Hi. I am a hs newbie looking for workout shoes. The pair will be an addition on top of my nike structures. Will be used for tempo, intervals etc. I tried the LT4 but they feel abit quite flat and i got weird sores on the ankles (probably because i dont have an efficient foot strike).
I am looking for something with some substance and have some flexibility. Budget of around 120.
Go to a running store or three and try a bunch of stuff on. No telling what you’ll prefer. All manufacturers have workout shoes and something out there will work for you.
Adidas Adios 6
Brooks Hyperion Tempo
Nike Pegasus
Saucony Kinvara
Hoka Mach 4 or Rincon
Skechers Razor
Topo Cyclone
Altra Rivera
ASICS Hyperspeed
New Balance Rebel 2
Puma Deviate Nitro
Newton Distance/Distance S
List goes on
You're looking for the Hyperion Tempo. Featherlight for the amount of cushioning it provides, low profile, and very versatile.
The Streak 7 would be an interesting option because it has a very similar cushioning platform to the Streak LT4, but adds 4mm of cushioning under the heel so the shoe doesn't feel quite as flat. It's the traditional racing flat style so it should be more flexible than many of the higher cushion performance shoes currently on the market. You may be able to find a new one for under $100 on eBay or something.
The new adidas adizero Adios 6 is also $120 and has a little more cushioning than the Streak 7 throughout the entire midsole. The heel-to-toe drop is 8mm which is the same as the Streak 7 (I believe) so they shouldn't feel as flat as the 4mm Streak LT4. The Boston 9 is similar to the Adios 6 in terms of cushioning and drop, but uses boost instead of adidas's newer performance foams and can be found on sale for well below its MSRP of $120.
As Tugboat1980 said, nearly every brand will have a model that falls into the category you're looking at. The best move would be going into a run specialty store and seeing what feels the best when you get up to speed and provides a good lockdown.
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OP, go on Ebay and get a pair of NIKE racing flats and NIKE pegs. Easily under 120 for both
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