Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6 is one of the best trainers I've ever ran in, but I would like to try a Nike training shoe. All of my racing flats/spikes are Nike and are amazing so I figured I'd give them a try; plus the Air Coos is cheaper. Can anybody give me a comparison?
Adrenaline is a higher stability shoe (for people who overpronate significantly), whereas the Coos is a lower/mid level stability shoe. They will probably feel similar though (lower-arched, and both fairly hard).
It wouldn't be a huge transition though, correct?
The coos is much lighter weight than the adrenaline. This is because the coos has very little forefoot cushioning. The coos has a higher arch than the adrenaline. Also, I would expect the coos to break down about 50-100 miles befor the adrenaline on average. I would liken the coos to an Asics DS trainer or maybe a burn/axiom by brooks.
The Coos has quite a bit less stability than the Adrenaline, but it still has some. Have you ever been fit for shoes before? (In my professional opinion) If you haven't been fit, I'd go to your local running shoe store and have them fit you. Then you'll know if you overpronate a lot and the Adrenaline is good for you, or maybe just a little and the Coos would be a better option. (In my personal opinion) If you haven't been prone to injuries, you'll probably be fine with the switch. If you were going to switch from the Adrenaline to a motion control shoe then I would warn against it, but taking a step down in the stability of a shoe probably won't be problematic.
Well, I have 1200 miles on the Adrenaline without much wear, would I get over 1000 on the Air Coos?
uhhh, you should probably never put that many miles on a shoe. ever. the poster with the (opinion) was probably right, should be an easy enough transition. my only stipulations would be if you are averaging 60 miles a week or more, probably do not run only in the coos. it is a real step down from the adrenaline in terms of cushion and support. the coos is ideal for "short and fast" distance runs. regularly doing long runs in this shoe will probably not feel to good.
I have flat feet, and I was told I overpronate, but the wear on my shoes doesnt show up that I do. Also, I am only 115 pounds (male). I have been injury-free for a long time.
I am doing 60 mpw.
I would probably stick with the adrenaline if I were you.