I have always worn 8mm Saucony Ride and Triumph but lately I've converted to a 4mm shoe. So far I like the Freedom but it's a bit too minimal for me for daily runs so I'll use them for tempo runs. I tried Cliftons but the arches caused blisters so I returned them. Can you please recommend a 4mm -6mm shoe that has enough cushioning for recovery runs? I'm having a hard time finding anything that is not for speed work.
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No. Stick with the shoe that was already working for you.
New Balance Vazee Fuel Core V3 - 6mm- great for recovery and easy runs.
New Balance Fuel Cell Impulse - 6mm - More on the light side, but it still has purposeful body for distance runs.
New balance 890 v6 - 6mm drop - standard trainer built for easy runs, long runs, and maybe some tempo work
Nb Fresh Foam Zante V3 or V4 is fantastic. From indoor track 200s on occasion to long runs to recovery runs, it is so versatile that I use it for just about every training run that isn't in racing flats. (I'm a collegiate 400/800 runner, by the way)
Thank you for all the recommendations. I have made a list of shoes to try when I visit the shop.
What about Brooks Pureflow and Hoka Bondi?
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How about the Kinvaras? They have a 4mm drop and excellent cushioning for easy runs.
I considered the Kinvaras but the stats indicate that they are a bit lighter than the Freedom. I was looking for something a bit more plush than the Freedom for my recover runs. However, please correct me if I am wrong regarding the Kinvaras.
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I have some Saucony Zealot ISO 3 that I like for recovery runs. It has a bit more cushion than the Kinvara. My only grip is they use a less durable rubber in the midfoot portion to save weight. Also, Saucony is discontinuing this model, for whatever reason.
I've used the Freedom for two years. I got 700 miles from the first pair and im at 266 miles on the second. If you're looking for something more plush than the freedom try some of these. Brooks Glycerin, New balance 880 (If you're neutral runner), nike epic react. All are good options. Brooks Levitate is also there.
Sketchers Razor are great too.
mmadhavv wrote:
I've used the Freedom for two years. I got 700 miles from the first pair and im at 266 miles on the second. If you're looking for something more plush than the freedom try some of these. Brooks Glycerin, New balance 880 (If you're neutral runner), nike epic react. All are good options. Brooks Levitate is also there.
I've found the Saucony Freedom to be pretty plush and I am sensitive to thinner shoes. I've done long runs in them and feel pretty good afterwards.
The NB Vongo would fit your criteria (4 mm drop, build/weight of a daily trainer rather than a shoe for speed sessions). Otherwise, a lot of daily trainers from some of the newer companies (Hoka, Newton, On, Topo) might also fit your criteria.
For 4mm, I would recommend the Zealots. but you're close enough, why not try zero drop? I like the Torins for that