New shoe recommendations

I am surprised on the K 4...I didn't like the 3 as much but really like the 4 again...if interested in the Pegagus I would try all in that category like the Saucony Ride 6 etc...

Can history repeat itself? In the 80's Nike changed the Pegasus and killed it. Is Saucony doing the same thing???

I wish I could help you but I fear I am too slow to give a good recommendation.

Check on the Pegasus. If Salazar is trusting his NOP athlete's to train in him, knowing how "anal" he is, you have nothing to lose.

Once upon a time ASICs has shoes that were light, had support, and would approximate the Kinvara's (but with more support).

Check out the Mizuno Wave Sayonara. It's just coming out now and looks to be an awesome shoe.

I was a long time asics user! It was the only shoe I wore and I swore by them. I got a pair that gave me blisters so when I exchanged them I decided to try something new just once and I got the Nike Pegasus 29.....you won't be disappointed. I do my regular runs, long runs and even tempos in them. They're a great shoe and definitely a bargain for $100!

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Check out the Mizuno Wave Sayonara. It's just coming out now and looks to be an awesome shoe.

I just got a pair of these. I'm not 100% sold on the Kinvara 4 (although I love the three), and I may transition to the Sayonara. It seems pretty nice.

New Balance Minimus 10v2

I think the Pegasus is not the right shoe if you're looking for something like the kin. But if you do get Pegasus, don't ever pay full price. Just got two pairs from a Nike outlet for $30 each and never pay more than $75

Saucony Cohesion Grid 6. As Pegasus as Pegasus.

The new pegs I are pretty awesome and I was a big fan of all the kinvarar's through 3

I had the same experience as you did with the Kinvara, which turned out to be a blessing because I found the Brooks "Pure" series which I prefer over all other shoes. I personally think that the Pure Connect is the best.

The Pegasus is a nice solid shoe, but feels bulkier than the Kinvara. The new Sayonara is a good option. Similar upper structure but a more normal heel to toe drop. The pure series are great shoes but are so different that you'll either love or hate them. It adds a little support, but you could always try the Mirage.

Any comments or feedback on the Sayonara upper? It seems extremely stiff, not soft and slipper-like, like most Mizuno shoes

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I had the same experience as you did with the Kinvara, which turned out to be a blessing because I found the Brooks "Pure" series which I prefer over all other shoes. I personally think that the Pure Connect is the best.

Not a fan of the Connect for the lack of room in the forefoot; strangely narrow shoe compared to other shoes in the line. Also, stay away from this iteration of the Drift for the weird upper/foot-bed seam problems it has. The Drift2 coming out next year is a nearly perfect "cushioned minimal" shoe, if they stick to the prototype I was given.

PureFlow is what I was going to recommend to the OP, but I'm totally confused about liking the Kinvara 1 & 2 but needing similar "support"...

took me about four runs for the sayonara to feel decent. definitely a tight, narrow fit. pretty firm

Have you tried Karhu? They have a lightweight trainer similar to the Kinvara, called the Flow I believe. My buddy has a pair and says they're very responsive and flexible.