New Balance 890v4 VS. Asics Excel33v3 VS. Asics Lyte33v3 - Help!

Try the NB 980. I've mostly switched from the 890v3 to the 980 and really like them.

stay away from the lytes, i love them but for longer runs frequently with nothin else to choose from i don't think there's quite enough there, especially for an overpronator. check out the brooks purecadence, saucony mirage or even guide, mizuno sayonara may not be a bad option, also the asics gel electro.

890v4s are awesome and if you liked the 3s you should be golden. Tell your coach to piss off!

The 880 has a really high heel to toe drop - that might be why your coach doesn't like it. If it works for you, that shouldn't matter. Love the 890 personally and agree about the Lyte not being quite as much shoe for everyday mileage. The 980 is also nice. If you could find a Launch, you might try that. If you really pronate a bit, the 870 might be your best option.

Ideally, find a good local running specialty store and go there and have them help you.

Hi Nick,

First to clear things up from your statements.

-you don't have 8 months training base. taking 3 months in winter with barely any running doesn't count.

-your 5k time was 18:31 not 18:10

-you ran 2:14 last week. not 2:10

-you're actually only running 20-25mpw unless you are running on your own on Sundays bc i haven't seen you on the trails with us.

-you have neutral pronation

-I didn't like the NB 880s bc they are pretty soft and you heel strike A LOT! I said i prefer you to be in something that promotes a midfoot strike. But the 880s are ok for easy/ slow days too.

And if you would have listened to the multiple texts i replied to you regarding these shoes, I said that the Lytes would be fine to finish up track season and would encourage a midfoot strike. However, it is not an everyday trainer. The Excell 33 3 would be a better choice. I'm just not a fan of the NB shoes as their cushioning seems too soft. And i prefer something firmer and more responsive. But you should go to the Athlete's Foot and try on what you can to help you decide. It matters more how they feel to you, not me. And just to remind you that you should have had this taken care of a while ago. And not have kept running in a shoe you had all of XC season too.

And again, unless we get your core strong enough to get you out of your back tightening up, the shoes wont make much difference on your foot strike.

And to NBs...Thanks for trying to help but please mind your own business. I have offered plenty of advice to him regarding shoes and i think i know him, his training, and what we are dealing with better than some internet poster.

See you tomorrow Nick!

I wasn't a huge fan of the 890V3s mine fell apart at about 200 miles if that. I underpronate however. Mostly do some reviews online about some shoes and go with what feels best.

To your coach regarding a "soft" vs "responsive" shoe I wouldn't listen too much at the end of the day everyone is different and you should go with what you feel comfortable in you're running the races not him.