replacement for ds trainers?

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16 years ago 06/13/2007 1:14pm EDT

I used to run in the ds trainer 11's and really liked them. I have gone through a couple of pairs of the newer 12's and just don't like them as much. Does anyone have suggestions for a different lightweight trainer that still provides a bit of support?

I've been looking mainly at the NB 902, Mizuno wave elixir 2, suacony grid tangent 3 and puma complete concinnity. I am also curious about more substantial flats including adizero LT, brooks racer st3 and nike katana racer or marathoner among others.

Obviously I would try shoes before buying, but wondering if anyone has advice on any of those listed above or a recommendation for another lightweight trainer/flat that comes closest to the old ds 11?

16 years ago 06/13/2007 1:30pm EDT

re: need new shoes

I'm a fan of Brooks Racer ST...

16 years ago 06/13/2007 1:37pm EDT

re: need new shoes

Go 902's. They are the closest to the trainer 11's.

16 years ago 06/13/2007 2:26pm EDT

re: need new shoes

I have alternated between the DS Trainer 11 and now the 12's and the Mizuno Elixirs. I have always really liked the Elixir.

16 years ago 06/13/2007 2:28pm EDT

re: McGee

Racer ST 3 a great shoe. Midsole/outsole unchanged, but the upper now fits like a glove. Much smoother too if you cut out the midfoot truss.

16 years ago 06/13/2007 3:17pm EDT

re: giancarlo

I'm glad you started this thread.

I currently switch off between the 902's and Elixers, and I am so happy.

I have trained in the Kayanos all my life, and was tired.

When I first got the 902's, I had narrowed it to that and the DS trainer while in the store.

When I got the Elixers, I had narrowed it down to Elixers and Brooks Axiom.

I don't know much about shoes, so I just go by feel.

I was looking for a light-weight comfortable shoe, with emphasis on flexibility.

Anyone have experience (good or bad) with the shoes I didn't buy?

The 902 has a lot less support, and a lot faster.

I feel very safe and secure in my Elixers, but still provides the needed flexibility and breathable shoe.

16 years ago 06/13/2007 3:39pm EDT

re: need new shoes

adidas adizero Tempo. It releases on July 1. Very nice shoe indeed.

16 years ago 06/13/2007 3:58pm EDT

re: need new shoes

need new shoes wrote:
I used to run in the ds trainer 11's and really liked them. I have gone through a couple of pairs of the newer 12's and just don't like them as much. Does anyone have suggestions for a different lightweight trainer that still provides a bit of support?
I've been looking mainly at the NB 902, Mizuno wave elixir 2, suacony grid tangent 3 and puma complete concinnity. I am also curious about more substantial flats including adizero LT, brooks racer st3 and nike katana racer or marathoner among others.
Obviously I would try shoes before buying, but wondering if anyone has advice on any of those listed above or a recommendation for another lightweight trainer/flat that comes closest to the old ds 11?

i bought my ds trainer 12's a half size up. when i first wore them i noticed a different feel than the 11's but i have grown to like them very much.

16 years ago 06/13/2007 5:56pm EDT

re: need new shoes

how about if i want a shoe that runs like the old ds 11 ran (decent support, fairly flexible), but is a bit lighter. not a full blown racing flat, more something in the 7-9oz range. any suggestions?

16 years ago 06/15/2007 10:34am EDT

re: need new shoes

i love the Saucany Grid Tangents. In the DS trainers i can feel that medial post too much... but with these, they are great. I went a half size down from the Asics. in men's sizes they are 9.6 oz.

here's the site:http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/27097758/c/747.html

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