I know there are a million threads on ds trainers, but I haven't really seen this question andwered: Is there a signifigant difference between ds IX and X the two? I am looking for something with a softer feel that I can do most of my longer training runs. If not the DST, then what shoes would you suggest. I'm 5'8" 138lbs and a slight overpronator running 65 mpw...my favorite shoe has been the nike zoom elite.
Any info is welcome! Thanks.
To add to your ? what about the difference between the flash and the ds? I used to wear the old ds and they were great but I found the IX/X very stiff and hard. I have been very happy with the adidas supernova and brooks epiphany but would like a light wt trainer to add to the rotation and don't really want to go to the adidas comp. I wear very soft flexible full length orthod. and that is why I choose the cushion shoes now over stability. It felt like too much stability with both.
Are you talking about the supernova comps? That's another shoe that I'm thinking about. Anybody try the 2005 comps?
pssstt ... have you looked at the mizuno precision ? I wore the Asics verdict (predecessor to the flat), it was flexible enough but what I liked the feel of the precision more.
Assuming that you need a little stability in your shoes, check out the Brooks Axiom.
Yes I was also considering the 2005 comps but really rather not train in a true racer. Mizuno just doesn't fit my foot. Narrow toebox and wide heel. I've tried many different models. Also they don't have the cushion like the adidas and I don't like the ride. The adidas is wide in the toebox and narrow in the heel.
So can anyone explain the differences between the trainer IX and X? I found a cheap pair of 9's, and I've wanted to try the ds trainer line, so could someone give me some input?
I haven't worn the trainers since the 7's but from what I heard/know, the 8's and 9's were a lot different than the previous model and many runners along with myself did not like the changes that were made. I haven't tried on the 10's yet but have heard by many people, include a friend who works at a running shoe store that the 10's are suppose to go back to more of the feel of the 6's and 7's so I'm anxious to try them out to see if they have. I tried both the 8's and 9's and didn't really like the feel of them much.
The biggest stuctural difference that I have notice between the Zoom elites and the Ds trainer X, is that the DS trainer is a firmer foam than the elites which allows for a more natural pronation. Due to the soft foam and air of the elites many people who underpronate or have normal pronation naturally tend to be forced on the outer lateral sides of the shoe which puts unnecessary stress on the lateral side of the body. So if you like the zoom elites just make sure it is not effecting you in this negative way. If so look for a better choice of footwear.
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To add to your ? what about the difference between the flash and the ds?
Flash has no medial post, so if you have neutral biomechs then they're a great shoe. Light, flexible, responsive, etc.
If anyone has tried the DS and the Supernova Comp, how would you compare the cushioning between the two?