Got fed up with Adidas constantly changing their models. On to Nike.

No replies, huh? Bet if I had started a thread about Obama's birth certificate or Trayvon Martin's autopsy I would have 300 replies by now.

Some running board this is.

Not a Nike guy, but I've been pleased that the Brooks Launch has been unchanged (aside from color) since July of 2009. Everytime I see that the Ghost or Adrenaline is being updated I get worried that they're changing the Launch too, but nothing yet. And it looks like the current shoe is in-line through at least the end of 2012.

It's funny that keeping a popular shoe unchanged for three plus years is the exception and not the rule.

I have some of the same issues as you - used to adidas mostly because I have a narrow foot.

The adizero tempo one model ago was a perfect shoe for me. THe new one is too firm.

I can run some in the Adidas Boston but it feels too heavy.

You could try the NB 890 v2 - it's not bad, tho it feels a little dead for some reason.

The NB 1400 is excellent - have you tried that? One of my favorite shoes of all time. Narrow, soft. Might be too much of a racing shoe for every day tho.

I'll have to try some luna racers - Nike has never been narrow enough for me, but maybe those.

I think you can go with just about any other shoe brand including Nike. Adidas seems to be the only manufacturer that makes minor changes to their shoes once or twice a year and every few years drops a particular model and introduces something entirely new.

Their spikes became like running in soccer boots around '88 in Seoul.

These are all hazy recollections:

My feeling is that Nike was also notorious for doing this in the 90s, but for the past decade or so they've been slower to change their models around. This started with the "Bowerman Series", which was created with the promise to change their models less often (every 2-3 years?) and less significantly.

I switched from adidas to saucony. i gave up trying to find something like the cs.

I don't think anyone replied because you sound like a troll. Nike is known for doing the same thing as Adidas. As a matter of fact, all shoe companies change their shoes. Find a shoe you like and stock up. That's the only way to play it safe.

I've worn just about every Nike model:

Vomero, Pegasus, Structure Triax, Nike Zoom Elite 4, Nike Air Span, Lunaracer, Lunaracer 2, Katana Racer, LunarGlide 2, Steak XC 3, Lunar Elite.

Let me know what you need in a shoe and I'll be glad to help you out. I've had success with Nike and not so much success with Saucony, Brooks, and Adidas.

My experience is that there is always something new that comes out from Nike that satisfies me. When I got tired of the Vomero, the Pegasus fit the bill because they changed to a softer cushioning.

I had success moving from the Pegasus to the LunarGlide to the Structure Triax because I had to get my plantar faciaitis (sp) in check.

I think, by what you are telling me, you'd be a good candidate for the LunarElite:

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRS-NZEM1.html

It has the support for your arch, and a neutral ride. It's responsive and a fast ride, and it doesn't feel too mushy.

Adidas has been off now for years , new collections are chasing fashion vs breakthrough , talk to your local running shop , they try the product but it just does not sell. All the brands are making good shoes these days , you would think Adidas could at least make something that the general running population could run in.

but nike does the same thing.

That's more like it. Sorry I had to get pis\sy there for a sec. (Not sure how my post seemed trollish but OK, it's letsrun.)

So I bought a pair of Luna Racers. When I put them on I thought it was the best decision ever. Then after a 6-mile run I thought it was the worst. After a few miles I started to have pains in the arch area. As if my foot was getting twisted with every strike. A mile later my toes went numb. I tried to loosen the laces but it didn't help. So I turned around and headed for home. I now have blisters on both heels from the high lip on the heel of the shoes.

These are going back. The search continues...

Thanks agip. I'll see if I can find the NB890 in a store that accepts returns after test runs. I tried a slew of NB models back in the day but except for 1001 never found one I liked. Too wide for me (the B width was never available) and too firm in the forefoot.

Went to 3 different running shops in Fort Lauderdale.....all dropped Adidas shoes, completely. Just were not working for anyone.

weary ramblers bones wrote:

I now have blisters on both heels from the high lip on the heel of the shoes.

These are going back. The search continues...

Seriously check out those Lunar Elite's that I linked to above.

When people have had issues with the Lunaracers, it's usually been with the fit, but never the ride. It's either too narrow in the midfoot or forefoot and your toes get chewed up. Or it's the heal cup. For me it was the latter. So I resorted to sticking a glass bottle well into the toe area to bloat them out. Worked for a little bit, then it resumed it's shape - so I sold them. The Lunaracer 2 had a more flexible upper, but it didn't lock down the foot as well and the ride wasn't fast as the first version because of a different foam.

Sorry for the rant - report back when you get the chance.

I'll check them out. I actually liked the ride in the Luna Racers as you said.

Any insight on the Lunarspeed Lite? Seems more Adidas-like in the construction.

There are stores that accept returns after test runs?

I've been in the lunar racer for years, and just switched to the Lunar Montreal. It's the exact same sole as the Lunar Racer, but with a mesh upper more like the old Lunar Trainer. Absolutely perfect. I didn't like the upper on the Racer so that problem is now completely solved.