I see these listed on 'eastbay'. I recall someone telling
me these were cutting edge in the 80's but that some still wear them today.
Has anyone tried these? They are under $40 on that site but I am curious to see what experience others may have had with them?
They are very soft and squishy, and fairly high off the ground. If you prefer something no-frills, I would refer to some of the other recommendations on the site (Asics, Puma, adidas).
I'm wearing a pair of blue ones right now.
I trained in them in the 80's and really loved 'em 'so I picked up a pair when I saw them advertised again.
They feel GREAT. It's like walking on carpeting.
Mostly I just use them for walking around, but I've done a few miles of running in them too.
just bought a pair from eastbay. Have worn them since early '90s. Great cushioning, durable outsole. No frills, minimal support features. If no biomechanical problems and want max cushioning - and for under $40 (I got mine for 29.99) their great. Even raced in them a couple of times, but mainly basic training shoe.
No injury problems?
How many miles did you get out of them?
The price alone makes them interesting.
I've only had 2 or 3 running related injuries over the past 18 years and then those were my own stupidity, ie, "just one more quarter...", but no injuries related to shoes or aggravated by this shoe. In fact, I'm running now with a nonrunning related injury and the cushoning jazz provides is a relief. I've been know to wear jazz shoes until the nylon upper disintegrates. The midsole is very durable. The outsole is goodyear carbon rubber. I've gone well over 1000 miles a year in the same pair with no problem. I have a slight twist off my right foot. At about 1000 miles, the outsole will start to wear through in one small spot. That tells me it's time to get a new pair. Another plus with jazz is the narrow heel/wide toe box. Easy to get spoiled with that fit especially if switch to narrow fit shoe. Have worn many styles of saucony and other brands but, like saucony's motto, I'm loyal to origianl nylon jazz. Not to mention, I'm cheap and love a bargin.
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Good shoe to wear hanging out, but not good for running. Cushy and VERY comfortable, but the stiff sole, thick midsole, and heavy weight make it less than ideal for running. I suffered my 2nd metatarsal stress fracture (of 7 total stress fractures) wearing this shoe.
This sneaker is LIGHT compared to newer Saucony trainers.It's a great sneaker.
jaguar1 wrote:
Good shoe to wear hanging out, but not good for running. Cushy and VERY comfortable, but the stiff sole, thick midsole, and heavy weight make it less than ideal for running. I suffered my 2nd metatarsal stress fracture (of 7 total stress fractures) wearing this shoe.
12oz. if you suffered metatarsal fracture it wasn't the shoe! on eastbay, if smaller foot -7.5 to 9- can get this shoe for $19.99! can't beat it. this shoe is just fine for running. not a rigid shoe at all. very flexible midfoot. in terms of stability/flex features probably mimics racing shoes, in other words, minimal support features. besides, they come in funky colors, orange even.
yathink wrote:
12oz. if you suffered metatarsal fracture it wasn't the shoe! on eastbay, if smaller foot -7.5 to 9- can get this shoe for $19.99! can't beat it. this shoe is just fine for running. not a rigid shoe at all. very flexible midfoot. in terms of stability/flex features probably mimics racing shoes, in other words, minimal support features. besides, they come in funky colors, orange even.
I disagree. I had changed to wearing the Saucony's about a month before I suffered the metatarsal stress fracture. I figured they were so comfy wearing around I might as well run in them. I read somewhere if you start having pain 3-4 weeks after changing to new shoes, the pain is most likely the result of your shoes. Also, someone mentioned if you're having stress fractures in your feet, it's most likely the result of your shoes, especially heavy, stiff soled shoes. Looking back, this seems like a likely explanation for my metatarsal stress fractures. Your feet jars against the ground and don't have the flexibility to properly distribute the stress. Moreover, with such a thick midsole, you can't sense where you step and make modifications in foot biomechanics. I agree that they have a minimalistic upper but not a minimalistic sole and midsole. Compared to the Puma H Street's I currently train in, the Classic Saucony Jazz's are like cushy bricks.
interesting jag1 how same shoe, totally different take. i love jazz and they feel smooth, springy and flexible from the moment i put them on, compared to others i've tried. your probably right on the metatarsal thing, just hard to imagine since i've had such success with them,ie injury free running.
True. Shoes can affect people differently. I'm light and efficient and need a light, efficient shoe (from what I learned as a result of my injury woes).
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Under $40? For real?