nike elite or skylons?????????????

I've run in both and the Elites are nice. Be aware that the small medial post is considerably firmer than the rest of the midsole, so if you tend to underpronate at all, stay with the skylon. I don't know how the newest skylons fit, but I wear 9.5 in both the skylon 2 and elite. It may be worth checking out a few other great 10oz performance trainers... Asics DS, Mizuno Precision, adidas Adios...

I'm not a "train in flats all the time" devotee but I use the Elites for virtually all my easy/steady road running whether fast or slow. I find they have more than enough cushioning for me. Indeed I can't recall too many better cushioned shoes I've used.

I would not use them for track work as find them a bit too bulky and heavy for 10K and under speed work. A racing flat they are not. I do wear flats for sessions.

I would say if you are happy with one shoe and can get it again, stick with it. Certainly I would not buy a model on a recommendation here without firt going and try it yourself first down your local running store.

I wear my normal size in the Elites although they do seem very marginally smaller than other shoes I've had of my size. They do come up fairly narrow which is good for me as my feet are quite narrow.

Sorry! Above from Tim Grose...

The guy above mentioned the Mizuno Precisions. If you have the right type of foot (narrow-normal heel, wide forefoot), then I definitely recommend these shoes. The weight is nice, the wear is minimal, and I just have to say I like them a lot. I am trying to transition into a lighter shoe to train in, and this is my middle man. For a trainer, I suggest this shoe for everything, not just faster days.

I've been a Skylon guy for years, but recently when I needed a new pair we didn't have any in stock, so I first opted for the Asics DS Trainer. They were okay, but too narrow in the area just ahead of my heel. I'd broken my outside bone in a car wreck years ago and the DS's irritated that spot. I then went with the Elite's. I was a little skeptical at first, because I am a severe supinator. However, after several runs in the Elites, including 1 track session, and racing a 5k and a 10k yesterday (17:42, 38:47 w15 min. between races), I'd have to say I like the Elites pretty well. They're not as cushioned as the Skylons, but maybe they won't break down as fast. I'm running a 1/2 marathon in 2 weeks and if I can find a pair of Skylons before then I'll get them for the race, but if not, I think the Elites will work fine. I wear the same size in both shoes.

See you at The Cowtown.

Two things:

1. I like the Elites quite well. They're a good all around shoe.

2. Are you going to Cowtown? I may go run on a marathon relay, or run the 10K - I'd be lucky to break 40:00.

I'll be running the 1/2 marathon.

By the way my 17:42 only placed me 4th in the 45-49 age group.

Well, I'm on a masters relay. I'm 43. I expect to run the 10 mile leg; a 67:00 would please me immensely. The team I'm on may go a couple of minutes euthere side of 3:00

Just started running in the skylon 3s. Had been running in the Nike Milers and Elites. Only 30+ miles in but I like the new Skylons.