Only Roads: What shoes to wear in winter?!

Running Shoes/Running Gear Shoes

13 years ago 01/01/2011 4:37pm EST

As a college runner, I care greatly about mileage in the winter/race performance during indoor track (personally far less important). Unfortunately, there are only roads available, as the trails are a disheartening mess..

What trainers should I wear in the winter? I enjoy lightweight flat-like shoes in the summer when the trails offer a greater mileage potential, but with the heightened shock of pavement and sidewalk, I'm looking for shoes that will last and help with the wear-and-tear on the legs/decrease probability of stress fractures!!

Has anyone had a similar experience and found a shoe that helps?!? Thanks

13 years ago 01/02/2011 9:06am EST

re: winterwarlock

For the record, in the summer I wear nike lunar elites, those seem to be lighter...correct me if i'm wrong

13 years ago 01/02/2011 9:51am EST

re: winterwarlock

Personally, I like the Brooks Green Silence and Puma Road Racers. I've trained in Lunaracers before, and the Green Silence and Road Racers are both comparable but better fitting and not as mushy. The Adidas Adios are an excellent shoe as well (tad firmer, but good balance between cushiness and pop off concrete). The Saucony Kinvaras might be another shoe to consider. I find the Puma's have the best road feel of any shoe I've tried-- the sole is perfect. The Puma Faas is another one to look into (it's on sale at Runningwarehouse right now).

13 years ago 01/02/2011 11:44am EST

re: winterwarlock

I'd say go to a specialty store and actually try stuff on...the guys there might have some advice, but even if they don't you can at least see what you like

Maybe give the kinvara or launch a try? maybe even something slightly beefier? cumulus?

13 years ago 01/02/2011 2:57pm EST

re: flats for winter training

Also try Mizuno Wave Ronins. My favorite.

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