Need a racing flat with support for tempo work and races?

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11 years ago 07/05/2013 9:29pm EDT

5'6 125lbs. Need a racing flat with support, I overpronate. Currently training in the Mizuno Inspire. Works fine, not crazy about it. I have flat feet if that matters. Trying to get in 15:30 5k shape, currently in 16:30 shape.

Tried the Musha 5 for a couple tempos but it tore up the botto m of my feet every time with blisters, and I could also go for a LITTLE more cushioning around the heel.

Please recommend me some flats with support that would work well for racing on golf courses and also doing tempo work on roads.

11 years ago 07/05/2013 9:38pm EDT

re: smallguyfry

I do tempos and longer races in the asics ds racer. I'm 5'8", 121 lbs. They have plenty of cushioning for me, are lightweight and have a very durable bottom for a racer.

11 years ago 07/05/2013 9:48pm EDT

re: smallguyfry

I use the Brooks Racer ST which hold up really well for longer stuff but are still light and comfortable enough to wear as flats. Only thing I don't like are the shoelaces.

11 years ago 07/05/2013 10:21pm EDT

re: smallguyfry

11 years ago 07/05/2013 10:55pm EDT

re: coffee me

coffee me wrote:
I do tempos and longer races in the asics ds racer. I'm 5'8", 121 lbs. They have plenty of cushioning for me, are lightweight and have a very durable bottom for a racer.

I agree. The asics DS Racer 9 is the best shoe in a long time. I'm 5'10" 128, and use it for track and tempos, and races up to the half marathon (I don't run the full marathons anymore.) Lots of support (I wear orthotics) I'm a forefoot striker so plenty of cushion up front.

11 years ago 07/05/2013 10:56pm EDT

re: smallguyfry

nike flyknit lunar racer? lol

11 years ago 07/05/2013 11:13pm EDT

re: btruedoe

If you lie Mizuno, have you tried the syanara? I tried them on and they reminded me of last seasons Mizuno Wave Rider (15 I think), which I loved, but lighter. Might not be light enough for racing, but they are a light stability shoe at just over 7 ounces. So its a nice lightweight trainer for tempos or faster paced workouts.

If your racing on golf courses, just get a pair of spikes. Flats would be better than trainers, but spikes will be better than flats on the grass.

11 years ago 07/06/2013 12:04am EDT

re: xenonscreams

xenonscreams wrote:
I use the Brooks Racer ST which hold up really well for longer stuff but are still light and comfortable enough to wear as flats. Only thing I don't like are the shoelaces.

+1. It's more flexible than other stability racers.

11 years ago 07/06/2013 1:12am EDT

re: coffee me

jesus some of you are ridiculously light. 5'8, 121? that's obscene!

(jealous, btw)

11 years ago 07/06/2013 5:30am EDT

re: freer

You're jealous he has the body of an 8th grade boy?

freer wrote:
jesus some of you are ridiculously light. 5'8, 121? that's obscene!
(jealous, btw)

11 years ago 07/06/2013 9:56am EDT

re: RunSpokane

the sayonara is a neutral shoe...

11 years ago 07/07/2013 4:59pm EDT

re: smallguyfry

The Saucony Fastwitch 6 is in the support category and is still only 7.5 ounces. The Saucony sponsored distance people use these for long intervals and tempos. Ben True's workout wednesday was done in these.

11 years ago 07/07/2013 5:15pm EDT

re: smallguyfry

just stop running with such sh*tty form and you will be able to wear real flats.

11 years ago 07/07/2013 5:15pm EDT

re: smallguyfry

What about the Newton Distance S?

11 years ago 07/07/2013 5:29pm EDT

re: coffee me

coffee me wrote:
I do tempos and longer races in the asics ds racer. I'm 5'8", 121 lbs. They have plenty of cushioning for me, are lightweight and have a very durable bottom for a racer.

This^^

11 years ago 07/07/2013 10:01pm EDT

re: mustard only.

first 3 posts nailed it. try on ST5's, Fastwitch and DS Racers and see what ya like

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