adidas supernova competition = good lightweight trainer?

Also, it looks from the Japanese press release that there are three adiZeros (the RT, LT, and CS). Are all being released in the U.S.? If so, what are the differences (other than the midsole differences between LiteStrike and Adiprene+ in some not others)? If not, which one is going into the U.S. range? Thanks.

Is the Zero marketed as a trainer? Stability or cushion? Will it come in mens and womens? Really like the ride of the adidas supernova control but it is too much shoe for me.

I am efficient/light, narrow heal, wide forefoot and worn saucony for yrs but they all seem so hard to me these days. The NB 900 feels very stiff, Mizuno is too wide for. I compared the brooks epiphany in height to the 900 and it is also a very low profile shoe. The brooks adren.5 fit ok. I really don't want to go to racing shoes bc I do my track work in spikes and grass intervals in xc spikes so I feel I need a little more shoe on easy days. The problem is tempo road work is hard in a bulky shoe. I feel as though I am working against the shoe. I wear spikes on the cross course bc it feel so much more stable. I never worry about rolling an ankle and my form is much smoother.

I wear a soft orthod. but not in racing shoes or spikes. I had achilles problems and they solved them. The main thing they do is some provide extra cushion and help keep my narrow feet in place. Any suggestions?

Out west

sounds like a plan. Have a good break bud.

gs

BCG - In the interest of fair play and good ol' American competition, I'd like to tell you about the new Fila line coming out in Feb/March '05. Among the line, which is completely new (new technology, new materials and toolings, etc.), we also have an update to the popular Fila Flow - a nice lightweight trainer with a lower profile, nice curved performance oriented last, and slight medial post. We have taken this shoe and completely updated the upper for spring '05 - an update that I'm crazy about and I think people will like. Additionally, look for a new low profile, lightweight trainer from us in July '05.

When these fellas are talking about low-profile, they mean shoes with a heel to forefoot drop of no more than 10mm and preferably no more than 8mm. I believe the Flow with its substantial heel doesn't fit into the category. Shoes like the Flow, the Burn, or the Elite may be more flexible and be 1 or 2 mm closer to the ground than other trainers, but they are not minimalist in the sense of allowing the foot to land under the center of gravity on the midfoot or ball of foot unimpeded by a large heel or lots of cushioning. That said, good luck with the new line.

so i read through this post and maybe its just me but was the original question of the adidas supernova competition being a good lightweight trainer answered?

Sounds like the new model coming out in a month or two is.

Help!!! Someone answer my ?'s

5k...College Park has a 3 stripe outlet right on Rt.1

At the adidas outlet near me, the old version of the Supernova Comp (white, mustand color) were $32.97 with an extra 25% off red tag sale. Not sure if it's nationwide or not. I picked up an extra pair.

Looking forward to the next version though. Sounds great!

Ween yourself off of the orthotics and try the Air Streak. It has a small amount of medial posting and is quit cushy for a light weight trainer.

Actually, when I say low profile, I am actually speaking of the heel and forefoot height of the shoe. Most trainers are 24mm/12mm, heel/forefoot, some are even 25mm/13mm. I consider a lower profile shoe one that is 23mm/11mm, 22mm/11mm, etc. That being said, the Flow is a 23mm/11mm heel/forefoot height shoe, and is considered a LOWER profile shoe. Yes, there are a lot of low profile trainers out there that are closer to the ground than this and that have a heel to forefoot drop that is less than 12mm, so you are correct. However, the Flow is still a lower profile shoe when compared to most regular training shoes. Just wanted to clear up what I meant. Thanks for the kind wishes, the new line is fantastic and we're very excited about it. Fit, feel, and function are all on. It will do well.