Why can't we buy the old shoe models we like?

Very very sad that the NB MR00 isn't available anymore. I bought 4 pairs, 1 when it was released and 3 from an outlet shortly thereafter for under $40 each. 1 is done, 1 is still new, and I'm cycling 2 of them (including the original 5 year old one), even though one of them has gigantic holes on the lateral part (outside). I should have bought more pairs.

Because we'd all still be running in the ASICS Mexico 66 if things worked like that.

My first thought is that you need to make new shoe models to justify charging high prices for something "new" just like Apple keeps making and supporting new phones instead of making the first iPhone forever.

Positive people might say you're paying for the innovation and design, and running shoes have gotten better over time.

Cynics would say it's just a money grab. If they only make the new model then you have to but the new model at the high price.

I wish they wouldn't fix it if it wasn't broken as well. Hoka Clifton 2 was the best, 3 does not seem as good, have not bought the 4 yet (I typically buy the older models on RW until they run out)

Nothing ever happens if it doesn't make money I suppose.

TheRealCici wrote:

Seems within a year or two it becomes virtually impossible to buy another pair of your favorite running shoes. I don't want the "new" model. I'm superstitious like that. Am I the only one resistant to change? What is your favorite running shoe model of all time? I'm very pleased with the Brooks PF 4s.

By the way, anyone know where I get the Brooks Pureflow 4s in size 11? Seems even Amazon doesn't have that size. The 5s and 6s are lame by comparison. My pair is getting old and time is of the essence.

Best allround running shoe ever was New Balance 890v4 (I´ve been running since 1979). Could do everything: roads, trails, fell running, long runs, tempos, road intervals and long races.

What we need are some lazy shoe engineers who don't do anything, but convincingly lie to their bosses about beneficial changes to their new shoe model.

I support crackheads wrote:

What we need are some lazy shoe engineers who don't do anything, but convincingly lie to their bosses about beneficial changes to their new shoe model.

Management is driving the train and not the engineers. A certain number of people like new products and buy them just to try them, and the front office knows it.

Yeah I hate this as well, but it is what it is. If I had my choice, I would either be running in Adidas Adizero Pro or NB rc240 for the rest of my life. However, both shoes are long gone. Closest replacement I can find currently is Adidas Takumi Sen, but they are somewhat expensive.

I agree with you but I think you should train in different shoes and different terrains always to trick your feet and ankles and give then a workout.

HilJimmy wrote:

I agree with you but I think you should train in different shoes and different terrains always to trick your feet and ankles and give then a workout.

The Weider Muscle Confusion Principle applied to running, I suppose.