I've been trying to get over some foot issues and I've found that I fell no pain running in my very minimal racing flats (Saucont type A6), but my foot pain returns when I'm running in my Kinvaras. I think that the stack height is throwing me off on the Kinvaras, but the Type A6 is waaay too minimal to get any serious miles in.
I'm mostly a forefoot striker, so does anyone have recommendations for a shoe that is sort of inbetween the type A6 and kinvara in terms of stack height/cushion?
How is it too minimal? If minimalism suits you then just jump right in.
I used to run in the Kinvaras but version 7 and later turned me off. I've fallen in love with Altras for the last 3 yrs, lately "The One 2.5". The model has been discontinued but it looks like the Solstice in their new light road shoe. It's next on my list, that's what I'd recommend if you're good with a zero drop shoe.
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Ronniewo wrote:
I used to run in the Kinvaras but version 7 and later turned me off. I've fallen in love with Altras for the last 3 yrs, lately "The One 2.5". The model has been discontinued but it looks like the Solstice in their new light road shoe. It's next on my list, that's what I'd recommend if you're good with a zero drop shoe.
That version of The One is on the way out, and has been for a little while, but there is the 3rd version of The One out.
As for others, both the NB 1400 and 1500 are good. And the relatively new Nike Speed Rival 6 looks pretty good. Haven't tried it myself, but is on my list of shoes to look into.
Bump for suggestions. I’ve run in NB minimus road v2 for years but all of my shoes are now worn out (I bought multiple pairs).
The road version is gone from their lineup but they still have the trail I guess. Running in anything more feels unnatural so suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
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I've been loving the New Balance 1400v5 lately.
Used to run A LOT in kinvara, plus Nb zante, 1400v2 etc, ultimately found that as I got to higher (not massive still) mpw, the softness and stack caused form imbalances and played havoc with my tendency for hip/glute issues, yet no trouble for cushioning when running long tempos and halves etc even in flats.
Kinvara and similar still going to be in my rotation for concrete and when legs feel too dead, but I’ve had a lot of success in the Saucony Fastwitch, especially since they’ve softened v8 as my main mileage shoe! Type A8 is great for faster stuff/wanting a bit more flex, but the Fastwitch works for basically everything!
I’d say keep using your type a for faster/track, kinvara for recovery runs and longer sidewalk miles, and try the Fastwitch at a shop - reckon you’ll love it!
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