Does anyone train in NB890V2 (or V3)?

I just wore out my first pair of V1's and just started in on a new pair of V2'sa couple days ago. I love them, they're my go to mileage shoe for training ( I use Kinvaras for faster stuff). Fairly durable too, got a ton of mileage out of my first pair. Not 100% on the changes between the V1 and V3 though.

they have a large heel to toe drop on them. I used to do all of my runs in either the pure project or brooks launch which both have very low drops. it feels very unatural and it really does make you heel toe more. I would stick with the pure or try the launch.

The Launch has a higher heel drop than them, actually. The Launch is just softer, though, so maybe that's why you seem to hit harder in the 890s.

college runner wrote:

they have a large heel to toe drop on them. I used to do all of my runs in either the pure project or brooks launch which both have very low drops. it feels very unatural and it really does make you heel toe more. I would stick with the pure or try the launch.

they have a normal heel/toe drop. not a large one, by any stretch. and, you can't possibly say that it is better for him to run in a low-drop shoe. you don't know him or his mechanics.

op - if they feel comfy - why not try them? i had 1 pair of v1s, about 5 v2s, and i'm on my first v3. i personally think they have gotten better with each update. they are my favorite shoe by a good distance. in fact, i think NB have put out some good shoes lately (1400, 1600, 890)

I came into a free pair so I tried running in them - I really didn't like them - something about the heel - felt like a brake.

But I have never much liked NB except the 1400 - one of my favorite shoes ever

I also came upon a free pair of the 890v2's. At first I was a little apprehensive because I'm normally a fan of the firmer neutral shoes (I had been in the Mizuno Precisions) but gave 'em a shot anyway. Despite the fact that they're a little softer than I would prefer, I really liked them, and I got about 800 miles out of them. I actually just ordered two more pair of the v2 from Running Warehouse (they're on sale for $60). I've never run in the Kinvara's, but from what I hear, the 890v2's are very similar...just a little heavier.

890 v1 was fantastic. I was wearing those when I started adopting a more mid-foot strike. I was a horrid over-strider for a long time before them. I blew them out pretty quickly (300-350 miles), but I wore through the rubber on the lateral aspect of the forefoot, because that's what was hitting the ground first. I think I had two pairs.

I tried the 890 v2, but had some unrelated issues with lower leg injury, and I ended up going back to the ASICS Landreth because they bothered me less. I think the 890 (v3 update included) is a well constructed, lightweight shoe that a lot of people could have success in.

Loved both the V1 and V2. I've also used Launch, Pure Connect and Kinvara. The 890 tends to be my main go to shoe for solid mileage runs.

They don't change my gait pattern at all. I'm pretty mid foot in every shoe I run in.

I can't wear most Nike, Adidas, and Asics because I can't find any that fit my feet well enough to run in. I've had better luck with Saucony, but I have been almost exclusively in New Balance for the last four years now.

I've gone through two pairs of the 890v1 and three pairs of the 890v2. I love them. I use one pair for easy runs and one pair for workouts (even track workouts) since I don't work out in flats typically and they're fairly light. Heck, I've even raced in them on the road. I mix in a couple other shoes for the easy stuff. I plan to get a pair or two of the v3 in the next few months, or maybe pick up another one or two pairs of the v2 if there are any still around when I look. They might be the best model I've ever had in terms of comfort and fit.

They are my go-to pair of running shoes now to for mileage. They have a smaller heel than the Nike pegasus 28 that I was training in (and getting hurt in). The old Saucony shoes I loved (hurricane 7, guide 3, ride 2) all got too bulky and have huge heels now. I had 3 pair of Asics 1150's that were the bomb, but they discontinued them.

The NB 890 v1+2 are what I am gonna train in from now on. They keep my feet supported right through the stride. I don't see them destroying the brand anytime soon, although the v3 is looking a little bulkier. Why do shoes companies bulk up every new model?

I also love that they have a bunch of colors and styles. Someone is doing there job at NB making functional shoes that true runners can afford.

The 890's were sent to me for wear testing way back when and I absolutely fell in love. I am probably on pair 7-8 right now and don't plan on running in anything else ever again. They fit me extremely well, are very comfortable and last a pretty long time. I haven't tried V3 yet as running warehouse had V2s on sale and I bought quite a few pairs.

The biggest difference in the 890's is between the v1 and v2. The v1's are on a different last and have a 10mm drop while the v2 and v3 have an 8mm drop. The v3 is very similar to the v2, they just tweaked a couple overlays, out sole rubber, and I think they made the toe box a slight bit larger. All of them are great lightweight trainers - they're lighter than zoom elites or lunarglides.

well how come you suggest the nb 's for him without knowing him or his biomechancis, I thought we were just giving personal insight. guess were just being hypocrites

I'm on my 9th pair. The lower heel drop on the v2 is a marked improvement.

Thank you for all the input gentlemen. I think I will pick up a pair this weekend and give them a try.

Also, as for mechanics, I have a midfoot strike and I like the smaller heel in my shoes (8mm is a little high but I'll give it a shot if it's not clunky). I also tend to like the completely flat sole - just seems to have a really smooth ride for me.

I'm a neutral fore-foot/mid-foot striker. These are amazing shoes for me anyway. I went through two pair of v1s and am on my 4th pair of v2. I use them for easy days and long runs and run my speed and tempos in the Kinvara 3. The v2 tends to wear out at about 500 miles for me.

I'm curious to try v.3

Tiger_runner wrote:

The old Saucony shoes I loved (hurricane 7, guide 3, ride 2) all got too bulky and have huge heels now.

The current Hurricane, Guide, and Ride all have an 8mm heel-toe offset. They're also much lighter than they've ever been.

890 v2 is better than the v1. The MR10 is better than the 890 v2.