Ekidens are great shoes - I use a pair for track workouts (I don't actually race track so haven't bothered with spikes) - but they're quite a lot lighter than the OP was looking for.
Saucony Type A. Shocking durability(!), though the new Type A8 has apparently addressed this, but the shoe itself is pretty close weight-wise to what you're after, and performs well. Definitely fine up to HM if you're used to running in that kind of thing.
Another vote for Ekidens.
I just ran a marathon in them. Was a bit worried as every review I read suggested that even a half would be a bit of a stretch but they were fine. I wouldn't say I have great form either. Just a matter of getting used to them, like any shoe.
running out of options wrote:
SayWhat2 wrote:
Saucony Fastwitch, Type A
Nike Zoom streak 6 or LT series
Just looked at the LT and they appear to have a nice wide toebox, which would be great for me. Thanks for the recommendation. I have never been a Nike guy, and upon reading the reviews it looks like the main complaint is they are very non-durable, even for a flat. Do you have personal experience with these? They look pretty nice, otherwise.
I do. The Zoom Streak LT3 is a fantastic racing flat. Only 5.x ounces, but has the cushioning of much heavier shoes. Fellrnr actually has it as the highest cushion to weight ratio of any shoe on the market, even beating out the various Hoka models.
Also, take a look at the Topo ST2.
I concur. The Zoom Streak LT3 is amazing. They do wear out pretty quickly. I stock up and rotate through 2 or 3 at a time. It could be in my head, but sometimes I'll get a pair that turn into mushy grapefruits and others stay solid for longer.
It ain't cheap, but being relatively injury free is priceless:
Pretty Penny Loafer wrote:
I concur. The Zoom Streak LT3 is amazing. They do wear out pretty quickly. I stock up and rotate through 2 or 3 at a time. It could be in my head, but sometimes I'll get a pair that turn into mushy grapefruits and others stay solid for longer.
It ain't cheap, but being relatively injury free is priceless:
https://imgur.com/CWPqBmd
How many pairs do you have there? Are they all LT 3s?
I have run up to 90 miles per week in the Ekidens. They are a good shoe but they've only lasted me about 300 miles which is low compared to other flats I've trained in. The Adizero PR was the best shoe of all time. Could get 500-700 miles out of those. I also wish they wouldn't have stopped making the wave universe.
Geeez, Geeez boo. . . I don't really know anymore. I probably have at least 15 pairs. That box has a few LT2s in there. But I have other LT3s stashed in my car trunk and in my office. Sometimes if I take a pair out of rotation for a while, I'll be able to use them again.
Pretty Penny Loafer wrote:
Geeez, Geeez boo. . . I don't really know anymore. I probably have at least 15 pairs. That box has a few LT2s in there. But I have other LT3s stashed in my car trunk and in my office. Sometimes if I take a pair out of rotation for a while, I'll be able to use them again.
Geez do you run on rubber/foam trails somewhere? I own a pair of Lt 3s and I last used them in a street mile race but that is all, my gosh your lower limbs are going to be shot in 10 years time.
Meb has some at home he won't be using anymore. Might want to check with him.
I've trained up to 8 miles and raced a 5k, 2 miler,and mile in them and I havent been hurt in almost 6 months since switching.
justthefacts wrote:
Meb has some at home he won't be using anymore. Might want to check with him.
Nice :-)