Looking for a shoe that has a nice cushioned, flexible forefoot. Something that can be worn on both long runs and intervals. I worn and like the Stratus, but what about the Skylon, Hayward and Speedster?
Looking for a shoe that has a nice cushioned, flexible forefoot. Something that can be worn on both long runs and intervals. I worn and like the Stratus, but what about the Skylon, Hayward and Speedster?
Ok don't know if you are talking about the Speedstar II but that one is awesome I run in it for most of my daily runs. The Speedstar I I have heard good things but can't find them. My only complaint is they are loud as hell the forefoot has what can only be described as hard plastic ridges and they upon impact make a slapping noise that is deafening by the end of 20 milers. I have however noticed that when I wear other shoes without the "slap" treads I am still quite quiet, so take this into account with your purchase. Zoom Hayward III are tanks compared to the Speedstars also looking into the banditos by Asics billed as a flat but run like a trainer.
I too am a forefoot striker and have found that the new Pre Hayward is great. I used to run in the Free but haven't like the new ones so I'm in the Hayward. It's sort of a blend between the Skylon or old Hayward and the Free. I recommend checking it out. About 1/2 of my team both guys/girls are in it and seem really like it.
Do you wear the hayward on most runs or just on the fast stuff?
if you have achilles problems when using normal flats, can you run in the skylons? can anyone verify this from personal experience?
go with the haywards well the older ones they dont produce them anymore and they are hard to find i just stocked up on 2 pairs of them brandnew offof ebay, keep checking there for them they pop up all the time, if not hayward move towards the skylon thats what they replaced the hayward with its very very similar just a tad bit less cushion both great shoes!
I've run in the Speedstar I & II, as well as the Haywards. From what I understand the Skylon and the Hayward are pretty much identical, and from the look of them I'd agree. I like the Speedstars, but after my third pair less so. For starters, each of mine have begun to de-laminate fairly early on. And, while shoe makes for a great lightweight trainer, it wears hard. Most of the folk I know agree it breaks down around 250 miles. Not impressive. I love the Hayward. Doesn't ride at all like a flat, but a really great, smooth lightweight trainer for everyday running and longer tempo runs.
The New Hayward is unbelievable. It is the best shoe I have ever run in. It is definitely made for a neutral runner used to wearing more of a lightweight shoe. I have almost 200 miles on mine, and they still feel great. It has a great ride, and the fit of the upper is great. Plus it looks bad ass.
I like the Brooks ST Racer. They're pretty light, but have enough support that you can use them like a trainer. Also my pairs don't seem to wear out much if at all.
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Do you use the Hayward as a daily trainer?
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the old hayward and the current skylon are built on identical midsoles and outsoles... there is no difference in the cushioning. the only thing that changed was the upper between the two shoes. The skylon has a bit more snug of an upper. the cushioning new skylon that will be released in july will be slightly different as they made it nike+ compatable, and thus the shoe no longer has a full length zoom air unit. it will just have a heel unit and a forefoot unit.
How do you like the new hayward?
Personally, being a forefoot striker myself, I have found the Nike Jasari + to be the best shoe I've ever worn. It looks very similar to the Hayward but with slightly less heel and a lower profile. Nike market it as a flat but it is definately more of a lightweight trainer, and I really like the snug fitting upper and the cushy ride. The full length zoom air sole suits the forefoot striker extremely well. I do use it for most of my interval running but for track workouts prefer more of a true racing flat or spikes; but the Jasari would perfectly suffice.
I'm wearing haywards right now. They feel weird for running, like running on sponges. It takes time getting used to. I don't know if I'd like them for a long run, not stable enough.
I bought some new Haywards not long ago. They are very cushy and soft. I like them overall. I usually run in the NB 902's. For the first week or 2 my toes would turn a little numb in them, but after a little while that went away, I'm guessing they got broken in a little. I have flat feet. They are my more supportive running shoe I currently wear. I'll probably buy more.