I just went from some lightly cushioned shoes that sink in a bit to firm shoes and WOW, what a difference. My time was substantially better with significantly less effort. More fun , too! I will note that while the shoes are firm they also have exceptional shock absorption properties; it's not like minimalist running.
I had some recurring tight hip in Solar glides these were my 7:30+ EZ recovery shoe but would still get tightness flare-ups.
Then got immediate relief with an old Pair of Pegasus34s and relief continued with Brooks Launch 6. My racer is NB1400v6 looking to add Reebok floatride run fast.
I guess the wasted motion from overly soft midsoles contribute to some tendon irritation in some runners. fwiw- I'm not minimalist 6'175...
ghsrt wrote:
I just went from some lightly cushioned shoes that sink in a bit to firm shoes and WOW, what a difference. My time was substantially better with significantly less effort. More fun , too! I will note that while the shoes are firm they also have exceptional shock absorption properties; it's not like minimalist running.
try the ds trainer
I've been saying the same thing for decades.
Firm shoes are faster, and also are much better protection for the feet and legs.
ghsrt wrote:
I just went from some lightly cushioned shoes that sink in a bit to firm shoes and WOW, what a difference. My time was substantially better with significantly less effort. More fun , too! I will note that while the shoes are firm they also have exceptional shock absorption properties; it's not like minimalist running.
I switched to the Vaporfly for 5ks and 10ks. No more. I don't think they aid much. I got firm flats and what a difference. It really is more fun instead of bouncing along. Seems faster too. Vaporfly's slow your cadence down too much. They're best for marathons only.