I am looking for a training shoe to be used on my tempo runs. I am looking for good forefoot cushioning that will cut down on the pounding my legs will take to help prevent injuries. They don't necessarily have to be super light weight. I weigh about 125 pounds. I have cushioned racing shoes but want to save those for race day. I've read some reviews but would rather ask those that have first hand experience. Any suggestions?
Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
ASICS superblast
ASICS Magic SPEED 3
Second the Superblast.
If you're interested in something a little more structured, the new Vomero 17 is quite nice. Nike ditched the forefoot pod and added ZoomX. Big upgrade on the Pegasus, imo. YMMV.
Il est difficile de désigner un seul fabricant ayant fait ses preuves. On choisit des chaussures différentes pour courir dans les bois et d'autres pour l'asphalte, il faut donc accorder une attention particulière à ces questions. Je peux honnêtement recommander la Brooks Ghost 14 et la Saucony Triumph 20.
Be aware that the last of the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 is slightly curved. For me, it caused foot pain. If you decide to go with the Speed 3, make sure the shoe doesn't press against your little toe. Lots of runners love this shoe, but I wanted to make you aware of this possible problem.
fisky wrote:
Be aware that the last of the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 is slightly curved. For me, it caused foot pain. If you decide to go with the Speed 3, make sure the shoe doesn't press against your little toe. Lots of runners love this shoe, but I wanted to make you aware of this possible problem.
Did you mean to say Speed 2? I ask because they're nearly impossible to buy new anymore, so it shouldn't matter in the OP's case.
It would help to know what other shoes you use for training and racing.
hiroshi wrote:
It would help to know what other shoes you use for training and racing.
Mainly Brooks Ghost for training and Saucony Endorphin Pro for racing.
Endorphin Speeds probably make the most sense. Awesome shoes. Highly versatile.