Would anyone attest that the Zante is comparable to the Peg 31's?
Would anyone attest that the Zante is comparable to the Peg 31's?
crete wrote:
I think it is hard to top the 1400 (v2). That shoe is the GOAT NB shoe. Perfect trainer for tempo runs etc. Would be ideal for racing HM, M.
The Zante is a totally different shoe. It is much much much more cushioned, especially in the toe (the 1400 has very little cushioning in the toe - making it a quick transition and good for racing or tempos). The Zante, to me, is a very soft everyday trainer - not at all suited for racing or anything else. It's a nice shoe - I use them for a few easy runs each week, but I'd never race in them or grab them out of the closet when I'm doing a workout.
I agree with that. I've been using it as an everyday trainer and not as a race shoe. I have used it for both a long run and a workout. It performed okay as a workout shoe, but the extra toe cushioning does make it less responsive. I personally will use the Zante for workouts on days when I can't carry a second pair of flats for the workout. With the Zante I can warmup, workout and cooldown in it. That extra cushioning on the other hand is what makes it a great long run/every day shoe and allows me to both warmup and cooldown in it.
I've never run in the Pegasus or the Pegasus 31. Just based on that I would not think that it could replace the Pegasus. Of Nike's I wear the Zoom Elite, for the forefoot cushioning, slightly lower heel to toe drop, and slightly lower stack height. A Pegasus wearer might find the Zante lacking in terms of heel cushioning and support.
Brooks T6 was GOAT and Brooks T7 comes close. I like the 1400, but there's a little too much arch to it. I'd rather have a little bit more heel than have to roll my arch over a lump.
Definitely one of the best shoes in a long time along with the Adidas Boston 5.
yes
Formerly Nike Runner wrote:
I've run 20 miles in these in the last 24 hours and am tempted to go for a third runner.
Seriously these shoes are light, responsive, cushioned, and comfortable. It really may be the greatest running shoe ever built.
I like the Vazee , light and a nice fitting toe box for my wide foot.
Sadly, no. I really wanted to like these shoes, and I will say that they are comfortable as they get, but the midfoot bump gives pain on the outside arch of the foot. Every run that was longer than 3 miles, I would finish with pain in both feet. They were nice and snappy but also so comfortable and I'm really sad that they hurt me like that.
agreed. I absolutely loves these shoes but that midfoot causes a bit of pain for me. probably going to go with a 2E width next time.
Hold on...when did NB start naming their shoes?
Just switched from the Pegasus to the Zante. I like it a lot, especially the wide forefoot, comfortable upper, and lack of a heel counter.
For those that have had them longer, what is the durability like? I have 75 miles on mine and they seem to be wearing pretty quickly in the forefoot. I can usually get 450-500 miles out of my shoes, and I don't want these to be lacking traction and cushion after 200 miles.
New Balance: maybe a carbon rubber outsole for version 2?
If anyone really likes this shoe I am currently selling mine as I didnt get on with them:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131600005571?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Can anyone compare the Zante and Vazee Pace?
trying the fresh foam wrote:
Just switched from the Pegasus to the Zante. I like it a lot, especially the wide forefoot, comfortable upper, and lack of a heel counter.
For those that have had them longer, what is the durability like? I have 75 miles on mine and they seem to be wearing pretty quickly in the forefoot. I can usually get 450-500 miles out of my shoes, and I don't want these to be lacking traction and cushion after 200 miles.
New Balance: maybe a carbon rubber outsole for version 2?
mine fell apart after only 200m. a shame, b/c they're a decent shoe otherwise.
Adidas Boston boost 5 is the GOAT. I'm excited to try the 6 coming out soon.
For some reason, I'm also tempted to try out the pegs 33 as I've been hearing a lot of great things about them, but I'm addicted to the plush feel of the BOOST.
No, Adidas Adios Boost is better than the Boston Boost.
adios adios boost wrote:
No, Adidas Adios Boost is better than the Boston Boost.
No, I'm pretty sure Boston Boost is better. I've tested both of them out for few strides outside of the running store and the guy working there told me that i was running better with Boston Boost.
I'm not only to hyperbole of saying NB matches the title of the topic, but will add my 2 cents, as the Zante is my current primary trainer/racer for 10k and longer.
Running store staff recommended this to me as an alternative to Saucony Kinvara. The latter seemed to alternate between great and troublesome with each model update.
Found the Zante to be a little roomier and softer than the Kinvaras, with feeling the road more. My fear that it was too soft/responsive has not come to pass, and it's worked well for c. 200 miles I have on this pair.
I was skeptical about it, as my last NB tryout, an earlier model of the 890 about 4 years ago, felt like a slipper falling off as I was going downhill. That's how I got into Kinvaras.
OP-- hope that shoe and its successors continue to work for you.
Does anyone know of a shoe very similar to the 1400 V3 but without the 10mm drop? When I tried the V3s I loved everything about them, the midsole material was so responsive and it was one of my favorite uppers on any shoe but I couldn't get over the huge drop that made them feel like high heels.
Zante is very very good, it feels so good on the foot. and the red version looks amazing.
But the downside of [especially] the v2 is that the outsole is gone in no time! The sole in the lateral forefoot region is completely gone after 250 miles, I am running on the white stuff already. And it's really a shame that the v2 is heavier than the v1 because of, I tihnk, changes in the outsole. Its heavier but less durable.
adios adios boost wrote:
No, Adidas Adios Boost is better than the Boston Boost.
Adios is very good too. I was hesistant to buy because of the big drop. But I think it actually helps me. I always, from the start of my running "career", ran in lower drop shoes. My arch is quite high so in low drop shoes I only "feel" the ground when I land extremely at the front of the foot. With the Adios I can land a little more back without having the feeling that I land with the hollow arch on the ground without any ground feel. Hard to explain.