NB1400/1500s and easy runs

If you want something more traditional, the 880 is a nice addition to your rotation. Or the Saucony Ride.

I’ve been very happy with a combo of 1400s and the rebels

We seem to have a similar taste in shoes (though I'm a few pounds lighter). I run in the 1500v6s for all types of runs, but I'm not (yet?) putting in your volume. One thing that attracted me to the 1500 was it came in 'wide' (I have a somewhat weird-shape foot). I also have the Saucony Kinvara 11 (it too came in 'wide'), but I prefer the stack height and drop of the 1500. Although this may contradict advertising, the drop of the 1500 definitely feels lower than that of the Kinvara, and I'm even considering sanding off some of the Kinvara's heel.

I took a 'flyer' and got a pair of the Altra Vanish-R, on sale. The difference in weight compared to the 1500's in noticeable, and the Kinvara's feel 'clunky' in comparison. However, being so lightweight, the Vanish-R has minimal structure.

If you can, please get back with what you decide.

*stipe wrote:

Or the Saucony Ride.

Can anyone comment on their experience with the Saucony Fastwitch A9 (particularly durability)? The NB 1500's, though heavier, feel like they are going to last several hundred miles.

Also in the low-weight class of the Altra Vanish-R is the Nike Zoom Streak LT 4, or the Skechers Horizon Vanish. Anyone have either of those, and can comment?

Thanks in advance,

OP, as a follow-up, I put an hour of easy miles in the NB 1080's today. But I try to be conscious of staying on it's forefoot, with a decent cadence, in order to avoid potential injury issues (i.e., greater instability) with its large stack height.

Thanks all. Will probably go to the local shop to try some 880s and Rides. Don't know much about Rebels but I'll ask about those as well.

Geezerdom - Although I'm fairly flatfooted, I tend to shy away from the Altras and any other zero-drop or near zero-drop shoes. They just don't feel right for me. Also, I ran in the Kinvaras for a bit, but I never got comfortable in them. Might be that I had the same issue with the heel. The drop on the 1400/1500s feels nearly perfect for me, albeit at lower mileage than 60+.

I'll let you know what I end up using. Might be a few weeks until I revive this thread.

approaching geezerdom? wrote:

*stipe wrote:

Or the Saucony Ride.

Can anyone comment on their experience with the Saucony Fastwitch A9 (particularly durability)? The NB 1500's, though heavier, feel like they are going to last several hundred miles.

Also in the low-weight class of the Altra Vanish-R is the Nike Zoom Streak LT 4, or the Skechers Horizon Vanish. Anyone have either of those, and can comment?

Thanks in advance,

I trained exclusively in the Streak LT 4 for years, and they worked well for me. BUT with a relatively low stack, they have some forefoot compression issues-- for me, they were done for workouts by 250 miles, OK for easy runs til 300.

Ho Hum wrote:

approaching geezerdom? wrote:

Can anyone comment on their experience with the Saucony Fastwitch A9 (particularly durability)? The NB 1500's, though heavier, feel like they are going to last several hundred miles.

Also in the low-weight class of the Altra Vanish-R is the Nike Zoom Streak LT 4, or the Skechers Horizon Vanish. Anyone have either of those, and can comment?

Thanks in advance,

I trained exclusively in the Streak LT 4 for years, and they worked well for me. BUT with a relatively low stack, they have some forefoot compression issues-- for me, they were done for workouts by 250 miles, OK for easy runs til 300.

Thanks for the reply. I'd have to order online, as they don't seem to be in stores. Nike's typical narrow fitting is a concern.

I believe the NB fuelcell Prism is the replacement for the 1500's if that helps

antinoqe wrote:

I'm a bit on the heavy side for a runner, 5'8 152.

Would we call that heavy? I’m an inch taller and about the same weight. Never would have considered myself “heavy,” even by (recreational) runner standards.

While you are trying the Rebels and 880s, give the 890v8 a try, too. I would place it in between the former two options, granted I have not yet tried the Rebel. It is lower drop and lower weight than the 880 which you may like but cushioned enough for daily use (unlike the 890v7).

If you want more cushion than the 890v8 but like the general feel, try the Propel.

I happen to have the Altra Vanish-R but only use it for 5ks or less. They fit my feet just like New Balance 2E width shoes (of which I have tried many) for what it’s worth.

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smeagler wrote:

I believe the NB fuelcell Prism is the replacement for the 1500's if that helps

Thanks, I'll add this to the list.

heavy? wrote:

Would we call that heavy? I’m an inch taller and about the same weight. Never would have considered myself “heavy,” even by (recreational) runner standards.

Maybe not. I think I was recalling heights/weights from some past discussions and I was fixated on how light some people were. I personally felt better at 140-145, though, and the jump to 152 is mostly from fat.

Joe Jackson wrote:

While you are trying the Rebels and 880s, give the 890v8 a try, too. I would place it in between the former two options, granted I have not yet tried the Rebel. It is lower drop and lower weight than the 880 which you may like but cushioned enough for daily use (unlike the 890v7).

Thanks, these all seem feasible, including the Propel. 6mm seems to be the sweet spot, but I'll still try the 880s on.