screen that's bright and clear and pretty easy to see ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 7:07
the wireless charging pad just below the screen is a really nice touch you can use it to adjust or to charge your compatible phone so the pad also holds your phone in place and works as a place to store it ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 8:49
free mode you can adjust the incline up to eight levels ▶ Best Curved Manual Treadmills for 2024: 9 Expert Picks! 👀 @ 11:33
the st90 has been upgraded for this year so this is the new 2023 model ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 0:44
the top rack for your phone or your larger tablet it's adjustable ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 9:07
you can use eight levels of incline with this feature ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 5:07
it has a 2.0 HP AC now AC is typically used on Commercial treadmills ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 5:42
really versatile so the belts can be disengaged from the motor so you can control the pace of the belt yourself ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 4:40
having a profile also saves your workout history and your workout stats ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 11:18
The 15.6 in touchscreen is another highlight. It delivers sharp visuals for fitness classes, and when paired with the Soul Plus app, you get guided workouts that cater to athletes of all types. ▶ Best Treadmills 2025 [My Honest Review After Testing 15+ Mod @ 6:52
it's a slat belt treadmill ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 1:55
Customizability takes center stage on the ST92. It allows speed adjustments between 0.5 and 12 mph. That's coupled with 15 levels of incline. ▶ Best Treadmills 2025 [My Honest Review After Testing 15+ Mod @ 7:15
It's then the extra touches that cement the ST90 as a premium choice. Bluetooth speakers allow wireless audio, and the built-in wireless charging pad adds convenience for those who like to keep devices powered for workouts. ▶ Best Treadmills 2025 [My Honest Review After Testing 15+ Mod @ 8:06
free mode which disengages the motor and turns this into a manual treadmill allowing you to propel the belt yourself and use eight of the 15 incline levels ▶ Best Treadmill in 2025 | Top 4 Best Treadmill in 2025 @ 1:06
boasts a slat belt rather than the conventional continuous belt this also adds to its suitability for heavy usage while giving you better traction and improved impact reduction ▶ Best Treadmill in 2025 | Top 4 Best Treadmill in 2025 @ 0:40
packs an AC motor which is a lot more powerful and better equipped to handle heavy usage ▶ Best Treadmill in 2025 | Top 4 Best Treadmill in 2025 @ 0:30

Performance (12)

it worked quick and it was super quiet as it transitioned ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 5:33
This is definitely a powerful motor that can keep up with lots of speed ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 5:54
we found the incline to actually be pretty high to make for your really intense training options ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 3:50
this motor adjusts fairly quickly faster than other Soul treadmills so it is good for interval training ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 3:06
The Soul ST90 delivers on this front. so much. ▶ Best Treadmills 2025 [My Honest Review After Testing 15+ Mod @ 6:41
really great amount of training capabilities so it goes up to 12.5 miles per hour and it offers 15 levels of incline ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 3:42
the motor adjusts well and the console has quick adjustment buttons that's really great for interval training ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 15:42
not many of these are motorized meaning you can do incline change the speed ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 1:57
Whether you want to simulate outdoor hill running or maintain a steady pace, you can tailor sessions to your exact preferences. ▶ Best Treadmills 2025 [My Honest Review After Testing 15+ Mod @ 7:26
max speed of 12.5 mph and 15 levels of incline ▶ Best Treadmill in 2025 | Top 4 Best Treadmill in 2025 @ 0:58
can use this machine for both Tempo runs and Hill training ▶ Best Treadmill in 2025 | Top 4 Best Treadmill in 2025 @ 1:04
surprising amount of Versatility in how you use the so st90 ▶ Best Treadmill in 2025 | Top 4 Best Treadmill in 2025 @ 0:53

Tech Integration (9)

with the soul s 90 you can go ahead and mirror apps like Netflix, YouTube Disney Plus Hulu ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 3:27
you go ahead and get a free membership to the soul programming ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 1:32
the response time on the touchscreen is pretty decent ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 3:09
my favorite part is that the st90 comes with these 12 pre-loaded streaming apps ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 10:27
Netflix Hulu YouTube Spotify ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 10:32
the speakers are bluetooth enabled so you can play content from your phone through them ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 8:31
you can also screen mirror your phone ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 10:42
you can be able to watch your own content this way ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 9:15
this console is pretty streamlined and easy to use ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 9:28

