Boston 6, and it's not even really close. Such a versatile trainer, but light enough and with enough boost underfoot to double as a racer at any road length.
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Do I even need to mention the longevity? (Left pair: 1000+ miles and still kicking).
Somewhat distant honorable mentions would be Adios 3 (just not quite enough shoe for 70+ mile weeks), 1400v3, and GoRun 2.
I find it interesting how few people are choosing Asics. I switched to Asics from Nikes years ago when i was overseas and the local athletics shop (and only shop in the small town i was in - no car) carried only Asics and maybe one other brand. I haven't really had a reason to switch since. Normally I train in Asics Kayanos, but if I had to pick one shoe for training and racing, I guess I'd go for the Asics Gel DS Trainer. It's lighter-weight but still has enough support for a decent training shoe.
Altra Escalante, do everything in em. 200s to long runs. Can rip a decent 5k 10k in em racing wise, but better for longer races, just can't beat how good of a ez mile/workout shoe it is.
Best overall: Adidas Boston 7
Best racing shoe: Adidas Adios
Best trail shoe: Hoka Challenger
NB 1260 because I'm fat and old, and would strap pillows to my feet if I could to help carry my fat A$$ and decrepit joints as I shuffle a 23 minute 5K.
Vaporfly 4%. They live up to the hype.
Adidas Adios Boost
First generation Brooks Launch!
Another one for the PureFlow.
Fast feet wrote:
Brooks Pure Flow (flexible, cushioned, supportive and light)
robert678 wrote:
Brooks Launch
GF enjoys this shoe; and she's the prototype of a hobbyjogger. Good versatile shoe, though, if i had to pick one Brooks model for all types of training, I would go with the Pureflow[\b]. Marathon pace long runs to intervals on the track.
I second the Vaporfly 4%. I do like the Zoom Streak LT3 for 5K and shorter distances though.
Altra’s The One 2.5 (a half-size larger than whatever your normal size is).
It’s cushioned enough for longer runs but flat/light enough for races. I’ve also run in them on plenty of trails with varying levels of technical sections and they held up nicely. It’s not for everybody given the wide toe box and sizing that doesn’t match any shoe I’ve ever owned, but they’ll have a spot in my closet as long as I can still find them at a reasonable price.
Nike Zoom Winflo 4. Enough Said
+1
I'm a Kinvara guy. I mix it up between this and other models (gotta get me some Bostons) but I have worn Kinvaras for speed work and long training sessions right up to marathons.
AltraOne2.5 wrote:
Altra’s The One 2.5 (a half-size larger than whatever your normal size is).
It’s cushioned enough for longer runs but flat/light enough for races. I’ve also run in them on plenty of trails with varying levels of technical sections and they held up nicely. It’s not for everybody given the wide toe box and sizing that doesn’t match any shoe I’ve ever owned, but they’ll have a spot in my closet as long as I can still find them at a reasonable price.
Another vote for these - by far my favourite shoe in over 3 decades of running.
Light enough for racing and speed work. Have also run 40+M runs in them. Cushioning is lovely and the last seems to give them great stability.
It's a tragedy they are not being made anymore, but word is that Altra are releasing a similar shoe early next year.
Pegasus
Really want to try the Turbo tho
You guys are obviously new or haven't trained hard. Try long recovery runs in racing flats. Good idea guys. I look forward to stories about lower leg pain on here.
Sloinnorcal wrote:
Another one for the PureFlow.
Fast feet wrote:
Brooks Pure Flow (flexible, cushioned, supportive and light)
robert678 wrote:
Brooks Launch
GF enjoys this shoe; and she's the prototype of a hobbyjogger. Good versatile shoe, though, if i had to pick one Brooks model for all types of training, I would go with the Pureflow[\b]. Marathon pace long runs to intervals on the track.
The Pureflow seems like the only Brooks shoe I would buy at this point. Interesting that some letsrunners are fans.
Subway Surfers wrote:
You guys are obviously new or haven't trained hard. Try long recovery runs in racing flats. Good idea guys. I look forward to stories about lower leg pain on here.
I an neither new nor have I not trained hard. I don't get lower leg pain. I've been running in sort of '"combination" racing/training shoes for 30 plus years too. A lot of it on concrete too.
Nike Zoom elite 9
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