Looking for thoughts on the 5's v 6's. I have been using the 5's for a while and I use them for every run. I use two pairs in rotation. I have a neutral foot position and a narrow foot.
Does the 6 wear better than the 5. The roads in where I live are very coarse and I only get about 300 miles out of the 5. I know they are relatively cheap but it is still frustrating.
Which has the better feel? I love the feel and responsiveness of the 5. Does the 6 match up?
The 6 feels pretty much the same to me but an ounce lighter.
The Brooks PR meet coverage is making a great effort to increase the excitement for these meets and to reach out to a young audience and for that I applaud them. It's just too bad that it also comes across as a non-stop paid for advertisement.
I mean do we really need to mention the kits as we introduce the athletes? These are HS kids.
I can just see the NBA finals introductions .. Here comes Mr. James and he is sporting the latest jock wear from ... that might take a little away from the competition.
I think anyone who loves the 5 and have tried the 6's will tell you they are not the same.
the 6's upper has less support - a much lighter mesh and not as form fitting. The cushion on the 6 is softer especially in the heel. Still the 6's a good shoe so far me. I used the 5 in plenty of marathons and the 6 in one so far. Some hate the change. I don't mind - the trade off in weight makes up for the less support and what I'm sure will be a shorter life as the upper and cushion seems a little cheaper too.
Like you said, inexpensive so its not like your out a load of cash if you hate em
You do realize that's a racing flat right? 300 miles is a ridiculous amount of mileage for a flat.
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You do realize that's a racing flat right? 300 miles is a ridiculous amount of mileage for a flat.
Here is an old gem for you. Some guys are putting 600+ miles on theirs.
http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=102856