I could use some feedback: in a previous thread someone said the Katana Star (http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRS-NKATST4.html) was a more substantial, more cushioned shoe than the Katana Racer (http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRS-NKTRCRB.html), but Runningwarehouse is saying the opposite. Anyone know what the deal is?
The Star has heel and forefoot Zoom Air, the Racer (or Rac3r) has only heel Zoom Air.
Poster was correct, Running Warehouse is wrong.
Bun
Thanks Bun; you were a contributor in that original thread I believe, and it seems you have an extensive knowledge of Nike shoes.
I've been trying to find a flat for long distance running (from 10k up to 50k, including trail) and have been having trouble decicing between the Katana Star, Rac3r, Streak XC, and Marathoner.
The Marathoner I've pretty much discounted because other posters said it lacks traction on wet pavement, which we have here all the time (plus I'd wear them on trails during the summer).
Also, since the Katana Star has more cushioning I'd probably pick that over the Rac3r, which leaves the Star and the XC.
I know they're both pretty different, but care to weigh on on what your opinion is?
I have used the Racer for up to 10k on the road and it is a great shoe. They are responsive and feel great, but I wouldn't like to run a marathon in them, some people could maybe get a half out of them but I think for most 10k will be about the limit of what is sensible.
If the Star is the same just with a little more cushioning then it would be a great buy.
The Star is one of my favorite shoes of all time and I went through about 6 pair last Spring when there were a "current" shoe. I only train in flats and I like the lowest heel to forefoot ratio I can get. The Stars are perfect in that respect (maybe only a centimeter differential) and they have a surprising amount of forefoot bounce in them. I'm actually going to order up a bunch online next week since I'm a 12.5 and they have a lot of them marked down to $50 in that size. It would be great for 10-50k in my opinion, as long as you're relatively efficient and strike in the mid to forefoot area. They have WAY more cushioning than the Racer. I've run in both shoes and they are both great but, that is the biggest difference. Hope this was helpful.
-The Killer
Thanks, that was definitely helpful. Is the Star discontinued? What's replacing it?
Yeah, Nike only had it on like a 6 or 9 month life-cycle and stopped putting it out this last Summer. It really wasn't replaced by anything in terms of fit or feel but, I love the Lunar Racer and have gone through several pairs in the last 6 months. Great shoe. If you do a google search for the Star, you can still find a lot of them out there. Just depends on what size you are.
-The Killer
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