Adidas Sequence vs Nike Structure or Odyssey - recommendations?

I hated the sequence. Haven't tried the others. Too soft.

I wear the structure (17 before, currently on the 18) and the sequence 7. I enjoy both shoes but on some days i prefer one more than the other. I prefer the structure on days when im feeling fresh because it makes me feel faster, but the sequence makes me feel too sluggish on most days. I use the sequence mostly for recovery, but it certainly can push the pace if you need it to. The structure is a lot firmer in flexibility and cushioning, while the sequence is more flexible and mildly soft. Certainly not asics soft but definitely a little bit of sink. The structure is also lighter by a little over half an ounce i think, but it definitely feels a lot lighter and faster. As i said, the sequence feels kind of sluggish but I love wearing it for longer runs. The structure is good for longer runs too but the sequence is better imo.

Its really up to what youre looking for. The structure feels faster but is firmer while the sequence feels slower but is softer and more flexible.

Last thing to note is that the sequence is very very durable because of the continental rubber. Don't expect to get the same longevity from the structure. I've put way more miles on my sequences (maybe about 100 or 150) than my structures and they're looking about the same in terms of outsole wear where I land.

Thanks for the feedback, guys!

Joe

Op,

Have you tried looking at the reviews at our beta version of our better shoe buying guide?

http://www.letsrun.com/shoes/

Here is a review of the boost .

http://www.letsrun.com/shoes/adidas/supernova-sequence-boost-7/

Here are the reviews of the structure:

http://www.letsrun.com/shoes/nike/zoom-structure-18/

You can sort reviews by how much mileage people run, etc.

Doesnt' look like we have the odyssey in there yet?

Reviewers rate the boost at 8.8 and Structure at 7.8.

Why is the supernova glide 7 listed as stability? It is a neutral shoe,

...and many of the links don't work. For instance: Click "full review" on any of the comments and it links to a blank page. I also tried to select different models from the drown-list...and nothing loaded.

I have no experience with the Sequence and little experience with the Structure.

I do have some experience with the Odyssey. I have about 50 miles on my pair. I love them!

The shoe has plenty of cushioning without being mushy. I used to run in Brooks Transcends. They seemed to be mushy and a little bit to cushioned. I liked the first version when it wasn't as soft. The second version became much more built up and a lot softer. That's what prompted my switch to the Odyssey.

The Odyssey doesn't feel stiff or mushy. The midfoot and forefoot have very good flex and is very responsive even for a high cushion shoe. The heel is stable enough. Looking at the shoe it comes off as a clunky and overly stable motion control shoe. That couldn't be more wrong. I feel like it runs like a nice neutral shoe with good stability for those who need it. That being said a neutral runner should not wear this shoe. The only downside i have with this shoe is the forefoot rubber. It is very grippy but that makes it wear fast. I do think the rubber will last to the 400 to 500 mile mark but it will be worn down quite a bit and the cushioning feels very durable to me so far.

If you're a person that has been running in a stability shoe I highly recommend the Odyssey if you want a little bit more cushion without sacrificing a shoe that feels like it can go fast once in awhile.

chickenlegsjrinCT wrote:

I expected to purchase the Sequence Boost 7 or 8. However, I tried these on in the store, and they didn't feel anything like the prior models. I think this reflects the use of Boost and the lack of a medial post in newer models.

Are you sure you tried on the Sequence and not the Glide? The Sequence definitely has a medial post.

Boost foam is very soft underneath so the ride going to be a little different than the Adiprene that they used previously. But it's a TPU base instead of EVA so you should still get roughly equal energy response even if the ride is different.