Adidas Adios Boost or Nike Lunar Racers 3

If you like a soft ride, the Lunaracer is the way to go.

Thanks!

I should say that I had version 1, but was getting some blisters now and again, but I heard 3 is a huge improvement?

The Adios boost seems good to me. I ran my last marathon in the Fastwitch 5, which was a bit too firm.

Plus, the Boost has a new model out, so the first version is cheap. Got mine for 50% off a few weeks ago.

I disagree, the boost are soft too. you have to go try both. i vote for the boost. i thought that new foam was gimicky but its not at all, its phenomenal. im a huge fan of the boost.

Yep! I tried the fast twitch too.

WAY too hard. I agree.

If you like soft shoes, this is an easy call, go with the Lunar Racer. It is a lot softer than average. The Adios boost is pretty hard. Both have somewhat unusual fit due to their lacing so fit to your foot is an issue. The adios gives me lacebite but if it didn't I'd say its a good shoe (especially if you're 2:30 or faster, and therefore land lightly).

Lunar racer is better for 3:00 - type footstrike.

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The Adios boost seems good to me. I ran my last marathon in the Fastwitch 5, which was a bit too firm.

Plus, the Boost has a new model out, so the first version is cheap. Got mine for 50% off a few weeks ago.

Where?

The Adios has a significantly higher heel ramp than Kinvaras. If you like Kinvaras, I'd rotate between those and Lunaracers. And there isn't that much weight difference, so you might be just as happy using the Kinvara for the marathon.

just bought 3 pairs of minimal drop shoes for 170 -

puma faas 300v3

puma faas 100R

go mebs

wouldn't spend 150 on a pair that is going to wear out in the same amount of time or less (nikes). although i bet i would love the boost.

those look pretty awesome - maybe I should revisit my price constraints

Those are the exact two shoes I've used for my last two marathons. I'm a midfoot striker with a high arch and a narrow heel.

Both of them fit well but the Lunaracer is a bit too narrow in the toe box, so despite breaking them in in a few shorter races and one long run, I got blisters during the marathon and both socks were soaked in blood by the finish.

The Adios Boost is a little heavier (about 40 grams) and it seems "heel heavy". I wish it had a bit more cushion in the forefoot like the Adios II and less of it in the heel, then it would be a perfect shoe for me. Fit is much better and I had no blister problems.

My personal judgment is that both are good marathon shoes, neither is perfect, but I'll stick to the Adios Boost for the next one.

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The Adios has a significantly higher heel ramp than Kinvaras. If you like Kinvaras, I'd rotate between those and Lunaracers. And there isn't that much weight difference, so you might be just as happy using the Kinvara for the marathon.

It's 9mm vs 4mm for the Kinvaras. Plus the kinvaras feel sloppy compared to the Adios Boost.

I train in the kinvara and mirage. The Adios Boost doesn't feel much different even if the data say otherwise.

I got them at my local Fleet Feet store.

Yeah. Basically, I've trained in the Launchs and did workouts and races in Kinvaras.

The idea is transition to training in Kinvaras and get a new show (lunar racer or boost 2) only for workouts and races that is similar, but still something "special" for those faster days that will stand the test of the marathon.

Sounds like it's a split decision here, which is initially why I posed the question!

I should also say that I tried the sketchers go runs, and found them a little too soft. So somewhere between kinvaras and go runs. :)

I'm thinking boosts...