New Balance 870 comparable to Adidas Tempo and Asics DST?

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9 years ago 12/09/2014 11:17am EST

I'm a longtime Asics DSTrainer wearer, now switched to Adidas Tempos bec the new DST's are way too stiff. Looking to rotate something with the Tempos that has the following: lightweight stability, low to ground feel, narrow, esp in heel. I tried a bunch of shoes on today and the NB 870s felt the best, however I have no experience with NB and it doesn't seem like their shoes are as popular as other brands. Any opinions on the 870 or NB shoes in general would be greatly appreciated as I'm very wary about trying new shoe models.

9 years ago 12/09/2014 12:43pm EST

re: gazellerunner

These are quite light. Not fragile, just don't weigh much. Some say they wear out fast, I have used them for 2 months in harsh nordic autumn conditions and they are completely fine, no tears or whatsoever. They're not stiff at all, very flexible. Forefoot is probably a bit wider than other shoe companies, since NB tends to make wider footwear. Can't tell about the heel, it's normal I guess.

I use the shoes mostly for medium-distance runs, hill workouts. Also used them for a few track workouts and 1K-2K repeats.

tl;dr Light flexible shoes for faster/medium workouts.

9 years ago 12/09/2014 9:17pm EST

re: gazellerunner

go for it theyre good stuff. very happy with all of the NB run specialty line these days

9 years ago 12/09/2014 9:40pm EST

re: gazellerunner

870s definitely aren't a bad option, but I highly recommend the Mizuno Wave Sayonara, or maybe even the Hitogami depending on how much you're running. The shape of Mizunos is fairly similar to Asics (Both Japanese brands) and the recent lightweight trainers I've felt very happy with. They might be a little too firm for you though, I'd make a point to try them on if you haven't already.

9 years ago 12/10/2014 3:27am EST

re: Coconut Head

Thanks for all the replies. I ordered the 870 (via Roadrunner so I can always send it back if they don't work out). I considered the Sayonaras since I used to wear Precisions but the newer Mizuno models haven't worked well for me. I love the narrow fit, but the stiffness was too much esp. for longer road runs. I'm hoping I can rotate the 870's (fr longer runs, lots of pavements) with the Tempo's, which I wear everyday right now but are sometimes a bit too light.

9 years ago 12/10/2014 12:53pm EST

re: gazellerunner

recently acquired some 870v3's and some 890v4's

both are nice shoes. first time in NB since early in the century.

really like both models. IMO the 870 is a good up-tempo shoe, just the right mix of softness/responsiveness and flexibility

the 890 is very soft. perhaps a bit too soft for racing, although i may use it for my spring marathon

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