Hello
I’m looking to try some new runners for easy days.
I picked up some Clifton 6s but they have destroyed my arches on both feet and I’m wary of trying them again.
I quite like Reebok Floatride range but was hopping for something a little more cushioned.
Thanks!
Hoka arahi 4
More soft cushioned ones:
Brooks ghost or Skechers maxroad 4 hyper
Saucony Endorphin Shift is great for easy running. Very similar feel to a Hoka Clifton but less prominent arch.
Saucony Triumph. It's too heavy for long runs, but I love it for easy days up to 10 miles or so. Soft and bouncy TPU-based foam and a plush upper. IMO Saucony out-Hoka'd Hoka on this one.
brooks ghost are very comfortable for easy days runs and popular so better odds that you would like it
These are all good options (not a huge Arahi fan though).
If you like Reebok, the Symmetros is more forgiving.
Cliftons and Rincons dig into my arches as well because the “canoe” sidewalls are too narrow and/or tall.
I’m looking forward to trying the Nimbus Lite 2 in a couple weeks.
I hate “easy day” shoes. You give me a high stack of nerf ball EVA foam and I’ll bottom out the cushioning in 3 miles. Hoka Clifton, Brooks Glycerin, doesn’t matter.
I love the Adidas Boston for a general purpose trainer and half/full marathon shoe. Easy on my legs and I can go as long and hard, or as short and slow as I want and I’ll feel great.