Minimalist Training Shoe?

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13 years ago 11/11/2010 11:01pm EST

I am currently looking for a minimalist shoe to train in during off season, probably hitting 70-80 a week. The Kinvaras did not fit my foot well and the free series have too much offset (i wont get the 3.0). Now I can't choose a shoe (prefer a flat) to buy.

Preferences:

durable

comfortable on the road

not too stiff

not too much offset

must be somewhat narrow in midfoot

lower arch structure

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I'm looking at the hyperspeed 4, adizero rocket, and the green silence but idk if they fit my preferences.

Please help, Thanks

13 years ago 11/11/2010 11:09pm EST

re: cal011316

Check out the Puma Road Racer 4s. Excellent shoe!

13 years ago 11/27/2010 9:34pm EST

re: cal011316

I use ZEMs from zemgear.com and they work very well. Extremely light weight and they give you a good ground feel. Not even my Five Fingers from Vibram give me the same sensitive feel of the ground. Great product.

Good luck.

13 years ago 11/27/2010 10:26pm EST

re: Richie

Stop trying to push your shitty product asshole.

13 years ago 11/27/2010 10:30pm EST

re: Richie

How do these work in wet conditions (rain, snow, etc.)? What is the split toe like? Does the hi-top version limit achilles flexibility?

13 years ago 11/27/2010 10:33pm EST

re: cal011316

13 years ago 11/28/2010 12:41am EST

re: cal011316

Just bought a pair of these back from Japan:

http://en.item.rakuten.com/argonautes/tjr482/

Very nice. I alternate them with the Nike 3.0s.

13 years ago 11/28/2010 12:56am EST

re: David Copperfield

David Copperfield wrote:
Just bought a pair of these back from Japan:
http://en.item.rakuten.com/argonautes/tjr482/
Very nice. I alternate them with the Nike 3.0s.

magic racer with a new upper.

13 years ago 11/28/2010 12:59am EST

re: cal011316

Mizuno wave universe is the way to go.

13 years ago 11/28/2010 1:15am EST

re: leroy

Hyperspeed 4. Feels good man.

13 years ago 11/28/2010 1:27am EST

re: inputguy

Rocket is too stiff in my opinion. Not sure about the Green Silence or the Hyperspeed 4.

13 years ago 11/28/2010 1:28am EST

re: inputguy

inputguy wrote:
Rocket is too stiff in my opinion. Not sure about the Green Silence or the Hyperspeed 4.

Did I just get a reply from myself?

13 years ago 11/28/2010 1:29am EST

re: inputguy

i have 800 miles on my streak 3s. i like them.

13 years ago 11/28/2010 1:37am EST

re: inputguy

You know who runs in the Hyper Speed 4? Steve Magness.

13 years ago 11/28/2010 8:33am EST

Mizuno Wave Ronin is almost as light as the Universe and about $20 cheaper.

13 years ago 11/28/2010 10:22am EST

re: cal011316

Nike 3.0 has same offset as Kinvara

13 years ago 11/28/2010 1:26pm EST

re: Mizuno fan

Mizuno fan wrote:
Mizuno Wave Ronin is almost as light as the Universe and about $20 cheaper.

Umm wtf are you talking about? Not even close. The Ronin is like a lightweight trainer and the Universe is the lightest flat on the market. Nice try though.

13 years ago 11/28/2010 2:14pm EST

re: cal011316

13 years ago 11/28/2010 2:23pm EST

re: cal011316

Have you thought about trying the Brooks Mach 12s?

I just got back from a run in my Mach 9s - the spike-less ones, and I think they are probably what you are looking for. They have really low heel and just enough cushion for those of us who are hard pressed to find trails or grass to run on.

13 years ago 11/28/2010 2:59pm EST

re: cal011316

Mizuno Musha. 2010 model nice and hopefullly 2011 model will be the same unless they screw it up in typical a Mizuno "improvement".

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