Lightweight Shoes with Plush Heel Needed

Saucony Endorphin speed.

Have heard the skechers razor excess has a soft/comfy heel area and it is pretty lightweight. Seth James Demoor just did a good review on it

Had Some Myself wrote:

Saucony Endorphin speed.

^ no brainer

...just not really looking for a high-stack/plate. As I say, more a newer Peg Turbo

RobG wrote:

...just not really looking for a high-stack/plate. As I say, more a newer Peg Turbo

Have heard lots of people say the pumo nitro deviate is a lot like the turbo. There is a plate though, stack isn't too high I believe, 32/24. I would also suggest looking at the hoka mach 4 (I know you said no hokas but the reviews are great). Maybe even something like the new balance beacon or new balance fuel cell rebel v2 (v1 is great but heel counter isn't "plush", v2 isnt out yet but should be soon). Why do you need the plush heel? Preference or achilles issues? That could change my suggestions

whoops last suggestion- asics gel nimbus lite 2

Have heard this is amazing, waiting for my stimulus check to get myself a pair. The heel counter is very soft

shoesssss wrote:

Have heard lots of people say the pumo nitro deviate is a lot like the turbo. There is a plate though, stack isn't too high I believe, 32/24. I would also suggest looking at the hoka mach 4 (I know you said no hokas but the reviews are great). Maybe even something like the new balance beacon or new balance fuel cell rebel v2 (v1 is great but heel counter isn't "plush", v2 isnt out yet but should be soon). Why do you need the plush heel? Preference or achilles issues? That could change my suggestions

Good shout on the Rebel v2....really wish they were available now! I've had 2 pairs of the v1s and, other than running a bit hot, I've got on with them really well. I can see myself running London in the new RC Elites too.

I do have some achilles issues borne out of an old football injury which has resulted in a slightly sloppy/floppy ankle, meaning that my heel landing benefits from some gentle "guidance" and protection. I feel like the Adizero Pro performs this brilliantly with the chunk of Boost at the heel. Maybe the Boston could work?

Hoka-wise I've had my fingers (or toes) burnt with them in general. I had a pair of Clifton 3s which I loved, but I've hated everything since (Clifton 5, Carbon X, Rincon). As such I have a depressing graveyard of barely used Hokas!

I have haglund's so I understand the achilles struggle. Adidas boston 9 are amazing, didn't even think to suggest them. I did a bit more research, here is what I suggest (aside from what I already suggested)

- new balance fuel cell tc (has a plate, but not as noticeable)

- adidas boston 9

- asics evoride 2

- under armor flow velociti wind (new shoe but the reviews are great. People are calling it the first real running shoe from UA and it is apparently fast)

- reebok forever floatride energy

-saucony kinvara

hope this helps! I do think waiting for the rebel v2 might be worth it BUT getting adidas boston 9s in the meantime would probably work. I wear both the bostons and rebels interchangeably for track/tempo work

How would you compare the Kinvara to Bostons?

Close to pulling the trigger on the Bostons but the Kinvara have always intrigued me too

Kinvara is not especially cushiony. 4mm drop can be stressful on the Achilles.

yeah kinvaras are good but the low drop agitates achilles issues

bostons are great. Heel counter isn't plush but it isn't uncomfortable. They will last for 400+ miles too

The Asics Novablast seems to be excellently received, even compared by some reviewers directly to something like the Nike Invincible.

Some criticisms actually were that the cushioning was biased more to the heel, so wasn’t as helpful for true forefoot strikers, but might be right up your street. Pricing is not too bad either.

Dubious Caesar wrote:

The Asics Novablast seems to be excellently received, even compared by some reviewers directly to something like the Nike Invincible.

I've considered the Novas a few times but have always been put off by the stack....turns out I like a shoe that's low to the ground. They definitely sound like they'd fit the bill on the heel "squish" though! Just bought my wife some Invincibles and she absolutely loves them, but she has size 5 feet. They'd just be a bit much in my size I think.

Anyway, I pulled the trigger on some Boston 9s last night, arriving tomorrow! It's nice to find a shoe that's reasonably priced these days. Thanks for everyone's help....really appreciate it.

....I'll also be seeking out some Rebel v2s when they arrive on my shores :)

RobG wrote:

Hi all, looking for shoe advice.....I'm a pretty lightweight guy (~62kgs) with relatively large feet (UK 10.5/US11).

I'm looking for a show with some plushness, but really need light weight due to the size of my feet relative to my slight frame. Loving my Adizero Pro's soft Boost heel but tend to reserve them for workouts due to the plate. Recently bought the Hyperion Tempo hoping for some squish but they feel very firm for me.

I'm not a fan of a wide heel either, which rules out most Hokas...I guess what I need is "the new" Peg Turbo (can't find any in my size in the UK).

Any thoughts/ideas?

Large feet! It is hard to believe I might be the first (this is LetsRun, need I remind you) to suggest clown shoes.

you won't regret the boston 9s! love mine so much. They are very helpful with my achilles issues as well