So I'm currently wearing the t6 but I don't really like the slightly higher heel it has in comparison to the forefoot cushioning. I am basically looking for a "flatter" flat, and was considering trying out the asics hyperspeed. Would this be a good choice for someone that likes to run on their toes more? Can anyone who has worn both comment on the similarities/differences? Thanks in advance.
Never used the t6, but I've been wearing the hyperspeed since it was called the gel magic. I like it because it has minimal arch support, very small drop from heel to toe, and has a wide toebox (I have wide feet). I could imagine you might not like it if your foot is real narrow or you run in the rain a lot. There are holes in the bottom of the sole (for ventiliation?) and they let water in. This is most annoying when the surface you're on is wet but it's not raining, as water will come up through the bottom and soak your feet.
I have ran in the t3, t4, t5, t6 and each Hyperspeed since II. In fact, those have been my only training shoes for the last 4 years or so! I like the hyperspeed better because the heel does in fact feel a little more even with the front cushioning. The T3 was my all-time favorite shoe, but in the past couple of years the hyperspeed has been more my style. You have some decent taste in shoes my friend.
awesome, thanks for the input. I've also been looking into the asics piranha, which looks like a lighter version of the hyperspeed. Do you guys know if it has the same wet ventilation problem?
Used to run in the Brooks T whatevers but the heel was too high, I believe it gave me PF. Since then all Hyperspeeds and Piranhas, no issues, love 'em. I generally use the Piranhas for runs less than 10 miles but have gone long with them on occasion including a 50K trail race.
Ok I think im favoring the piranha cause im looking for a lighter 5k/10k type flat. Do you know if the piranha fits similar to the hyperspeed? And does it have the same foot soaking problem as the hyperspeed or not? iI have a wider foot so if the toe box is like the hyperspeed that would be ideal.
that's odd, i've NEVER thought the T6's heel was higher than the hyperspeed.
however, if you want a truly flat racing shoe, you need look no further than the saucony grid type A4. a thing of beauty!
T6 is great, but if you're more concerned with minimalism and not having a high heel than racing fast for a road race, stay away from it.
When did running become about shoes?
Alright then next time I want to win a road race, I'll just put on a pair of Brooks Beast. Cause shoes don't matter in running right?
I think you'll actually have a harder time running on your toes in the HS. The T6 bends to almost nothing at the toe and makes it easy to be on your toes. That extra cushion in the forefoot of the HS is nice, but won't put you on your toes more. If you need forefoot cushion, then the T6 probably isn't your shoe, but few shoes put me on my toes like the T6 does.
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