Shoes for a marathon

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zoomz00m wrote:

I am running a marathon in 3 weeks and expect to get around 2:50ish.

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I like the Vaporfly's (Next%) a lot. Haven't tried VP 2 or Alphafly.

What do you train in?

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zoomz00m wrote:
Hi everyone.
I am running a marathon in 3 weeks and expect to get around 2:50ish.
I want to buy a pair of "super-shoes" for this and was wondering what your advice would be on what to get (Vaporfly/ Vaporfly 2/ Alphafly/ other suggestions)?
Thanks in advance.

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Thanks for the replies so far.
I currently train in New Balance v1080/ Hoka Clifton 7s for my easier runs and Brooks Hyperion Tempos for my faster runs. I like the Brooks Tempos a lot but read online that the Hyperion Elite were very firm and that put me off wearing them for a full marathon as I often get shin and ankle pains when running in firm shoes as I am still fairly new to the sport.
I previously owned a pair of Nike peg turbo which I loved (why I'm leaning to the nike VF)

The Vaporfly Next% is out of stock most places except for weird sizes. You can get the Alphafly in the Mango color at RunningWarehouse, in any size, and probably a lot of other places. I prefer the Vaporfly, but the Alphafly is also a fantastic shoe. You should absolutely buy it and race in it. If you can find the Vaporfly in your size, that's a great option. Either will really save your legs for the last 6 miles.

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zoomz00m wrote:
Thanks for the replies so far.
I currently train in New Balance v1080/ Hoka Clifton 7s for my easier runs and Brooks Hyperion Tempos for my faster runs. I like the Brooks Tempos a lot but read online that the Hyperion Elite were very firm and that put me off wearing them for a full marathon as I often get shin and ankle pains when running in firm shoes as I am still fairly new to the sport.
I previously owned a pair of Nike peg turbo which I loved (why I'm leaning to the nike VF)

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Vaporfly's. Any version. 4%, 4% Flyknit, Next%, Next% 2, doesn't matter. The Vaporfly Next% and Next% 2 are the best but both versions of the 4% are almost as good and even brand new will be cheaper.

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shuffle shuffle wrote:

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zoomz00m wrote:
Thanks for the replies so far.
I currently train in New Balance v1080/ Hoka Clifton 7s for my easier runs and Brooks Hyperion Tempos for my faster runs. I like the Brooks Tempos a lot but read online that the Hyperion Elite were very firm and that put me off wearing them for a full marathon as I often get shin and ankle pains when running in firm shoes as I am still fairly new to the sport.
I previously owned a pair of Nike peg turbo which I loved (why I'm leaning to the nike VF)

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The Hyperion Elite 2 is apparently completely different--uses the same foam as the Tempos so if you like those you'll probably be good with the Elite 2s. They supposedly last longer than Vaporflys as well, if you care about that.

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Vaporfly Next% is the best and safest bet. You should be able to find it new on eBay for around $250

Take a look at the Skechers Razor or Speed line if you don't have luck finding Vaporflys.

I like the GoMeb 6, but the Razor 3/Razor Elite would be good if you like more shoe. Nice light shoe with excellent cushion at a low weight.

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My Results wrote:

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zoomz00m wrote:

I am running a marathon in 3 weeks and expect to get around 2:50ish.

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You are three weeks out and you are asking this now?! At this point, just run in your training shoes. You may get injured testing something out this late in the game.

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Thank you again for all these replies.
In the end I went with the Vaporfly Next%, which were still in stock in my size on Nike.com here luckily.
Very excited for them to arrive and to wear them in my race!