Scrotie McBoogerballs
New shoes, at an impasse 4/20/2012 7:37PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
So I've been transitioning to a more minimalist shoe over the past few months (my old shoes were Brooks Adrenaline GTS) and its time for a new pair of shoes. I've been running in an old pair of Brooks T4 racers and I love them. However, they're falling apart and probably wont last much longer. I tried the T7 Racer, but the toe box is much narrower and hence, its not very comfortable. What would you guys recommend? I'm looking for a flexible shoe that has minimal heel to toe drop, some cushioning and no motion control features. I've been hitting 50-60 mpw in my T4s and aside from some calf soreness, its felt great. I went to my local running shop and they didn't have much in my size, the only shoe I actually liked was the New Balance MR00 Mimimus but they didn't have anything in my size. I'd also prefer something with a little more cushioning if at all possible. Any suggestions? I tried the Saucony Progrid Kinvara and I liked it aside from it being a bit small and having this weird bump on the sole where my arch is located. I'm thinking about grabbing a pair because they're pretty cheap on amazon and if I end up not liking them just returning them. Anything I might be overlooking?
midwesta
RE: New shoes, at an impasse 4/20/2012 8:50PM - in reply to Scrotie McBoogerballs Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
PureFlow from brooks is pretty good. I know Adidas has a couple good ones, the Boston and the Adios I think? We don't carry Adidas, but I've heard good things about those. The Kinvara 3 should be here in about a week, so that might take care of the arch problem.
voiceofreason
RE: New shoes, at an impasse 4/21/2012 8:54AM - in reply to midwesta Reply | Return to Index | Report Post

midwesta wrote:

PureFlow from brooks is pretty good. I know Adidas has a couple good ones, the Boston and the Adios I think? We don't carry Adidas, but I've heard good things about those. The Kinvara 3 should be here in about a week, so that might take care of the arch problem.


I second this. The Brooks Pure Project line have some good choices. They are very light and flexible with some forefoot cushioning. Also, and I may get shafted on her for saying this, but the Sketchers GoRUN are excellent running shoes. Runningwarehouse has a good return policy so its no risk if you want to try out something you can' find locally.
Timis
RE: New shoes, at an impasse 4/21/2012 9:19AM - in reply to voiceofreason Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Skechers GoRun! I put 70-80 miles a week in them. July/Aug they will release 4 new models (lighter gorun, "heavier" gorun, and trail)
barefoot marathoner
RE: New shoes, at an impasse 4/21/2012 12:28PM - in reply to Scrotie McBoogerballs Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Shoes? Why go for the lesser evil?! Hoka's have no heel to toe drop.
http://www.hokaoneone.com/