Better cushioning? Support? Better suited for 60-70 miles a week?
Better cushioning? Support? Better suited for 60-70 miles a week?
The Pegasus is a little stiffer. It feels a little more substantial, like there is more shoe under your foot. The Supernova cushion will feel a little softer and more flexible in the forefoot. The Landreth probably falls between these two, in terms of feel. A little smoother than the Pegasus, but more solid than the Supernova. They each fit a little differently, so that is a factor. And just to confuse you, I'll also throw out the exceptionally smooth Saucony Progrid Ride (a little softer) and Mizuno Wave Rider (a little firmer). Both of those "feel" quicker, in my opinion.
Thanks for the input.
I've been in stability shoes for the past 8 years as a result of going to a running specialty store (I have lower than normal arches). However, I still have pretty good running mechanics and mostly trained in neutral shoes in HS and college (2001 Pegasus favorite all-time!). Although they all wore out pretty quickly compared to the stability shoes, (I'm pretty hard on shoes), I never had any injuries as a result.
I recently had my running gait analyzed and was immediately asked, "why are you in the 2130's?". I really liked the Landreth, but they didn't have the pegasus or the supernova cushion for me to try out. Hence, this thread...
thanks for all input.
Pegasus are the lightest and probably the least durable. Stiller cushion, more traditional style shoe, and less expensive than the others.
Supernova cushion is a pretty decent shoe, a little bit heavier and better cushioned. Fits pretty snug around the midfoot, very chunky heel (in my opinion). Be warned- the Supernova Cushion is an older shoe that is no longer in production. It was replaced by the Supernova Glide, which does fit slightly differently.
The Landreth is an interesting shoe. Lower heel, bordering on squishy cushioning, a little bit wider fit. Heaviest of the three IIRC, but also the best cushioned. If you're a very heavy-footed runner, this would probably be a good option.
Response Cushion seems to have inherited the mid- and outsole qualities of the Supernova line, while employing slightly less cutting edge uppers. They are decently made and not outrageously expensive. Personally, I transitioned to the Response Cushion in 2008 after wearing the Supernovas pretty much non-stop since 2002.