Streak lt wearers - what shoes have you moved to?

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    Kvothe

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    2 years ago 06/28/2021 6:53pm EDT

    I am doing all my training and racing in the streak lt - or I was until the discontinuation. Been using them since the original streak xc 1.

    I've been doing some runs in adizero rc's. They've got a decent stack height, but a lot of drop. I don't think I could race a short, fast race in these or even feel comfortable doing hard intervals on the track. They remind me of the adizero rocket, but with a lot more drop :(

    I've tried the type a from saucony and it hurts my toes for some reason. Fasttwitch is too stiff for me. In the past, I used a mizuno wave cruise as a workout shoe, but those are super expensive to import and may even be discontinued even though mizuno doesn't seem to have a high stack bounce shoe. Today I bought a mizuno wave gtz from Taiwan and Asics sorties from Australia. I'm hoping to use one of these for workouts and races from half and down and save the other for track races (all track spikes seem to hurt my feet for some reason).

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    ViperDom

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    2 years ago 06/29/2021 8:10am EDT
    re: Kvothe

    Drop is not something i like to compromise on with a shoe in the +direction. I believe there is an ideal drop for your natural touchdown&stride and going beyond a certain amount can interfere with efficient biomechanics. It is fine going the other way though with less drop for certain workouts if your goal is to strengthen/condition the calf/achilles/ect...

    There are exceptions though with lot of these modern rockered shoes as their drop may not be as noticeable depending on the curvature and where you touch down. So an 8mm might effectively feel&act like a 6.

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    RunnerSam

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    2 years ago 06/29/2021 8:12am EDT
    re: Kvothe

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    Ho Hum

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    2 years ago 06/29/2021 8:15am EDT
    re: RunnerSam

    Skechers GoMeb Speed. A little more cushion than the LT, but low drop and lightweight.

    Reebok Runfast Pro is great for speedwork and racing if you can get them on sale.

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    ViperDom

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    2 years ago 06/29/2021 8:32am EDT
    re: ViperDom

    Training & Racing in the LT is pretty hardcore and doesn't seem like it'd be optimal to maximize the benefits of training. What type of training do you do and avg weekly mileage?

    One option i can think of that you might like for training is the NB Fuelcell REBEL v1. Its narrow heal&midfoot has a similar sole geometry to the LT which feels nice with a mid-to-forefoot touch down. It also has a more modern midsole foam which you may appreciate for training. Def more of a trainer than the LT

    Another option that is trainer&race worthy would be the Sketchers Horizon Vanish 1.

    5.2oz, 19mm heel, 15mm forefoot, 4mm drop. It has a rockered bottom though which has a diff feel from the LT...

    How about the NB1500 series? Have you ever tried them? I didnt like the v5 because the medial post was too aggressive for my rear-to-midfoot touch down at the time but it did feel great when exclusively using a forefoot strike. Supposedly the v6 came with a less aggressive medial post and very nice upper. Might be worth a shot.

    Reebok Float Ride Run Fast, & Float Ride Run Fast Pro are also worth a look.

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    ViperDom

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    2 years ago 06/29/2021 8:33am EDT
    re: ViperDom

    Past thread on similar topic FYI:

    https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=10411581

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    Kvothe

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    2 years ago 06/30/2021 2:12am EDT
    re: ViperDom

    ViperDom wrote:

    Training & Racing in the LT is pretty hardcore and doesn't seem like it'd be optimal to maximize the benefits of training. What type of training do you do and avg weekly mileage?

    One option i can think of that you might like for training is the NB Fuelcell REBEL v1. Its narrow heal&midfoot has a similar sole geometry to the LT which feels nice with a mid-to-forefoot touch down. It also has a more modern midsole foam which you may appreciate for training. Def more of a trainer than the LT

    Another option that is trainer&race worthy would be the Sketchers Horizon Vanish 1.

    5.2oz, 19mm heel, 15mm forefoot, 4mm drop. It has a rockered bottom though which has a diff feel from the LT...

    How about the NB1500 series? Have you ever tried them? I didnt like the v5 because the medial post was too aggressive for my rear-to-midfoot touch down at the time but it did feel great when exclusively using a forefoot strike. Supposedly the v6 came with a less aggressive medial post and very nice upper. Might be worth a shot.

    Reebok Float Ride Run Fast, & Float Ride Run Fast Pro are also worth a look.

    I'm doing around 100-110 mpw in the streak lt, recently started using adizero rc 3's some as I've only got one pair left! I do a tempo, a set of intervals, and a progressive long run. I do get issues with blisters/callusing from time to time which I never did with the streak lt 2.

    For me, its the good lock down of the streak lt that is important. Seems every other shoe is loose in the heel, the forefoot, too tight in the forefoot, ties too loosely on top, etc.

    I've tried the 1500 - it feels very bulky and slow.

    Maybe I'll try the fuelcell rebel. Kind of wary, as its got a weird looking shape and is described as a trainer.

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    Free_the_thigh

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    2 years ago 06/30/2021 10:21am EDT
    re: Kvothe

    Kvothe wrote:

    ViperDom wrote:

    Training & Racing in the LT is pretty hardcore and doesn't seem like it'd be optimal to maximize the benefits of training. What type of training do you do and avg weekly mileage?

    One option i can think of that you might like for training is the NB Fuelcell REBEL v1. Its narrow heal&midfoot has a similar sole geometry to the LT which feels nice with a mid-to-forefoot touch down. It also has a more modern midsole foam which you may appreciate for training. Def more of a trainer than the LT

    Another option that is trainer&race worthy would be the Sketchers Horizon Vanish 1.

    5.2oz, 19mm heel, 15mm forefoot, 4mm drop. It has a rockered bottom though which has a diff feel from the LT...

    How about the NB1500 series? Have you ever tried them? I didnt like the v5 because the medial post was too aggressive for my rear-to-midfoot touch down at the time but it did feel great when exclusively using a forefoot strike. Supposedly the v6 came with a less aggressive medial post and very nice upper. Might be worth a shot.

    Reebok Float Ride Run Fast, & Float Ride Run Fast Pro are also worth a look.

    I'm doing around 100-110 mpw in the streak lt, recently started using adizero rc 3's some as I've only got one pair left! I do a tempo, a set of intervals, and a progressive long run. I do get issues with blisters/callusing from time to time which I never did with the streak lt 2.

    For me, its the good lock down of the streak lt that is important. Seems every other shoe is loose in the heel, the forefoot, too tight in the forefoot, ties too loosely on top, etc.

    I've tried the 1500 - it feels very bulky and slow.

    Maybe I'll try the fuelcell rebel. Kind of wary, as its got a weird looking shape and is described as a trainer.

    Rebel v2 is a great shoe, but if you want Nike lt feel, get the 1400

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    2 years ago 06/30/2021 10:57am EDT
    re: Kvothe

    I will wait a month and pick up the Pegasus pro.

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