I want something relatively lightweight, probably 9-11 oz or so.
Here are some relevant stats:
- Neutral runner (slight underpronater)
- Mid-foot striker (no raised heels!)
- 6'1", 145 lbs.
- Suitable for up to 90 mpw
- Run on mostly roads and hard packed dirt/gravel
I don't have a brand preference as long as the shoe fits the above criteria. If I can find an older model on sale, that would obviously be ideal. Thanks for your help.
new balance 825
-new balance 825
-had previously used the mizuno precision 6, which i thought was better then the nb 825, but the new precision 7 seems way too soft/cushiony, almost like they penquinized it.
-i know some 'decent/fast' guys, about your size, 70 mpw, who are using the asics speedstar II.
Lightweight and neutral wrote:
Please help me find the right shoe.
Have you looked next to the left shoe?
Thanks. NB was the one brand I didn't expect to hear. Seems like they always have a medial post. Any other recommendations?
Asics Speedstar II has my vote.
Try the Puma Road Racer. Its a racing flat but substantial enough to be used as an everyday trainer for an efficient runner.
mizuno wave rider
Lightweight and neutral wrote:
Thanks. NB was the one brand I didn't expect to hear. Seems like they always have a medial post. Any other recommendations?
No medial post in the 825. Its a great every day light trainer. Light and flexible with good road feel. I've been wearing them since last year and they have served me very well. I have similar stats to you, except a little shorter.
Roccer wrote:
Asics Speedstar II has my vote.
Make that two for the Speedstar.
I would look to the elixer 2 as well. or the previous ds trainers
both of those have a little medial post, and if you really are an underpronator, will just make the problem worse.
wave precision 8.
ap midsole is responsive and not mushy.
NB 825 fits like a box.
go to a store and try a bunch on, and run in them as well.
Precision, 825, type A, speedstar, burn, hayward all are lightweight and neutral.