Looking for a racing shoe for 5-10k road races. I don't want a carbon plated shoe, but old-school racing flats aren't easily available. Preferably with 8-10mm drop, as I'm used to 12mm daily trainers, no carbon plate. I know asics makes some like the lyteracer, tather, etc but I can't seem to get a hold of any here in the UK.
Adios 8 could be a good option if you’re dead set against any type of super shoe, otherwise takumi sen
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Adios 8 could be a good option if you’re dead set against any type of super shoe, otherwise takumi sen
Is it good for racing in? I want to transition into more aggressive shoes for faster stuff and races but also don't want to waste money on something that's not much different to the daily trainers I'm using at the moment.
Saucony Sinister maybe
The adidas takumi sen is probably the best option. The Adios is like a low profile, lightweight trainer. It's more shoe than old school racing flats.
The 8-10mm drop makes this tougher. The Saucony Sinister is 6mm, The Hoka Cielo is 3mm. The Takumi Sen is probably the best bet. Or maybe the Puma Liberate Nitro 2? 8mm and under 7oz.
I am on my second pair of puma liberate shoe. It’s a really really light shoe and it is very responsive. I’ve raced two 5ks and one 10k in them. At that price point (110 dollars?) it is definitely worth trying. They are also often on discount. I was able to snag a pair of takumi sen 9 on sale so that will be my next racing shoe in my rotation.
I’ve had as a bulky trainer the puma velocity nitro 2 but after 2 pairs, decided to try something else. I found the foam/ mid sole to be not firm enough for me.
The Nike Streakfly is decent, it's kind of expensive at full price, but it's often discounted, it's a 6mm drop I think, very light, comfortable, but not very durable.
Brooks Hyperion.
Yeah, I know, Brooks are hobby jogger shoes. Whatever - you're probably a hobby jogger and they're good shoes.
Mizuno wave rebellion flash
It has a plastic plate not a carbon one