What did you used to run in, did you have any issues shifting over to the Kayano? For instance, did you have any ITB issues?
I'm older (45) still run in neutral performance (Adidas adios, Mizuno Inspire, saucony fastwitch) but would like to move my easy, utility, and long runs to something with a little more arch support and stability.
Any thoughts?
dotato wrote:
What did you used to run in, did you have any issues shifting over to the Kayano? For instance, did you have any ITB issues?
I'm older (45) still run in neutral performance (Adidas adios, Mizuno Inspire, saucony fastwitch) but would like to move my easy, utility, and long runs to something with a little more arch support and stability.
Any thoughts?
Have you tried the Cumulus or Nimbus? They are more stable then they used to be. I think the Kayano has too much MC for a true neutral runner.
Thanks, yes I have. Both feel a little squishy to me. Don't get me wrong, I like both shoes, but looking for something different. The Mizuno is nice, but a little too firm in the forefoot. I tried the Kayano today and really liked the feel, but don't want to drop $100 on a shoe I wouldn't be able to run more than four miles in, and even then only occasionally. I didn't think the Kayano was technically a MC shoe...
pdxrunner3000 wrote:
dotato wrote:Any thoughts?
Have you tried the Cumulus or Nimbus? They are more stable then they used to be. I think the Kayano has too much MC for a true neutral runner.
I tried the Noosa and the DS trainer as well, both felt like the inside edge of my arch was hanging over and edge, if that makes sense.
This doesn't really answer your original question, but the Brooks Glycerin might be up your alley. Definitely on the firmer side but still cushioned and has good arch support. Kinda pricey though.
dotato wrote:
What did you used to run in, did you have any issues shifting over to the Kayano? For instance, did you have any ITB issues?
I'm older (45) still run in neutral performance (Adidas adios, Mizuno Inspire, saucony fastwitch) but would like to move my easy, utility, and long runs to something with a little more arch support and stability.
Any thoughts?
I use the cumulus for these runs. i like beefy shoes for days after hard running.
IDK about the Kayano, but in the same category the Brooks Ghost is a nice soft shoe. I'm not running very far in them much because they are kind of heavy but they are comfy for walking around or an easy shakeout run in my neighborhood when my feet are tired.
The Inspire and Fastwich both have posts in them and are made to help with over pronation. If you are a true neutral runners this can be the cause of soar aches and itb. A Kayano will feel great when put it on and walk around but once you start putting miles on they will cause the same problems.
Dotato,The Inspire and Fastwitch are not neutral shoes. Both have a post for pronation control.If you've been doing the bulk of your running in the Inspire and Fastwitch, maybe a moderate stability shoe like the Nike Structure, Saucony Guide or Brooks Adrenaline would be more up your alley. The Kayano will probably feel like a brick to you. It's heavy, clunky, and hard to run in if you don't need the ample pronation control it offers.You could also try a neutral cushioned shoe if you think you really are neutral, despite running in stability shoes recently. Something like the Mizuno Wave Rider, if you don't like the soft feel of the Cumulus or Nimbus.
dotato wrote:
What did you used to run in, did you have any issues shifting over to the Kayano? For instance, did you have any ITB issues?
I'm older (45) still run in neutral performance (Adidas adios, Mizuno Inspire, saucony fastwitch) but would like to move my easy, utility, and long runs to something with a little more arch support and stability.
Any thoughts?
$160 shoe
You can't find a similar pair that cost less?