Adidas Adipure Gazelles

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11 years ago 07/31/2012 12:12pm EDT

I am a passionate minimalist runner

no, I do not wear VFFS. yes i actually run, not jog. no, I have not given myself a stress fracture.

More to the point, I've had tons of success over the last 2 years wearing only shoes with minimal cushion and 0mm drop such as Saucony Hattoris, Vivobarefoot shoes, etc.

Although the shoes i buy are cheap and easily replaced, I want something that will stay together a bit longer.

I've been looking at the Adidas Adipure Gazelles. Although they look very minimalist my only concern is they are 7mm drop and are marketed as "made for the beginner to intermediate

forefoot runner"

thoughts?

11 years ago 07/31/2012 1:00pm EDT

re: heartland-runner

Why not just buy yourself any entry-level, $60-70 racing flat? They have a ton of advantages over these minimalist pieces of trash, including:

1. Much cheaper

2. Don't make you look like an idiot

3. More durable

4. Won't be gone when the minimalist fad fades

11 years ago 07/31/2012 1:06pm EDT

re: eled

Just the Adidas version of the free.

11 years ago 07/31/2012 1:44pm EDT

re: eled

eled wrote:
Why not just buy yourself any entry-level, $60-70 racing flat? They have a ton of advantages over these minimalist pieces of trash, including:
1. Much cheaper
2. Don't make you look like an idiot
3. More durable
4. Won't be gone when the minimalist fad fades

I second this, and you can often find high quality flats at low sale prices (Running Warehouse, Holabird, etc.). For example, I recently got two pairs of the Asics GEL-Tarther for about $50 each and they are very nice and appear likely to hold up well. Shoes like these are a joy to run in, especially for an old geezer such as myself.

11 years ago 07/31/2012 2:01pm EDT

re: Reg

I haven't paid more than $50 for shoes in 2 years

11 years ago 07/31/2012 2:06pm EDT

re: heartland-runner

If you have had success with Vivos and you can get them for fairly cheap, I'd stick with those. They were ahead of the minimalist trend and are clearly in the game to make good shoes. Those Adidas things are a first generation money maker fad shoe.

11 years ago 11/01/2012 10:57am EDT

re: mgcnb

Have been an exclusive Nike Free wearer for 6 years, with the last two in the free 3.0. The Gazelles blow away the 3.0's. Great for any run under 10 miles.

11 years ago 11/01/2012 11:58am EDT

re: heartland-runner

heartland-runner wrote:
I am a passionate minimalist runner
no, I do not wear VFFS. yes i actually run, not jog. no, I have not given myself a stress fracture.
More to the point, I've had tons of success over the last 2 years wearing only shoes with minimal cushion and 0mm drop such as Saucony Hattoris, Vivobarefoot shoes, etc.
Although the shoes i buy are cheap and easily replaced, I want something that will stay together a bit longer.
I've been looking at the Adidas Adipure Gazelles. Although they look very minimalist my only concern is they are 7mm drop and are marketed as "made for the beginner to intermediate
forefoot runner"
thoughts?

Adidas site says 7mm offset. Would that work for you?

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