I am training for ultra trail races...

I wouldn't use those. You're asking for an ankle roll. Stick with Montrail, Adidas, Vasque, etc.

Hmmm, but I like the cushioning system with these... It looks like it cannot be beat.

Be prepared to take some serious flak for even bringing up those Z-Coil shoes on this board. If the boardren don't attack the fact that you have the nerve to train for ultra trail races, they'll for sure crack on you for even considering those shoes. Good luck finding a good shoe but those are definitely not the way to go.

Why would they attack me for running trail races? I think trail races are more fun. Geez. I prefer to NOT run in the average Nike, sorry for trying to support the little guy who might possibly make a better shoe.

Thanks for the warning though.

Trail Guy To Be... wrote:

I am training for a few ultra-marathon trail races, and I was thinking about getting some of these shoes. I have had some serious IT band issues, and I think I need a little more cushioning, but also a shoe that can handle the long miles on the trails.

I had no idea these existed, but a guy at the local footlocker told me about them, but I wanted to check with you guys first.

Are these decent shoes? Have any of you guys run in them before? Can I use these for my race? Thanks so much for you help!

You have got to be kidding! Why don't you just buy a pogo stick instead!!

I just won a 50k ultra trailrace yesterday with the Nike Zoom Marathoners. By the way trail ultras are the most fun races ever

Dude i love trail races but those shoes are terrible get a pair of trail running shoes or like a previous poster said a pair of zoom marathoners.

I've run Badwater 2 times, Western States, Leadville 5 times.

I train and race exclusively in ASICS Gel Lyte Trainer.

I'm 5'11", weight 160 to 175.

I would avoid this shoe!

To those on this thread that have run some ultra trail races.. what kind of mileage did you get up to ... maybe you could email some of your training. I am thinking of getting into some of that. I am 23 years old and have run 25:44 for 8k and 15:18.. ssuxc24@hotmail.com

I echo the sentiments of others in this thread...trail races are the most fun ever, definitely pursue it. But oh my goodness, stay away from these shoes. The closer to the ground you are, the better. Those things will roll your ankle for sure. Or you'll catch a root and go ass over teakettle. But have fun running and training!!!

Thank you, thank you! Seeing the picture of those shoes was the best laugh I have had today.

Actually, visualizing someone running an ultramarathon in those shoes was the biggest laugh I have had today.

I run about 105 MPW and run 4:03 for 50k trailrace. I bave run 15:05 5k and 2:35 marathon at boston.

It does not matter what you have run.

You are simply running Ultras due to the fact that you can no longer hang at other shit.

You only measure your success in times, places, etc. You will never be satisfied. Run trails to run trails. Train what feels right, and enjoy yourself. Dont be a punk ass posting your times on here for 8K and 5K. Who cares. It doesn't matter what you ran...

If the shits fun, do it. If you hate it, do something else.

For Shizzle

Nike actually makes great shoes for running. You might consider try the Nike Air Pegasus, a cushion shoe. I've been using it as a training shoe for years and never had a problem. I also wore it for a 50K trail race where I placed 3rd out of 210+ runners. I finished in just under 4:00. There was also ~5,600 feet of total climbing.

OMG why don't you just run in a pair of high heel shoes?

I can't believe the OP was even serious.

Whoa,

Thanks guys, I think I will check out those Nike shoes. I appreciate the advice. I am glad I asked before I bought those.

I am glad you guys are enjoying the trail runs. I am excited too.

I feel like the crowd behind the contestants at the price is right, as the contestant looks back for assurance

HIGHER...LOWER...HIGHER!!!

Get the Z coils...They have the most cushioning and that is what you are looking for...I know all of the doctors at my hospital have them, as do many overweight diabetics who swear by them... who cares what a bunch of runners think??

a pound of prevention is better than ten pounds of cure

Marathon Man M.D. wrote:

I've run Badwater 2 times, Western States, Leadville 5 times.

I train and race exclusively in ASICS Gel Lyte Trainer.

I'm 5'11", weight 160 to 175.

I would avoid this shoe!

The Asics or the one the guy mentioned in the first thread entry?

Riiiiiiiight... It doesn't matter what runners think, since the first poster is a trail RUNNER who wants shoes for competing in RACES. Much better to get the opinion of overweight diabetics since they obviously know all about ultras.