Thinking about getting some vent's for long reps on the track (don't like wearing trainers or flats in track sessions). I know there is a lot of cushioning in the heel area but the forefoot looks very thin. Has anyone had a problem with the lack of forefoot cushioning or do they feel fine?
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For a 10k on a Mondo track, I got a little sore, but it was still worth it. Anything less, no prob. They didn't work that well for me for other reasons. My style tends to err on the side of toe running and the Vents don't support that near as well as the Kennedy's over long distances.
You might wanna try Nike Zoom Distance
a few left at bournesports.com
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I love these spikes. Never had any problem in them. They are still my favorite spike ever made.
"cushioning in a spike"? Think about that.
I said they are for training so was worried that they might lead to forefoot problems due to lack of cushioning. I realise that no spikes have a lot of cushioning but some have more than others and the vents look as though they have a very thin forefoot.
I've done virtually all of my track intervals and races in Vents. I love them and have never had any real problems. The only thing I've noticed is that on a very hard track if you run 10k+ the back spike on the inside of the foot will start to make itself felt, but other than that, I've never had a problem.
I've never run in them but it might look like the forefoot is so thin because the heel is more built up than your average spike. Are you a heel striker or midfoot/forefoot striker? This might make a difference.
I'm a midfoot/forefoot striker, and like I said, have no problems, but different people react differently to things.