I too stocked up on Launch 2. Launch 3 felt narrow recently tried on pair of Launch 4 and felt like it was cut a full size short! Brooks? please go visit your manufacturing... I settled with a pair of Ghost 9s.
As for flats I've been finishing up an older pair of Asics ds racer 8s (wider fit unobtrusive support) Don't know about the Hyperion but the new Asteria is supposed to be cut wider, 1.5 oz less than Launch...
You NEED the new 1400v5. The upper is FINALLY dialed in and feels really good. The sole looks a little different but is same specs and behaves the same as v4...not rock hard, but a good responsive firmness.
I train in the Launch (several pairs of 2s, 3s, and a pair of 4s) and race in Adidas Adios Boost 3. Not exactly a flat, but possibly the best marathon shoe out there imo..
Moby Dick wrote:
I train exclusively in the Brooks Launch 2, I'm still sitting pretty with 2 unused pairs as I bought a bunch when the 3 was released. The fit, the ride, everything about them fits me perfect. What's your racing flat? I currently use the NB 1400 v2, but tried the newest version (v4) and don't like it. When I wear out those 2's, I'm going to need something new. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
First of all, I think the Launch 3 feels essentially the same as the Launch 2. So don't fear running out of your Launch 2s if you can still find some 3s. I haven't tried the Launch 4 yet though.
As for racing flats, I wore a pair of T7s for a couple years' worth of 5ks through half marathons. They started to get slick though so I mainly just use them for workouts when its dry now. Lately I've been racing in Adidas Adios, both the reissue of the original pre-boost Adios (which they named the "Haile"), and the Adios Boost 2. They're a little more shoe than needed for short races, but I didn't like how the NB1400 fit and I haven't tried whatever replaced the T7 yet.
Modern Drunkard wrote:
I tried the Freedoms and hated them. The sole felt unresponsive and hard, and the upper wasn't anything special. I went with the Ride 9 instead and have been very happy.
I got a pair of Freedoms and really like them. They feel like a cushy racing flat.
Loved the Launch 2s. Couldnt wear the 3s they were so bad. The 4s are decent, but agree that nothing has come close to the 2s.
Try Nike LunarTempo2s. They are lighter than any of the launches and great for marathon training. They work for tempo and faster runs as well as the long runs. I have 3 pairs in rotation. The LTs probably wouldnt qualify as a racing flat, but not far off.
The Saucony freedoms are great also try the Asics Dynaflyte.
Cheers
Steve
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