Soft, well cushioned, flexible and neutral shoe for everyday training?

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  • Please help

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 1:33pm EDT

    Im looking for a shoe for 10k training (75 mpw), shooting for sub 34

    I had shin splints and lower back problems so I want a training shoe with good shock absorption, soft cushioning, flexibility, and something responsive enough to handle sub 5 minute pace

    I have high arches and had bad experiences with stability shoes

    Shoes that I did not like: Asics Kayano, Nike Moto, Adidas Ride, Adidas Glide, Newton Isaac, Mizuno Nexus, Nike Elite (old version, 2006 I think)

    Shoes that I liked: Skylon (great shoe but I cant find it anymore), Vomero (great cushioning, very soft, good flexibility but way too bulky, not responsive and not so light), Kinvara (good shoe but not enough cushioning for me)

    I think I want something half way between the Kinvara and the Vomero

    Any recommendations?

    Thanks in advance

  • meet u half way

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 1:35pm EDT
    re: Please help

    vibrams

  • A few ideas

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 1:53pm EDT
    re: Please help

    You might try the Brooks Launch.

    Toward the more cushioned end, the current Nike Lunarglide is very light for the amount of cushioning you get but not especially responsive. The Pegasus would be lighter and a bit more responsive than the Vomero, but not as light as the Lunarglide.

  • banana_oatmeal

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 1:54pm EDT
    re: Please help

    Saucony Type A5

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    Coach B Money

    Member since 06/22/2012.

    153 posts. Last post 5 years ago.
    11 years ago 10/11/2012 1:58pm EDT
    re: Please help

    Asics Blur 33 ... I also loved the Kinvara, but wanted more of a shoe, and I really like this model. You might also want to try the Saucony Cortana.

  • grundlestiltskin

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 2:16pm EDT
    re: Please help

    Saucony Mirage. It says it has a tiny bit of stability, but it really doesn't. I can't wear stability shoes either (supinate with my left foot) and I can wear the Mirages. Basically just a more durable Kinvara.

  • I just had too...

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 2:24pm EDT
    re: grundlestiltskin

    I would also recommend the Kinvara. Or Asics DS Trainer, maybe Adidas Aegis

  • Obamabad

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 2:25pm EDT
    re: Please help

    New Balance 890v.2

  • Matsumoto

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 2:26pm EDT
    re: Please help

    Mizuno Rider / Precision.

  • Trollist

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 2:29pm EDT
    re: Matsumoto

    Nike Pegasus 29

  • joho

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 2:56pm EDT
    re: Matsumoto

    I like the Precision and would recommend trying out the Brooks Pure Flow if you like a more minimalist approach. The Kinvara are very good shoes also but the Flow are a much softer shoe.

  • Your Next Bold Move

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 5:24pm EDT
    re: Trollist

    Trollist wrote:

    Nike Pegasus 29

    +1

  • FIBs

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 6:59pm EDT
    re: Your Next Bold Move

    I second the recommendation for the New Balance 890V2.

  • nomorenike

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/11/2012 7:10pm EDT
    re: FIBs

    Asics Gel Cumulus might get it done for you. If that's not responsive enough for you, give the Asics Gel Stike 3 a try. Basic and cheap. I alternate them depending on the surface. Have a similar fit. Anything but Nike.

  • SCIENCE!

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/12/2012 12:38am EDT
    re: nomorenike

    Current Zoom Elite is fantastic. Current Vomero is far less bulky than previous versions. The Asics Gel-Excel33 is also good. Asics Landreth is wonderful. Do you not have a running store in your town? Why would your training shoe need to handle sub 5 minute pace?

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    Pablo1997

    Member since 07/23/2012.

    20 posts. Last post 11 years ago.
    11 years ago 10/13/2012 10:26pm EDT
    re: Please help

    When I was looking for a shoe I went to fleet feet and they recommended the vomero and the new balance 890, and I choose the 890 and I really like it and according to them its similar to the vomero but less bulky.

  • Dr. Onions

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/13/2012 10:52pm EDT
    re: Please help

    The new zoom elites feel lightweight and they have a good amount of shoe. Easily my favorite trainers

  • hjbnkfdsmlg

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/13/2012 11:46pm EDT
    re: Dr. Onions

    definitely nike pegasus 29

  • Sciatica Road

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/13/2012 11:53pm EDT
    re: Please help

    The Skechers GoRide. Bingo!

  • Better!

    Anonymous Poster

    11 years ago 10/14/2012 2:00am EDT
    re: FIBs

    FIBs wrote:

    I second the recommendation for the New Balance 890V2.

    Me also!

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