Hi,
Yes fuel cell are soft and can be unstable, but they seem to work well for me in the New balance propel v4, no bottoming out - a great daily training shoe on a budget. Also you should try the new balance sc trainer v1 or 2. Every brand has some shoes that don't work for everybody. There are so many factors, how you strike (heel, mid fore forefoot), your paces, weight etc that can effect how a shoe can work for you..
Steve
My teammates in HS were on the new balance wave until they all got injured; tried to warn them that NB is terrible
I guy recently ran a marathon 2hrs 22 mins in NB sc elite v3. Some NB shoes have been getting rave reviews (believe in the run) . There are good new balance shoes.
Steve
stevenn wrote:
Hi,
Yes fuel cell are soft and can be unstable, but they seem to work well for me in the New balance propel v4, no bottoming out - a great daily training shoe on a budget. Also you should try the new balance sc trainer v1 or 2. Every brand has some shoes that don't work for everybody. There are so many factors, how you strike (heel, mid fore forefoot), your paces, weight etc that can effect how a shoe can work for you..
Steve
I agree that he should try the Propel V4. Everything I’ve read about it seems to indicate it is a more stable and firmer (but heavier) shoe than the Rebel (a personal favorite).
Also, if ‘firm’ is such a big deal, try the SC Pacer, but only if you are more of a mid/fore foot runner. Otherwise you’ll destroy the heel in no time.
The new NB SC trainer v2 is meant to be good too, stable cushioned and responsive, a good long run trainer. I have the propel v4, not quite as good as the saucony speed 3, but nearly 1/2 the price. Good daily trainer that is stable, cushioned and can pick up the pace.
Steve
stevenn wrote:
The new NB SC trainer v2 is meant to be good too, stable cushioned and responsive, a good long run trainer. I have the propel v4, not quite as good as the saucony speed 3, but nearly 1/2 the price. Good daily trainer that is stable, cushioned and can pick up the pace.
Steve
You are right. The V2 Trainer is supposed to be more stable with its lower stack height. My wife has the V1 and while I’ve never run in them, just looking at them I can tell they are not what the OP is after.
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I'm surprised no mention of Nike Pegasus 39/40. I'm 6' 175+ and had 700miles on my 39s. I was actually using these as my yard/work shoe and forgot my fresh pair for a planned 13mi run mostly on asphalt.
At about halfway I wondered if I could push these 700+ miles shoes another 100 as I did not feel the brick no response feeling one gets from spent trainers. The react midsole with dual zoom pods tends to mold to your foot after 40miles. The midsole itself does not seem to breakdown and has a medium soft type feel.
Another consideration could be the medium firm Brooks launch a bit lighter (0.7 oz) but I feel not as durable and evenly cushioned as Pegasus.
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SackBob, you are a godsend. I’ve been trying either New Balances or Orthodox the last 20 years, and they just have gotten worse and worse and worse over time. I’ve had over 20 knee surgeries too, and just had knee replacements. Every surgery that was supposed to correct my pain problem never did because of faulty shoes. Just tried on the Diadora Vortices for the first time, and it’s like stepping into a new world. I couldn’t be more grateful for the good information……I was also told by a shoe expert that Brooks Beast is a great shoe. He said they have been perfecting the technology for 3 years. I’m going to try those as well, to see which ones have a better fit…..Thank you sir