I have been using the Adizero RC for faster paced runs and racing and am looking for an alternative. I was thinking the T-6 as I was wanting alittle more cushioning and it seemed to have it. My concern is the higher heel. Any thoughts or other suggestions. I will also be using these shoes for my first marathon this fall. Thanks!
i would encourage you to try the adizero mana...i just got a pair for a fall marathon myself and am really pleased so far.
1) you are already wearing adidas and they apparently fit you well
2) they are blue and that is really cool
3) the manas are only a fraction of an ounce heavier than the RCs
4) the T6s are a fairly "odd" shoe
you really need to try the T6s on to know what i'm talking about. they might not feel that odd to your feet, but in my opinion the cushioning that is there is quite firm, the shoe is pretty darn narrow (especially in the forefoot and toe area), the heel is higher relative to the forefoot than most competitive shoes, and the forefoot sole is much less stable than the adidas mana. whereas the mana forefoot is really flat from left to right (like the mizuno wave musha if you've ever worn those), which inherently provides stability during footstrike or pushoff, the forefoot of the T6 is narrow and sprung, both of which tend to encourage the foot to collapse inward late in the footstrike. i've considered both the T6 and green silence (which is much softer than the T6) for a marathon, but both shoes encourage this very late stage pronation which really scares me out of wearing them.
thanks, the Mana looks nice but doesn't it have a touch of stability. Last time I tried a shoe with any stability (Mizuno flat)my knees hurt so I took them back.
shoe afficianado wrote:
4) the T6s are a fairly "odd" shoe
you really need to try the T6s on to know what i'm talking about. they might not feel that odd to your feet, but in my opinion the cushioning that is there is quite firm, the shoe is pretty darn narrow (especially in the forefoot and toe area), the heel is higher relative to the forefoot than most competitive shoes, and the forefoot sole is much less stable than the adidas mana. whereas the mana forefoot is really flat from left to right (like the mizuno wave musha if you've ever worn those), which inherently provides stability during footstrike or pushoff, the forefoot of the T6 is narrow and sprung, both of which tend to encourage the foot to collapse inward late in the footstrike. i've considered both the T6 and green silence (which is much softer than the T6) for a marathon, but both shoes encourage this very late stage pronation which really scares me out of wearing them.
Have you ever run in the T6 or the Green Silence?
I like the T6. The T6 is good for everything like 5mile to halfM. For some it may not be enough for a marathon. Plus the sizing of the T6 is really weird, if I recall you might have to go up a full size. I wear 9.5 and I'm 9 in most trainers. Order 2-3 sizes and try em on.
Haven't tried the Adidas. Adidas tend not to fit me as well though because I have normal to wide width feet. Grab a pair though and see
Agree with this guy. The curved last of the T6s can pinch your outer toes, so you have to go up 1/2 a size. The Green Silence is actually fairly firm/stable yet flexible (plus straight last), but doesn't have the pop off the ground needed for racing (~feels more like a trainer consequently). I like the Adizero line, and the T6 is somewhat comparable but softer (IMO). The downfall of the T6 is the greater heel lift. I train exclusively in flats, 120-130 mpw, so I know these shoes well.
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