Mizuno Inspire 8 vs Elixir 8 vs Musha 5 + HRM strap doubt

It ain't a new question at all, but the more I read the more confused I get.

I'm not a maratonist nor I plan to run anything longer than 50k/week. Usually my routine consists of HIIT's and shorts 5k or 10k runs.

That said, I just bought a new pair of Mizuno Inspire 8 thinking it would give me the support I need to get rid of my shin splints and knee pain (I'm a mild to moderate overpronator), but it turned out to be too bulky to my taste. The next step would by acquiring a Mizuno Elixir and see if it suits my needs, right?

But what about the Musha 5? Would you recommend it over Elixir for someone like me? If they are interchangeable, where does the Musha stand in terms of durability?

One last question. Do you guys use a heart rate monitor? I have a Garmin Forerunner 610 but I'm not inclined to buy the Garmin Premium soft strap. Are there any other strap you would recommend? I heard a lot of good stuff about the Magellan one, but not enought to make up my mind

inspire/elixir/musha are built on the same last - inspire is the heaviest and musha the lightest. i over pronate slightly and they are a good match for me.

i used to run inspires, and then started running elixirs occasionally. after a year i was 100% elixir and i gradually introduced the mush, which is no my 100% shoe.

it's a lightweight shoe, doesn't have a lot of support. it's certainly not going to cure shin splints.

the elixir is a really great shoe if you find the inspire too bulky (i agree with you), so maybe try that and look at the musha once you have gotten past the shin splints

in terms of durability the musha wears out fast. i rarely get 300 miles out of a pair before the sole is flat and lifeless.

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