I need one shoe that I can use for anything from tempos to track work to long runs. What you got?

Hoka Clifton 2

I've got a 4:15 miler who uses them when he's really sore. He can crank out 2:10 800 repeats in them and says they feel fine. I can't run that fast, so wouldn't know.

the shot not-c wrote:

Hoka Clifton 2

I've got a 4:15 miler who uses them when he's really sore. He can crank out 2:10 800 repeats in them and says they feel fine. I can't run that fast, so wouldn't know.

Clifton is too mushy for me to do anything uptempo.

Boston Boost 5 is a great shoe...my go to marathon shoe. They seem very durable...have about 300 miles on them with no real wear showing

Nike elite 7 tore my foot up and feels very stiff. Toe box is really shallow. Maybe that was a bad model year, but that shoe didn't not live up to expectations.

The Launch (haven't run in the Launch 2) is the best. Light, roomy toe box, fitted heel. I could run just about anything in them. Really fast intervals on a track might be the only thing I'd switch to spikes for...and you really shouldn't run in trainers for that stuff.

Shoe's I'd like to try:

Lunar Tempo--lots of solid reviews

Zante -- lots of hype, good reviews,

Brooks ST Racer

I want to try the Boston Boost 5 and have heard only great things on here, but on all of my runs I have a pretty aggressive forefoot and it seems like a lot of people who like the heel strike. Advice?

I would look into the Saucony Mirage. I use them everyday for everything from 400's to long runs. They have a moderate amount of cushion and are pretty light, and durable enough that I can routinely get 500-600+ on them before they start to break down. Anyone who says Kinvara is a straight up hobby jogger, those things last 2 months at most for anyone doing actual mileage. Out of your list, thought- go with the Ride's. They're a little bulky for my tastes, but if you think you need that extra cushion, you do you. Just know that it will hurt their ability to be workout shoes.