Brooks 8 became old

thirdwill wrote:

So I started out a few years ago wearing Asics Nimbus and after maybe 200 milew my toes would pop thru the mesh on top. I sized up and down and still had the same problem.

I then switched to the Glycerin 12 or 13. Tooo heavy for me. Nice just to heavy.

I then found the Ghost 7 or 8. Great shoe. Just now them Brooks seems to be making them for a person to run slower. SO ive decided to hunt for a new shoe.

The Nike Pegusus 33 seems to fit my size 13 foot really tight. The Mizuno Wave Rider which is now like 50 dollars from DSW just seems cheap.

Any other suggestions? Again marathon runner, 30 to 50 miles a week atleast.

I agree. I loved the ghost 6 and 7, but actually I find the 8 to be bulkier and slower than the 6 and 7.

I'm looking for some new shoes as well.

Have you tried Asics Dynaflyte? Just under 10oz. With good forefoot flex. I have the Peg 33, Brooks ghost 9. Both of these basically take 40miles to break in or feel like they are going to feel. Nike is cut a little narrower but does expand with the pliable upper Brooks has a wider cut and does like the peg 33 firm up and flex after 40miles. Brooks does have a rocker type roll on the forefoot (some hate) which does take getting used to.

I would say the Asics would be the "one shoe" or happy medium.

I tried on the Launch 3 and a pair of Nike Pegasus 32 a bit ago. The Pegasus in wide width. Both felt great. Ill think about the Asics but a bit skeptical because of the Nimbus having toe poke through before 200 miles.