So far I've only used my Vaporfly for a couple 10k races and a sprint triathlon. I will definitely be using them for my upcoming HM and then marathon, but I'm not sure about using them for a 5k.
Vaporfly Next%: 187g - milage 40km
Streak LT4: 156g - milage 74km
So both shoes have low mileage, but I'm unsure of the lower weight of the streaks or the better energy return of the vaporflys would be more of an advantage in a shorter race.
Race weather 9°C, mostly flat, aiming for 17:59
Both. Either left foot VF, right foot Streak, or try to fit the VF over the Streak. Or you could experiment over the course of 2 races.
Looking for shoe advice wrote:
So far I've only used my Vaporfly for a couple 10k races and a sprint triathlon. I will definitely be using them for my upcoming HM and then marathon, but I'm not sure about using them for a 5k.
Vaporfly Next%: 187g - milage 40km
Streak LT4: 156g - milage 74km
So both shoes have low mileage, but I'm unsure of the lower weight of the streaks or the better energy return of the vaporflys would be more of an advantage in a shorter race.
Race weather 9°C, mostly flat, aiming for 17:59
Who keeps track of milage on shoes? Really? I don't even believe in doing that for cars, but shoes, no way. It's not black and white like that for cars and especially shoes, actually sometimes the flats more broken in are better. This logic applies to cars too.
What's up with the mileage wrote:
Looking for shoe advice wrote:
So far I've only used my Vaporfly for a couple 10k races and a sprint triathlon. I will definitely be using them for my upcoming HM and then marathon, but I'm not sure about using them for a 5k.
Vaporfly Next%: 187g - milage 40km
Streak LT4: 156g - milage 74km
So both shoes have low mileage, but I'm unsure of the lower weight of the streaks or the better energy return of the vaporflys would be more of an advantage in a shorter race.
Race weather 9°C, mostly flat, aiming for 17:59
Who keeps track of milage on shoes? Really? I don't even believe in doing that for cars, but shoes, no way. It's not black and white like that for cars and especially shoes, actually sometimes the flats more broken in are better. This logic applies to cars too.
A very large amount of people.
They don't last forever and is pretty good to know when they break down.
As for the question, why in the world are you debating wearing VFs for a 5K???
10K is the shortest race I'd be wearing them.
You're not really open to suggestions. You wear Nike. You are loyal to them. Your mind is made up. That's it.
Not really..... wrote:
You're not really open to suggestions. You wear Nike. You are loyal to them. Your mind is made up. That's it.
What are you even trying to say? Or is this just a really week attempt at a troll or joke? Anyways I wear Saucony by far the most, adidas a close second and Nike a distant third.
javery529 wrote:
why in the world are you debating wearing VFs for a 5K???
10K is the shortest race I'd be wearing them.
Why not a 5k? Obviously running efficiency and energy return is still important, so why do you imply it doesn't make sense to wear vaporflys?
What's up with the mileage wrote:
Who keeps track of milage on shoes? Really? I don't even believe in doing that for cars, but shoes, no way. It's not black and white like that for cars and especially shoes, actually sometimes the flats more broken in are better. This logic applies to cars too.
The exact milage is irrelevant, but the number was to show both are fully broken in and neither are worn out. I'm sure you will agree that is important. A more direct answer to your question is: I don't track it, Strava does.
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