Pretty simple: need a shoe for tempos/track work so I don't have to waste mileage on my Vaporflys but that's a little more than a regular trainer or lightweight flat. I know the Endorphin Speed used to be the standout in this category but idk if that's the case for the latest version. I saw the Puma Velocity Nitro 2 at a good price on the Better Shoes site before posting but honestly have no reference for shoes that aren't Nike or Saucony in this area. Let's hear your thoughts.
The ASICS Magic Speed line is great. I have the 3’s and love them. I did see they just released the 4’s as well. The 3’s kind of straddle the line between trainer and super shoe. They are plated, but only a 7 mm drop so I love them for tempos and track workouts. Nike Streakly is a good shoe too, though not plated and lacks a little pop imo. With the 4’s just being released, I saw that the 3’s are only 120 which is super cheap for a “super trainer”
Puma Nitro Deviate Elite is both a supershoe and a superb trainer. It's incredibly durable and will last a surprisingly long time.
yes the streakfly is excellent, lower to the ground, fit is secure and comfortable (more alphaflyish than vaporflyish), midsole is very soft so you get ground feel with cushion
it's very similar to the rebel v2 but with a more relaxed fit
it lacks a bit of propulsion but you can take the VF if you need it for faster stuff
There's a lot of options, give more criteria so we can narrow it down ; popular trainer options would be New Balance rebel V4 (unplated), Hoka Cielo Road (low stack) or Rocket X (higher stack), adidas Boston, topo cyclone 2 (low stack but firmer foam), ...
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yes the streakfly is excellent, lower to the ground, fit is secure and comfortable (more alphaflyish than vaporflyish), midsole is very soft so you get ground feel with cushion
it's very similar to the rebel v2 but with a more relaxed fit
it lacks a bit of propulsion but you can take the VF if you need it for faster stuff
There's a lot of options, give more criteria so we can narrow it down ; popular trainer options would be New Balance rebel V4 (unplated), Hoka Cielo Road (low stack) or Rocket X (higher stack), adidas Boston, topo cyclone 2 (low stack but firmer foam), ...
My idea was to get something a little cheaper and more durable than a true super shoe. I was thinking in the $160-180 range and something with a bit more stack and a plate. I tried the streakflys and they weren't for me. Not sure if it was the lack of plate or what but they just never really fit the role I was looking for. I have a pair of Adidas adios for a more traditional flat but I usually wear those for faster track stuff and was really looking for a comfier road tempo shoe. Currently my only options are my trainers, which feel a little heavy when picking up the pace, or my Vaporflys, which feel great but I've tried to save them for races and big workouts only.
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