I am fed up with shoes that get hard as a rock when the temps are in the teens and below (as I am a very early morning runner in a cold climate). Anyone know of any shoes that purport to not harden up in cold temps? Even well cushioned soft shoes will harden up excessively in low temps. I am awaiting a pair of Nkke Pegasus Hypershields to try, but any other suggestions (and I am aware of the UK Gear PT-03 winter shoes that make this claim - they weigh 14.4 ounces, so not on the potential list).
I wore a black pair of Adidas Supernova Glide 4 that served well this winter (I had good luck several years ago with some black Supernovas that were especially designed for winter with ClimaWarm tech, but they haven't done that lately as far as I can tell).
However in Chicago temps have not gotten below 10 degrees much. In college I ran in Minnesota regularly in below zero temps in Asics DS Trainers with no problem, but then again, I was 18-21 then and cushioning was not as necessary.
BTW mine are maxed out and I was gonna order another pair today but it looks like Glide 4s are sold out and the new models aren't out yet.
Anyone recommend comparable models? I've tried the last couple years, Mizuno Wave Rider 15 (a little stiff yet not as responsive as I'd expect), and Saucony Ride 4 (too soft, not responsive).
I might go with the Asics Gel Nimbus 14. Lol at the neon lite-brite color model.
Adidas energy Boost. Won't change at all.
I agree with the energy boosts. Mine came off the UPS truck late in the day in below freezing temps. Usually when I get shoes in similar deliveries they are rock hard and inflexible. The energy boosts were ice cold to the touch but the boost foam was flexible and cushioned and I was able to run in them right away. I sized up a half size and they fit well. Very comfortable to run in. Noticeable bounce to the heel but once running they feel good but bounce isn't noticeable or weird feeling. Not sure on a performance boost but they don't degrade performance. I think the upper and the ability of the foam to maintain a constant performance across a large temp range may be the best advances in this shoe.