Has anybody tried the new Tracksmith Eliot Runner? I've got a Tracksmith gift card and I am wondering what I should buy. The clothing seams unreasonably expensive.
Has anybody tried the new Tracksmith Eliot Runner? I've got a Tracksmith gift card and I am wondering what I should buy. The clothing seams unreasonably expensive.
I get a lot of use out of the baselayer long-sleeve merino wool shirt. Like it's my main running top for half the year. Looks like nothing but really useful.
My dear wife isn’t a runner, but sweet. Got me a bunch of TS stuff. With the exception mentioned of the merino base layer, it’s pretty bad. I hear good things about the shorts, but everything else (jacket, jersey, gloves) is about 40% overpriced and just not good. For example I have the lines running jacket and prefer my 10 yo castelli softshell in all conditions.
Good balance of cushion/stiffness. Tread wears off the bottom after 200mi. Toe box gets soaked when road is damp.
It's a good (but expensive) travel shoe, especially if traveling light. Looks good with jeans / khakis, does great on easy runs, and even passable on workouts. It is hard as a rock without the cushy insole.
As Werkit said, it lacks a traditional rubber/leather toe cap, so the front end gets totally soaked through in any wet conditions (even just walking around town). If you get the white version, it is very hard to keep clean because of the toe issue, so I'd recommend one of the darker colors.
zdf wrote:
It's a good (but expensive) travel shoe, especially if traveling light. Looks good with jeans / khakis, does great on easy runs, and even passable on workouts. It is hard as a rock without the cushy insole.
As Werkit said, it lacks a traditional rubber/leather toe cap, so the front end gets totally soaked through in any wet conditions (even just walking around town). If you get the white version, it is very hard to keep clean because of the toe issue, so I'd recommend one of the darker colors.
the Elliot runner is in my rotation - I wear it when I'm looking for something a little plush compared to my other shoes. I like its feel...right down the middle not firm, not soft, not minimal not maximal. Nice roll heel to toe.
It's not a go fast shoe but more of an easy day plunker. If I had to change one thing it would be to make it lighter...feels a little heavy. But I think it's a winner.
Bunny wrote:
Has anybody tried the new Tracksmith Eliot Runner? I've got a Tracksmith gift card and I am wondering what I should buy. The clothing seams unreasonably expensive.
It's my favorite running shoe. By far.
I can't find them right now but previously have bought shorts that were made for a certain marathon on ~50% sale that were a solid deal. For example I bought some "Chicago 2022" shorts earlier this year just because they were cheaper than other shorts of the exact same style. If you find those I recommend that path
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