Nike Shoe advice

Pegasus is still similar and a decent shoe.

For the last 2 I like the Nike Zoom Streak LT (used to be XC).

What about the

Flykit Lunar and Flykit Trainer

I've never tried those.

Hey! I work at specialty running shoe store, and have access to trying all these nikes. Currently, I run in the Vomero and Pegasus. I run between 70-80 miles a week as a college runner,more like 80-95 during the summer. I am a lightweight, forefoot striking runner and i think the Vomero is the best of all the nike shoes for me. Good luck!

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1. Nike Air Pegasus+ 30

2. Nike Zoom Streak LT

3. Nike Zoom Katana Rac3r III

I am strictly using Nikes these days and I can share some advice with you:

Any regular training runs and switch between the Pegasus (29 and 30) and the new Zoom Elite 6 (very different than the original elites. Not heavy, but not that light. Lower heel to toe differentiation, but still a solid mileage shoe. firmer than the pegs)

Tempo runs I use the FlyKnit Lunar1. I switch the laces with quiklaces because those ribbon laces constantly come undone while I run. The shoe is light, but still can withstand a good amount of miles.

Racing i use the Regular Zoom Streak (but I've tried the Zoom Streak LT and liked that too). I usually vary my racing distances (from 5k to marathon) so I thought the regular Streak was more universal.

I also wear the Victory XCs for spikes on the track or XC races. Those are awesome.

Pegasus or Zoom Elite

Lunaracer

Streak 3

Zoom Elite or Pegasus for mileage

Lunar racer for tempo/harder runs

Streak Lt's for intervals

Structure 16 is a sweet shoe, it's lighter than the pegasus 30 and more responsive.

Pegasus for Elite (if you don't mind light support). Also look for Nike to release a lightweight neutral that still fits in the full trainer category as opposed to a flat... it should be coming out in early '14. Some people like how super plush the Vomero is. iHowever, if you're thinking of dropping money on three pairs of shoes at once, it may not be worth it, as the current Pegasus is quite soft as well and much cheaper.

Flyknit racer has been working well for me, try the Lunarracer too if you like a softer ride. Don't pay any attention to anyone who hasn't had the most recent version; the upper is updated, and makes it a far more comfortable shoe, especially over longer distances. Based on weight and stack, you might think some of the Frees would work; they won't, for tempos at least. They just suck the energy right out of your feet, no pop in your step whatsoever. That's what they're meant to do, but you don't want that on tempos.

Streak LT as previously mentioned, though if you can find them I think the Katana Racer is far superior. The Katanas have been discontinued for a little while now, but you can still find them from time to time on eBay. The Katanas are more durable, have a roomier toe box that isn't huge, and have just a touch more substance under foot IMO.

still no love for the structure? Good enough for:

Rupp

Ritz

Nick Symmonds

Kara Goucher

Bob Kennedy

Kenny Bekele

and many more...

whereas the Pegasus was used by a lot of Schumacher's crew until they all got injured, now they are mostly in the Elite, which is also a good shoe.

1. Structure 15 or Structure 16. The 15 is more cushioned and a bit more bulky, but the 16 is slimmed down quite a bit and still provides some stability. If you want true neutral go with the Pegasus 28,29 or 30.

2. Lunar Racer is good for tempos. The Streak XC 3 is my go to for workouts when it comes to a flat.

3. You could push the Streak up to half marathon, but Lunar Racers would be more ideal for the full.

I agree with the Zoom Elite or Pegasus or Vomero. The Z.E. have air in forefoot, Pegasus in rear, and Vomero in both. The Vomero 8's are about the same weight as the others, the Z.E. has the highest arch, which I like, though I run in all three.

Racing, don't have experience in any but the LunaRacer and SpeedLite. LunaRacer is a bit softer, but not too soft, I have run a couple of 1/2 marathons in them, and expect to use one for a marathon soon.

I would not suggest the Structures for a neutral runner, it's a stability shoe, but have a specialty store look at your feet, too.

I am a lightweight relatively quick runner who used to always buy Nike, I ahve fairly minor late stage pronation on my right foot, I found the Pegasus 29 about as responsive as a marshmallow, far too soft and gave me lots of foot problems. The structure 16 had a nicer feel but didn't correct my foot issue, in fact the huge chunky heel made it worse. After several recommendations I tried the Elite, I found it chunky and far too bouncy for me, the shoe again hurt my ankle/arch. I don't know what is going on with Nike shoes at the mo but compared wit their shoes from a few years ago like the Skylon, Span etc... they are a crock of sh*t. I decided to try some Adizero Tempo's and they are fantastic, responsive, firm, fast and protective, the best shoe I've worn in years and I've just bought another pair, they remind me a lot of the Skylons from a few years ago.

I use the Pegasus for mileage and the new Lunaracer is great for tempos.Does anyone have an opinion on the Lunar Spider r4 for a flat other than the cost?

themanontherun wrote:

Also look for Nike to release a lightweight neutral that still fits in the full trainer category as opposed to a flat... it should be coming out in early '14.

Any other information about this new shoe due out in '14?