Good lightweight trainers for neutral runner?

1)Adidas Ace

2)Adidas Adios

3)Asics Gel Tarther

The definition of light has really gone upwards if the Wave Rider is called light and not considered a huge bulky hinderance for running fast.

If you like Muzunos, the Ronins are worth a go.

Shoe Goo wrote:

1)Adidas Ace

2)Adidas Adios

3)Asics Gel Tarther

The definition of light has really gone upwards if the Wave Rider is called light and not considered a huge bulky hinderance for running fast.

Thanks for the recommendations. I've never really had lightweight trainers before. The other shoes I mentioned (including the Wave Riders) were just general trainers or trail shoes that I've used; I listed them to give everyone an idea of has worked for me.

Brooks Launch

mizuno precision

asics speedstar

-i run in both. precision feels more 'substantial' and like a mod-weight trainer. speedstar feels quicker/lighter, less solid if slogging/cruising 10+milers

I just bought a pair of the speedstar 5s, I raced a 30k in it and have done a couple other long runs in them, they seem to be holding up just fine. I'm very happy with them.

was in the Launch and just made the switch the the 890's what an amazing shoe. the new revlight midsole compound they have is like no other. another plus to the shoe is none of the overlays are stiched its all welded together to make a very comforting fit. about 1.5 ounces lighter than most neutral trainers.

brooks green silence. incredible shoe.

My definition of a performance trainer would involve a men's size 9 weight between 8 and 10 ounces.

I train in Ronins and Adios (I think I prefer the Adios). I have heard good reviews of the 890 from a friend who just started running in it, but I am more comfortable in a shoe with a lower heel (not a minimalist cure-all disciple or anything, I just have a specific issue that is worsened with a higher heel).

The Precision is a good shoe. If the heel were lowered to the Ronin level, it would be perfect (the Ronin is a bit on the firm side).

I had a good experience with the original Speedstar, but one of the later incarnations was so bad I was hesitant to try it again.

Thanks everyone for your informative responses. This has been a helpful thread.

Speedstar and 890 have a similar fit. Narrower than Glycerines, but both have pretty forgiving uppers, so they should fit fine. I had a rub problem on the top of my toes from the Speedstar - borderline deffective internal lacing structure, but other than that I liked them.

I'm really enjoying the 890's and I see myself sticking with them as an everyday shoe.

NBftw wrote:

was in the Launch and just made the switch the the 890's what an amazing shoe. the new revlight midsole compound they have is like no other. another plus to the shoe is none of the overlays are stiched its all welded together to make a very comforting fit. about 1.5 ounces lighter than most neutral trainers.

The 890 is a pretty solid shoe, lightweight but not terribly minimal, which I like. I would suggest it more as an everyday trainer than a racer/workout shoe, it doesn't really feel FAST.