I have been wearing the Mizuno Wave Elixir 2 and 3 and like them reasonably well. I am wanting to try another shoe or two and would like any input or suggestions you may have on the following shoes:
Saucony Fast Twitch, Sinister and Grid Type A2
Mizuno Wave Ronin
Brooks Racer ST4
I like to wear light weight shoes and run between 40-50 miles a week and plan to race up to a marathon.
Thanks for any input you have.
Stay away from the Ronin.
I would recommend the Racer ST4 unless you have PF problems.
I would also recommend the Sinister. It is a good shoe with a bit more support and cushion.
How much do you weigh? Any sort of pronation?
Goal time???
I am ~180 lbs and I have been told that I am a fairly neutral runner.
I'm looking for a 2:45 marathon this Spring.
The equivalents you seek are the Brooks Axiom and the Saucony Sinister. The others you list are lighter and have less cushioning/protection. Why wouldn't you consider the Asics DS Trainer, the standard-bearer in this category?
Asics Gel Nimbus 10. Do all your running on concrete.
I wear the ronin and like them.
I haven't worn the others, so cannot compare to them.
The ronin's have basically no cushioning, nor support.
That's why I like them; I like the minimalist, almost barefoot feel. You will feel little pebbles through the bottom of the shoes.
I'm 180 lbs and pronate a little.
I've raced 5k and 10k in them, and done up to 10 mile runs in them with no problems.
I use 2 pairs, one for racing and one for daily runs. I do all my running in the ronins, and all my running is done on the concrete.