LunaRacer 4 vs Streak 6

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Streak has less cushioning.

Nothing beats the Duelist or Waffle Racer.

depends on what you want. Not sure why you're asking here, as you probably already know the answer (as only *you* know what you're looking for).

As you mention, the luna is more cushioned. I'm a bigger guy and I certainly notice the lack of beating my legs take when running tempos or mile reps on the road in lunaracers, vs streaks. I like streaks for quarters and mile reps on the track (my legs won't hold up to spikes, too old for that sh**) but streaks for tempos would probably be a bad idea.

So the above basically establishes the lunaracer as the go-to shoe for 10K and above...which I agree with, as I *do* like the streak for 5K's, as it feels "faster." However, if you're 120lbs, you might be able to get away with wearing streaks for a 10K or even half marathon...but you already know this. Just find both on sale, and wear the right shoe for the right race/workout, you'll be fine.

Thanks for this. I thought the Streak was a marathon flat, so I assumed they might be comparable. And I hear rave reviews about them, I just haven't had the chance to wear a pair. Sounds like the Streak is a more firm ride? Would you say it's more like the Saucony A6 or NB 1600 than the LunaRacer?

He might be talking about the Streak LT3 instead of the Streak 6.

The 6's are a great tempo shoe, and while I wouldn't wear them for 400s or mile repeats (I save the LT3 for those), the 6's are definitely a fast-feeling tempo shoe.

In my opinion, they serve the exact same function as the Lunaracer, it just comes down to whether you prefer a softer or firmer feeling under foot for tempos/13.1s/26.2s. Both are excellent shoes and will serve you well.

Not familiar enough with either of those shoes, sorry. I just feel the streak has always been a firm shoe, with significantly less cushion than the LR. I don't care for the LT's, any of em. junk to my foot. the streak is only a marathon flat for 125lb marathoners, otherwise you need to bite the bullet and wear the extra two ounces for the LR, IMO.

I have the Streak 6 in both the mesh and Flyknit versions. The shoe is a bit more firm than the LunaRacer, but FAR more responsive. Zoom air cushioning and the Pebax reaction plate make for a great shoe. My only negative regarding the Streak 6 so far is that the forefoot is going to wear out pretty quickly. There's a group called Running Shoe Geeks on Facebook and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive regarding the Streak 6.

I still do some long runs in the LunaRacer 3, but will be wearing the Streak 6 on race day at both CIM and Boston. I prefer the mesh over the Flyknit as it is a more fitted and supportive upper.

Thanks, nikeman

I've been wearing the Streaks for halfs and full and I've decided to make the switch to the Lunaracers. I've had success with the Streaks but always wonder if the awful leg pain in the last 10K was worth the few ounces less. Honestly now I don't think it is.

Both of these shoes are already marked down in price on runningwarehouse. Haven't the streaks only been out since June? Thought there would have been huge demand at full price.

From the top rope wrote:

Both of these shoes are already marked down in price on runningwarehouse. Haven't the streaks only been out since June? Thought there would have been huge demand at full price.

demand is lower because the uppers rip witin a few runs. most people running marathons and halfs like the shoes are designed for want to do a few long runs and workouts in the shoes before racing in them, but for a lot of them, the shoes won't last until race day.

From the top rope wrote:

Both of these shoes are already marked down in price on runningwarehouse. Haven't the streaks only been out since June? Thought there would have been huge demand at full price.

Exactly. This is why I'm asking. My LR 3's are shot and I saw both are on sale.

I'm on the fence about it, but I like trying new shoes so I might give the Streaks a shot. Running Warehouse has a good return policy, so it's no risk. But I've run my best races in the LR, so it's hard to switch. They've never felt unresponsive to me.

How long do the Streaks last? My LR's are usually dead by 300 miles but I don't have a problem squeezing them to 500 so long as I stick to roads. If the Streaks are a 100 mile shoe there's no way I'd do it. FWIW I'm 140-145 lbs at racing weight.

I recently switched to the Lunaracer 4 and really like them. The upper is extremely light and non-binding, and also vents well. As a 51 yo 150 lb runner I like the extra cushion (I'm a forefoot striker). I think the LR4 would be just about perfect if they would shave a bit of padding off the heel area and make it 4mm drop instead of 8. I'm definitely buying another pair on sale.

kvothe wrote:

From the top rope wrote:

Both of these shoes are already marked down in price on runningwarehouse. Haven't the streaks only been out since June? Thought there would have been huge demand at full price.

demand is lower because the uppers rip witin a few runs. most people running marathons and halfs like the shoes are designed for want to do a few long runs and workouts in the shoes before racing in them, but for a lot of them, the shoes won't last until race day.

Not my experience at all.

not mine either. Nikeman 2.0, if you can honestly get 300mi out of a pair of old streaks, you'll be able to get it out of these. I'm 170lbs and I try to retire mine from racing around 150, using them only for tempos and workouts after that, so perhaps that is also how you get them up to 300? I sure wouldn't recommend racing in them with 200-250mi on them already...good luck

10 point wrote:

Not my experience at all.

What to do, what do you do (NIKE LUNAR out of production, which new shoes to choose)

Hi Nikeman, things has happen since 2016 where NIKE chose to exclude the Lunar series, as I hold the same runnung times and love the Lunar very much I am devistated to learn that Lunar is out of product line. Which shoes can replace the Lunars, any suggestions, what do to you think?

I have found Nike Flyknit but I do not know what to chose....

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