Adidas Shoes similar to Asics DS Trainer/ Brooks Ravenna

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12 years ago 10/27/2011 7:00am EDT

So, due to a new employment position of my brother, I can get Adidas products at a significant discount. It would be nice to take advantage of this, but I've never ran in Adidas so I don't know about their shoes too much.

Ive trained the past few years in the Asics DS trainers and Brooks Ravennas and really like both of them. I'd prefer to keep the same feel of those shoes... My question is what Adidas shoe is most similar to these two?

I run fairly efficiently, mid foot strike, and relatively neutral. I like the DS trainers and Ravennas because they are lightweight and feel close to neutral, but offer a little bit of support when I need it on long, tiring runs when my form gets lazy.

So reccommend me a shoe please

Thanks

12 years ago 10/27/2011 7:17am EDT

re: Shoe switcher

I ran in the DS trainer for years and have now switched to the Mana. I have had five or six pairs. I also recently tried the Marathon, which I like a lot.

12 years ago 10/27/2011 7:33am EDT

re: Shoe switcher

Adidas Adizero Tempo is what you're looking for. I also run the in the Ravenna/DS Trainer mix, and was tempted to try the Adizero Boston but never did it, but that would also be a solid choice. Tempo has the light amount of stability you are used to, while the Boston is completely neutral.

12 years ago 10/27/2011 8:34am EDT

re: zatopek3210

12 years ago 10/27/2011 10:28am EDT

re: *stipe

The Tempo is a great shoe, and sounds like its exactly what you want support/stability wise. It is a little on the light side though, certainly much lighter/less cushioned than the ravenna. It may not be ideal for the long runs that you mention. It's definitely worth trying though. I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I wear it for longer tempo-type runs mostly. I'm not sure I'd wear it for anything longer than 12 miles. Of course that's just my opinion, based on the way my body responds, and in no way should be taken as the final judgment.

12 years ago 10/27/2011 11:10am EDT

re: my testimonial

another vote for the tempo, although I find it to be too firm. I wear it for short runs or longer runs on dirt - long runs on pavement just sort of get too poundatious for me.

Even the Asics DS Racer has more cushioning than the Tempo.

If you can get old shoes, the Tempo 3 is a better blend of cushioning and lightweight -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Adidas-Adizero-Tempo-M-Running-Shoes-Size-12-D-New-/300615173358?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item45fe0f84ee

12 years ago 10/27/2011 12:26pm EDT

re: agip

I agree, the tempo is very firm. It also felt like my heel was slipping out of it a little. I had to lace it through the top eyelet, which I've never had to do before, but then it felt alright.

The tempo's best feature definitley is it's light weight. Although it will offer more stability than the Boston for sure, don't expect it to be anything like what the Ravenna has. I've never worn the DS trainer, so I can't speak for that.

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