Comfort (8)

one of my favorite treadmills that I've ever run on in terms of cushioning in terms of how it felt while I was running ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 6:47
the running surface on this is 20 x 60 in ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 6:45
this was a really well cushioned deck to run on ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 4:46
a little bit easier on your joints ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 5:45
probably one of my favorite belt decks I've ever run on ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 5:09
I love this led design it felt incredibly comfortable to run on ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 4:48
the belt is 20 inches wide and 60 inches long so it offers a great amount of space for pretty much all strides ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 4:33
The wide, low impact run surface also helps reduce strain on joints, a feature particularly beneficial for long-term fitness routines. ▶ Best Treadmills 2025 [My Honest Review After Testing 15+ Mod @ 7:32

Durability (6)

the build quality is just that good ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 3:18
it functions just like the day I assembled it ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 2:32
the weight capacity on this is 400 lb, so well above industry standard at that 300 lb ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 9:50
the build quality it's held up after 450 workouts of really rough use ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 2:19
the st90 is built like a tank ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 1:51
Dependable treadmill for marathon training ▶ Best Treadmill in 2025 | Top 4 Best Treadmill in 2025 @ 0:22

Value (3)

an affordable alternative to other flat motorized slat belt treadmills ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 4:26
the st90 has a great amount of tech and features and what I love most is that the content doesn't require an additional subscription fee to access the content on the screen ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 9:41
Everything about this model feels high-end. ▶ Best Treadmills 2025 [My Honest Review After Testing 15+ Mod @ 8:19

Assembly (1)

this took like 10 minutes it was a super easy process when you you purchase a treadmill ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 1:26

Footprint (1)

Compact dimensions help the ST90 appeal to those setting up home gyms. Measuring 82.5 in long and 66 in tall, it fits comfortably in most spaces. Despite the 400 lb weight capacity, it still works well for users who may have limited space. ▶ Best Treadmills 2025 [My Honest Review After Testing 15+ Mod @ 7:47

Cons (52)

Performance (10)

you're going to have to go ahead and change all of your speeds and all of your inclines manually ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 2:50
they're kind of set up into weird increments, it's also something I don't totally love ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 4:02
I had a really hard time getting that deck to continuously going ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 6:11
not great for running because you have to hold on to the crossbar to get some leverage to move the belt ▶ Best Curved Manual Treadmills for 2024: 9 Expert Picks! 👀 @ 11:46
there is a slight delay once you hold them before they actually you know begin adjusting the treadmill ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 8:01
when the motor is disengaged the belt is actually harder to get moving um than like curved manual treadmills because you don't have the momentum you don't have a curve at the front to be able to help get that that belt moving ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 4:54
they do skip some key increments so it isn't seamless to use as other treadmills ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 7:46
as far as you know an effort level when I'm running I have to work harder to run on the st90 it's kind of like kind of like running on sand ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 13:10
if you're doing steady state cardio it's fine you click up to the speed you want to go to you stay there if you're bouncing between like three like three to five or like four to six or whatever it's really it's not that annoying to increase and decrease those amounts but if you're going from like Sprints to walks if you're doing incline like all that changing Can it can be kind of annoying ▶ Sole ST90 review extended @ 1:25
it was kind of annoying that you have to like click it a zillion times ▶ Sole ST90 review extended @ 2:01

Features (9)

I don't like the toggle design ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 4:08
I do not think Soul programming is the best out there, in fact it's kind of down my list in terms of the programming that it offers ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 1:37
Guys these fans are a joke they literally did nothing for me ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 9:21
it doesn't have any sort of Auto triner control ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 2:33
one common complaint with soul treadmills in general that I see a lot online is the way that their jump buttons are set up ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 3:58
the fans are pretty weak ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 8:39
the screen isn't adjustable so you can't tilt it forward or back or pivoted to either side ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 7:16
I could not just press a button like a number to increase the speed and they said that was actually off like a mistake in the design ▶ Sole ST90 review extended @ 0:31
for a treadmill this price I would have thought that it would have been more user friendly for hit workouts along with steady state cardio ▶ Sole ST90 review extended @ 2:12

