Currently run in a Pegasus 30, am a triathlete (15.53 5k, shit by LR standards, below-average for ITU standards) looking for a good racing flat for 5/10k off the bike and a lightweight shoe for tempo runs.
Suggestions??
I've run in the Lunarcer before, but they cut up my feet badly. The Saucony Type A5 has been great in that sense, but the durability is a bad joke, also for 10k's it's a little too unprotected for me (running off the bike=shit form).
check out the brooks pure series (gen 1, not 2/3, due to cost)
as for flats, check out the mizuno wave universe series. they look sick and are ridiculously light
I would consider trying the Lunar Racer's again. The new version has a completely new upper that is made of a much softer material. Takes care of the cutting and blistering of your foot.
Will wrote:
(15.53 5k, shit by LR standards,
That´s a lot faster than most people on LR.
well.. wrote:
Will wrote:(15.53 5k, shit by LR standards,
That´s a lot faster than most people on LR.
Why should LR standards have anything to do with what most people on LR run?
I assumed most tri guys went right for the Zoot lineup because of the lacing/slip-on.
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-MRSZOOT.html
I will preach nike racers all day because I simply think they are the best (LunarRacer and Streak). But the Brooks T7 is worth a look at too.
NB 1400. Surprising cushioning for being so light. Fairly adaptive fit that shouldn't cause issues.
For racing I recommend the NB 1500. It seems about as cushioned but it lighter and doesn't have the heavy plastic/paint on the upper sections. Also, the interior is better.For training the NB 1400 is a great bet. Especially if you have an outlet close. The seconds go for cheap.
another shoe guy wrote:
NB 1400. Surprising cushioning for being so light. Fairly adaptive fit that shouldn't cause issues.
[quote]redux wrote:
For racing I recommend the NB 1500. It seems about as cushioned but it lighter and doesn't have the heavy plastic/paint on the upper sections. Also, the interior is better.
For training the NB 1400 is a great bet. Especially if you have an outlet close. The seconds go for cheap.
[quote]another shoe guy wrote:
I think my homeboy here meant the NB 1600. I use that combo also. 1400 is my go to for fast training, and I race in the 1600.
I run tris and I go with the new lunaracers. The are much better for barefoot wear. On that note, I ran a tri a few weeks back and was blown away by how bought in everyone was to tri-specific running "flats" . All the companies like zoot make racing shoes, but weigh in like a midrange trainer. I did not see any really true racing flats. Power of marketing i guess.
I did! :)
I would give the adidas adios a try too. It is a shoe that works well for both workouts and races.
for a lightweight training shoe for tempos - try the adidas tempo 5 - it is a good mix of lightweight but some cushioning.
You can get it cheapish now - usually around $75.
I'll agree on the NB 1400 - it might be my favorite running shoe of all time. I can do everything in it - race, tempo, speedwork, regular runs.
it seems to lose cushioning fast, but I can live with that.
ugly as sin tho
reed wrote:
check out the brooks pure series (gen 1, not 2/3, due to cost)
as for flats, check out the mizuno wave universe series. they look sick and are ridiculously light
my Mizuno bias aside.. I agree.
Pr'd twice this summer in the Universe 5, but I'm even slower than that sub16 dude
Shoes nowadays are all pretty decent regardless of company. It just depends on your personal preference. I like lightweight trainers and have enjoyed:
Nike Free
Adidas Adizero Tempo
NB 1400 and 1600
Brooks PureConnect
Saucony Kinvara
Asics Gel-Lyte 33s
and on and on…
The new Adios boost are the best shoe I've ever run in. better than the old Adios. I'm not sure if they are actually out yet, but I got them at as a special release at the Boston expo.
I think they are due in September or October.