Hi all,
Looking to purchase 2 shoes (training and race day) that aren't exactly NIKE, since am on a budget. I'm a 3:05 - 3:10 marathoner, age 46, and looking for shoes that aren't that heavy.
My left foot rolls in a bit but I've have custom orthortics.
Cheers
You might take a look at the Topo MT2. Not too expensive (a hundred bucks), not too heavy (a little under 9 ounces), good value in terms of durability (I regularly get in the neighborhood of 750 miles out of a pair). While they're technically a trail shoe, I find them plenty responsive for road running including workouts, and would feel good about wearing them for a marathon (I'm generally in the same neighborhood as you in terms of age and speed). Possible drawbacks: they're a relatively low-drop (3mm) neutral shoe, so look elsewhere if that's not for you.
Training? Skechers GOrun Ride 7. At 90 bucks, it's the best value in running shoes right now, as far as I can tell.
For racing, you can snag the Nike Zoom Speed Rival 6 for 80 bucks. It's a trainer/racer from the Japanese market (listed as a racing flat, but built to handle training miles as well) and gets great reviews for its accommodating fit and snappy ride.
Zante wrote:
Training? Skechers GOrun Ride 7. At 90 bucks, it's the best value in running shoes right now, as far as I can tell.
For racing, you can snag the Nike Zoom Speed Rival 6 for 80 bucks. It's a trainer/racer from the Japanese market (listed as a racing flat, but built to handle training miles as well) and gets great reviews for its accommodating fit and snappy ride.
Good suggestions, however if you have a wider foot you may need to size up 1/2 in Skechers (I had odd hip/knee pain)
I've been having good luck with: Brooks Launch 6, Reebok floatride forever, and NB1400V6. Reebok's & Brooks L6 are really underrated. You should be able to find Brooks right in local run shop Sam with NB1400v6.
All 3 are MSRP$100- with old NB 1400 colors < than $60. On a scale of ride firm-soft The Brooks are slightly firmer than Reebok NB the firmest. All three of these find their sweet spot at 50miles and you don't notice them. Also they all have a full coverage of durable rubber gripping well in all conditions.
fwiw at 6'180 I'm not built like an elite but for some reason these lighter shoes/rotation have relieved my tendon/joint problems I was having in softer cushioned shoes-(solar glide,Skechers, ghost 11)
What do you guys think of Saucony knivara 10 or NB 1080 v9
What is low cost to you?
Decathlon has great low-cost running shoes, ranging from $12 up to around $60. I run in them all the time. Best budget shoes ever.
Decathlon sells under the brand name "Kalenji":
Nike Zoom Vaporflys
Nike Epic Reacts are 50% off at Finishline use ckde get50aff
Purchased 3 pairs for a total of $128 aftrt shipping/tax.
So underrated of a shoe and not pillowy at all.
I know you said you'd prefer non-Nike, but if it's because they're too expensive, some colors of the Zoom Fly Flyknit are on sale for $112 (from $160) on Nike's website, and there's currently an added 20% discount offer that lowers the price to $90. Not sure whether that fits your definition of budget, but that's a pretty good price for that shoe.
Zante wrote:
Training? Skechers GOrun Ride 7. At 90 bucks, it's the best value in running shoes right now, as far as I can tell.
For racing, you can snag the Nike Zoom Speed Rival 6 for 80 bucks. It's a trainer/racer from the Japanese market (listed as a racing flat, but built to handle training miles as well) and gets great reviews for its accommodating fit and snappy ride.
I bought the Skechers after reviews here at this forum, but use them for walking, way too cushioned, feels like running on the top of a tennisball.
lots of options for trainers, for race day and tempos I love the Nike Zoom Streak 6, it was my go to be for the vapor fly/zoom fly. Can be had at running warehouse cheap on clearance and add a coupon...I'm only two years younger than you FYI and have run in them for a few marathons in the 3-3:10 range...
SprintTriathlon wrote:
Zante wrote:
Training? Skechers GOrun Ride 7. At 90 bucks, it's the best value in running shoes right now, as far as I can tell.
For racing, you can snag the Nike Zoom Speed Rival 6 for 80 bucks. It's a trainer/racer from the Japanese market (listed as a racing flat, but built to handle training miles as well) and gets great reviews for its accommodating fit and snappy ride.
I bought the Skechers after reviews here at this forum, but use them for walking, way too cushioned, feels like running on the top of a tennisball.
I fell for the same sham...So soft and not in a good way...Felt cheap, unresponsive, and flat and less than 30 miles the outsole and midsole was so flattened and tore up they were relegated to mowing shoes.
Bummer cause their descriptions and hype sound good but poor execution.
Do you happen to have coupon code for the running warehouse?
This site finishline looks dodgy to me. I keep getting an error access denied to server
glaswegian wrote:
This site finishline looks dodgy to me. I keep getting an error access denied to server
Finish line is a national chain of stores...
Finishline.com try it in google chrome if IE is giving you problems.
I am using chrome
bostons and bostons
well okay for race day adios
glaswegian wrote:
What do you guys think of Saucony knivara 10 or NB 1080 v9
I would recommend the kinvara for training for sure. Not exactly a racer though
Go to Kohl's and buy a pair of Aisics for training! I'm using Gel Contend 4 right now that were $55 with 20% off when you use kohls charge, my last pair I put over 1000 miles on them. They're marketed for less serious runners but they have plenty of support. For racing shoes find some lightweight older generation shoes on runningwarehouse.com.