Any suggestions for a max cushion, rockered shoe for easy pace long runs and recovery runs? Ideally something that doesn’t weigh a ton. Max pace will be 7:15-7:30 in this shoe and I won’t be running any workouts in it. Was using the invincible but the shoe feels really dead and overbuilt and doesn’t have the rocker that I like.
Brooks Hyperion Max
hoka Skyward X
nb sc trainer
Well, the Skyward X is exactly what it looks like. Max cushion, plated, smooth rocker. For some, they are simply too much shoe underfoot. But if you want max, they deliver as advertised.
The Hyperion Max (v1 and v2) is not super cushioned and in my opinion under delivers. Too firm to be an easy/recovery shoe, but there are better options for uptemo.
Depending on which iteration, the SC Trainer delivery different things. V1 is soft, bouncy and fun. Though a little unstable for some. V2 is a touch firmer and more stable, but not quite as fun. V2 brings back a little more bounce and is a nice combination of the first two.
I'd throw in the Asics Glideride Max which is cushioned but not overly soft. The rocker is smooth and not overly aggressive.