lightweight trainer decisions???

Brooks PureConnect or PureFlow!

whats the difference between pureconnect and pureflow

catspajamas wrote:

I am looking at the kinvara 2 and nike lunaracer+ for shorter, faster workouts. Which one do you guys like better? Also suggestions for other shoes are welcome.

I have both and I don't recommend the Nike LR for fast workouts. Hill repeats or Intervals. I think they are too soft.

I prefer the NB 1400. It is supposed to have a higher heel:toe ratio (10mm compared to the LR's supposed 6mm which I don't feel at all.), but it has a firmer midsole which I like. Down side, the NB 1400 is a bit long for me so the arch creeps into the ball of my foot behind my big toe. It caused blisters when I first broke it in. Same with LR. After a few runs and the blisters healed they are pretty good.

I like the Kinvara 2s for anything. Long, fartlek, tempo, progression, and speed. The Kinvara fits my foot perfectly and I like the firmness of the midsole.

So, I use different shoes, but I am pretty well sold on the Kinvara 2 as my perfect overall shoe.

i have both.

Kinvara for everyday training.

LR+ for tempos/faster stuff on the roads.

i'm still looking for a flat that's as amazing as the old nike streak vapor IV's for track workouts. love that shoe.

Weight: 7.3 oz (size 9)

Stack Height: Heel (20mm), Forefoot (16mm)

How It Fits (based on width D) Width D=Medium

Sizing: Standard running shoe length

Heel: Medium

Midfoot: Low to medium volume

Forefoot: Medium

Toe-Box height: Medium-low

Arch Structure: Medium-high height

Weight: 9.0 oz (size 9)

Stack Height: Heel (23mm), Forefoot (19mm)

How It Fits (based on width D) Width D=Medium

Sizing: Standard running shoe length

Heel: Medium to narrow

Midfoot: Low to Medium volume

Forefoot: Medium

Toe-Box height: Medium-low

Arch Structure: Medium-low height

I have the asics skyspeeds and NB 1400 - I am seriously loving the 1400s - one of the best shoes I've ever run in. Feels just the right amount of cushion and it it very light.

Fit is perfect for me, but that is a personal variable

I don't like the skyspeeds - clunky and stiff.

NB has been killing it with their newer shoes, I seriously consider them ahead of Asics and Adidas as the best quality trainers. Perhaps still not there with flats/spikes, but not only are all the trainers great feeling, but they are insanely durable. I have a pair of MR890s that look brand new after 800+ miles.

contrary harry wrote:[/b

I like the Kinvara 2s for anything. Long, fartlek, tempo, progression, and speed. The Kinvara fits my foot perfectly and I like the firmness of the midsole.

So, I use different shoes, but I am pretty well sold on the Kinvara 2 as my perfect overall shoe.

I would agree with this. At times I use other shoes for track work or speed stuff, but overall I'm pretty sold on the Kinvara. The LR+ just didn't feel good on my foot. I wore em for a few workouts and then ended up getting rid of them.

Here's a link discussing this some more:

http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=4320486

Since no one's mentioned these: Brooks Racer ST. Lightweight w/medial post (which I need). I train in these daily (60-70 mpw); race in them, too. Awesome shoes.