Newton Kismet or Skechers Go Meb Speed?

So you want to go from a massive offset (14mm!) to low or negative offset at 60? You're going to blow your Achilles trying them on, dude. Get some Saucony rides or some lightweight 8mm shoes first.

Poor reader wrote:

So you want to go from a massive offset (14mm!) to low or negative offset at 60? You're going to blow your Achilles trying them on, dude. Get some Saucony rides or some lightweight 8mm shoes first.

"Age ain't nothing but a number"

60 is not the defining number here. Running has and continues to be a lifetime activity, so its not like I am starting from scratch. I do my interval work in a pair of Nike Zoom Lanangs (they quit making those too) and wear Brooks T7 racers in road competition.

Just wanted an opinion on the 2 shoes - Newton Kismet or Skechers Go Meb Speed - not a lecture from my soccer-mom family physician.

I've run in Skechers for a while now, but haven't used the Meb Speed. I would highly recommend Skechers for comfort and durability. If you get them, try the new ones with the knit upper, they are much better than previous uppers. That said, I'm sure you can get a pair of Meb speed 1's or 2's for pretty cheap online.

Also, as someone who has transitioned from higher offset to lower offset shoes, I think the above poster makes a good point about transitioning. I wouldn't go straight into your highest volume until you Achilles and soleus have adjusted.

The Kismet is not comparable to the Skechers Meb Speed. The Skechers shoe is a true racing flat. IF you want something similar to the Precision, try the Skechers GoRun Ride. It is a cushioned trainer....lighter, faster, and more cushioned than the Precision.

The Kismet is a solid shoe, but has a touch of support built in. It would be more comparable to the Inspire from Mizuno that you don't like. The Fate would be more comparable...but I'm not really an advocate. They work for some, for sure.

Mohammed A wrote:

The Kismet is not comparable to the Skechers Meb Speed. The Skechers shoe is a true racing flat. IF you want something similar to the Precision, try the Skechers GoRun Ride. It is a cushioned trainer....lighter, faster, and more cushioned than the Precision.

The Kismet is a solid shoe, but has a touch of support built in. It would be more comparable to the Inspire from Mizuno that you don't like. The Fate would be more comparable...but I'm not really an advocate. They work for some, for sure.

That is exactly the kind of information I was looking for, and the way most of us wish this forum works.

Thank you for the input.

The Meb Speed wasn't enough shoe for me. It's a racing flat. My old feet couldn't take it. I preferred the GoRun Ride. In the Newton line, I like the Distance, but I'm a forefoot striker.

If you go with Newtons, don't take them out of the box and run 10 miles. It will take a few runs to adapt to Newtons. I would get hot spots on the balls of my feet at first.

As a runner your age, I prefer the Newton Distance for intervals and fast workouts.

I agree with the previous poster that going from a 13mm-14mm heel drop to a 4mm drop is a prescription for injury. You might want to get a 8mm drop shoe as a transition... or you could alternate between days with your low drop and traditional drop shoes.

why not try a Nike Free?

missilesilo wrote:

Can no longer find any Mizuno Precision....my go to shoes for several years. Bought a pair of Wave Inspire and was pretty uninspired. Just a clunky shoe compared to the Precisions.

Been looking at both the Kismet and the Go Meb Speed shoes. Let's hear the prevailing LRC wisdom.

I am 60, 6-2 and 164, run 32-40 mpw, 21 5K, 1:06 15K (havent run a 10K this year)

I'm curious why you would go from the Precision to the Inspire. Those two shoes are nothing alike. And the Kismet and the GoMeb are nothing like either one, and nothing like each other.

If you like the Precision, I would try the Mizuno Sayonara - not exactly the same, but much closer than any of the other shoes you've listed. Or try the Wave Rider. Or the Saucony Zealot. Or the NB Vazee Pace. Or the Adidas Boston Boost. Any of those are closer to the Precision than the Kismet or the GoMeb (or the Inspire, for that matter).

Precise wrote:

I'm curious why you would go from the Precision to the Inspire. Those two shoes are nothing alike. And the Kismet and the GoMeb are nothing like either one, and nothing like each other.

If you like the Precision, I would try the Mizuno Sayonara - not exactly the same, but much closer than any of the other shoes you've listed. Or try the Wave Rider. Or the Saucony Zealot. Or the NB Vazee Pace. Or the Adidas Boston Boost. Any of those are closer to the Precision than the Kismet or the GoMeb (or the Inspire, for that matter).

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Not always easy to find shoes I like in size 13. The Precision is discontinued...still a few available from time to time but they are marked up to $130...used to buy them for under $60. Bought the Inspire out of sheer brand loyalty. They are not the worst trainers I have ever had, but not something to brag about. I have never been injured wearing Mizunos and that is worth a lot at my age.

Decided against the Newtons, mostly because I am training for a 15K in October and the forefoot emphasis is not going to help in that preparation. Not completely sold on the Skechers after finding a slew of reviews.

Bought a pair of Asics Hyper-Speed 7s to replace my racing flats, will keep shopping for trainers as I wear out the Inspires.

The Fate.