Shoe's dilemma

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    CibRun

    Member since 06/20/2012.

    35 posts. Last post 7 years ago.
    10 years ago 01/15/2014 10:47am EST

    Hello there

    I am training for a spring marathon - hoping to break 3hrs.

    At the moment I use Brooks Ghost 6 for easy and MP run, and alternate some Mizuno A2 (Precision and Aero) for speed work or faster tempos.

    So, my Ghost6 seems less durable than their previous versions (I loved the 4 and liked so much the 5) and I am looking around for a shoe to use for MP run and for the Spring Marathon.

    I have seen good deals on

    - New Balance 890 V3 (tried in the shop, I expected them to be "softer")

    - Saucony Kinvara 4 (tried in the shop, wow these are comfy - but will my achilles suffer the low drop?)

    - Nike Flyknit Lunar 1+ (also very comfy, but will they be a good choice for a 42K and will they last like the previous two in terms of miles?)

    Also looked with curiosity at the Adidas Energy Boost but did not find my number to try it on...

    any insight? thx!

  • Apostrophe Crime's

    Anonymous Poster

    10 years ago 01/15/2014 7:57pm EST
    re: Cibrun

    "Shoe is dilemma"?

    Confused

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    CibRun

    Member since 06/20/2012.

    35 posts. Last post 7 years ago.
    10 years ago 01/16/2014 2:41am EST
    re: Apostrophe Crime's

    sorry for the error, but even more sorry for you being unable to help.

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    el segundo

    Member since 01/18/2013.

    82 posts. Last post 5 years ago.
    10 years ago 01/16/2014 8:46am EST
    re: Cibrun

    Cibrun wrote:

    Hello there

    I am training for a spring marathon - hoping to break 3hrs.

    At the moment I use Brooks Ghost 6 for easy and MP run, and alternate some Mizuno A2 (Precision and Aero) for speed work or faster tempos.

    So, my Ghost6 seems less durable than their previous versions (I loved the 4 and liked so much the 5) and I am looking around for a shoe to use for MP run and for the Spring Marathon.

    I have seen good deals on

    - New Balance 890 V3 (tried in the shop, I expected them to be "softer")

    - Saucony Kinvara 4 (tried in the shop, wow these are comfy - but will my achilles suffer the low drop?)

    - Nike Flyknit Lunar 1+ (also very comfy, but will they be a good choice for a 42K and will they last like the previous two in terms of miles?)

    Also looked with curiosity at the Adidas Energy Boost but did not find my number to try it on...

    any insight? thx!

    Flyknit is excellent but expensive and durability will not be better than your Ghosts I'd bet. That said, all the shoes you list are not really similar to your ghosts.

    Is it more about durability, comfort or race day footwear? I'd doubt the shoe you buy "today" is a good choice to race in in the spring also.

    Why are switching out of the Ghosts if they work for you, so you can get an extra 50 miles out of your shoes?

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    CibRun

    Member since 06/20/2012.

    35 posts. Last post 7 years ago.
    10 years ago 01/19/2014 4:12pm EST
    re: el segundo

    I did not mention I wanted a lighter shoe that could be used also on race day for the marathon.

    I tried in a shop the Energy Boost and liked them, but they were super expensive, I think I will look for a deal.

    I will roatate them with other shoes so I hope they will last some months.

  • *stipe

    Anonymous Poster

    10 years ago 01/19/2014 7:14pm EST
    re: Cibrun

    This is not that complicated. Get the LunarRacer. Regular heel:forefoot ratio. Cushioned. Done. I think they are $110, not $150. Done.

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