Footprint (7)

do not move the st90 you're going to hurt your back or you're going to risk hurting your back ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 6:54
almost too good to the point where you can't move the damn thing because the motor and everything is so very heavy ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 3:23
this thing is so heavy it's 326 lb ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 7:18
it's not very easy to move ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 2:43
the Step Up height is 12 in that is a lot higher than we typically see usually we see around 8 in ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 9:57
very hard to move there isn't a built-in handle underneath the back of the deck to be able to grab to lift up the back of the deck to engage those front Transportation wheels so makes it difficult and then once you add in the weight of the treadmill it makes it very difficult ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 1:13
doesn't fold up and it's heavy it's 375 pounds ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 0:59

Tech Integration (6)

the speakers aren't very quality on this ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 2:01
you're not going to get accurate heart rate readings ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 4:07
the distance and the calories burn that's an estimate ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 4:11
it's definitely just inconsistent with how the volume on the program is ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 2:13
there isn't a volume button actually on the console so instead you have to press this little small speaker icon that's at the top left of the screen to be able to adjust the volume and this is actually really hard to do while you're running ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 8:12
this feature doesn't seem to currently work for Android devices ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 10:49

Value (5)

the price right now is $3,800 down from $4,000 ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 1:15
I do not recommend it I still do not recommend the st90 ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 1:09
I still do not recommend for most people the soul Fitness st90 ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 5:09
$3,999 this is by far one of the most expensive machines that I've ever seen ever reviewed ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 10:46
it does eat up a lot of wattage ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 2:16

Durability (4)

the heart rate monitor you know plates the aluminum plates on the handle in the center of the S90 one of those just fell off the adhesive ▶ SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT @ 3:41
the screen does shake a little bit while I was running ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 10:10
some amount of Shake in the console when using the sd90 ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 2:12
it does shake a little bit while using the st90 ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 9:33

Comfort (3)

it doesn't have a handlebar ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 7:45
it definitely feels different to run on than motorized belted treadmills and also curved manual treadmills with slat belts like the assault Runners and true forms these feel firm underfoot but the st90 feels firmer ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 12:53
the slap belt and the deck provide shock absorption but doesn't offer as much give in the deck underfoot as most belted treadmills so it might not be best for those with sensitive joints ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 16:02

Noise Level (3)

the st90 isn't exactly a quiet treadmill ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 3:26
it isn't best for homes where noise is a factor because the AC motor is louder than most DC motors found in most home treadmills ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 15:52
AC motor which is louder than the DC motor ▶ Best Treadmill in 2025 | Top 4 Best Treadmill in 2025 @ 0:32

Other (2)

this does not fold up ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 9:12
I wish the programming was better and I wish there were an easier way to move this around ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT. @ 10:54

Warranty (2)

the included warranty is a little bit less extensive than what soul offers on their other treadmills so the st90 comes with a five year warranty for the frame and motor a three year warranty for deck and electronics and a one-year warranty for labor ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 6:36
the warranty is a little bit less expensive than what soul offers on some of their other treadmills ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 16:14

Safety Features (1)

the rubber slats do have you know spaces in between and those spaces get larger when the belt uh goes over the back roller So in theory small fingers or Paws could potentially get caught in them ▶ Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? @ 6:08

Review sources

Sole ST90 Treadmill Review | Best Motorized Slat Treadmill? by TreadmillReviewGuru — 22 pros, 19 cons
Sole ST90 Treadmill Review: A GREAT Running Experience, BUT... by Garage Gym Reviews Everything — 18 pros, 17 cons
SOLE Fitness ST90 Review 450 Workouts Later- Do I Still NOT Recommend It? by Stevie Richards Fitness — 7 pros, 10 cons
Best Treadmills 2025 [My Honest Review After Testing 15+ Models] by Valid Consumer — 9 pros, 0 cons
Best Treadmill in 2025 | Top 4 Best Treadmill in 2025 by Smart Review — 7 pros, 1 cons
Best Curved Manual Treadmills for 2024: 9 Expert Picks! 👀 by Treadmill Reviews — 4 pros, 1 cons
Sole ST90 review extended by The Little Reviewer — 0 pros, 4 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sole ST90 worth buying?

Based on 7 independent YouTube reviews, the Sole ST90 scores 3.3/5 with 67 positive and 52 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #82 in the Treadmills category.

What do reviewers like most about the Sole ST90?

The most praised aspects are features, performance, tech integration — Features (27 mentions), Performance (12 mentions), Tech Integration (9 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Sole ST90?

Reviewers most frequently criticize performance, features — Performance (10 mentions), Features (9 mentions).

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