I'm looking for a neutral trainer that I can log high mileage, but also isn't super bulky/heavy.
I currently have the Adidas Boston 4's which need to be replaced sine my marathon cycle is over. They have been ok but their nothing like the Boston 3's. I loved the 3's.
I am looking for something similar that I can log long runs in but doesn't feel super soft and sluggish.
Any recommendations?
New Balance 890v3.
I tried the 890v3's on at a LRS. They were ok, but the tongue of the shoe was ridiculously enormous.
If anyone has experience in the 890v3 I would like to hear their thoughts.
ADUBLIN wrote:
I tried the 890v3's on at a LRS. They were ok, but the tongue of the shoe was ridiculously enormous.
If anyone has experience in the 890v3 I would like to hear their thoughts.
I've ran through 2 pairs of the 890, 4 pair of the 890 v2 and two pair of the v.3. They are light and a standard neutral that fit well. Put about 400-500 miles on each before they were done. I like them. I now bought a pair of Saucony Triumphs on clearance and as a "premium" neutral, I love those much more.
I'd say if you are looking for a "performance" neutral, go with the Kinvara or Brooks pure flow. The 890s are just a light standard trainer
I really like the adidas Energy Boost. It's about the same weight as the Boston but I really like the fit and the feel of the boost foam, especially for long runs. The downside is that it's expensive.
I'll 2nd the Kinvara also. It's what I'm rotating with the Boost. It's also priced more reasonably.
I also like the Brooks Launch which is similar to the Boston - light neutral traditional trainer.
Nike Zoom Elite is worth a look. Quite a bit wider in the forefoot than the Boston 3, but nice and responsive.
ADUBLIN wrote:
I tried the 890v3's on at a LRS. They were ok, but the tongue of the shoe was ridiculously enormous.
If anyone has experience in the 890v3 I would like to hear their thoughts.
No experience with the v3s, unfortunately, but I am a big fan of the model. I currently rotate between the v1s and the v2s. The big difference between those is the heel lift--much bigger in the v1s. The v2s are perfect for me though. A comfortable feel and a good weight. I ran in minimalist shoes most of college, either Streaks or Mayflys. I enjoy the 890 more than either of those.
inside adidas, if you want something light but not cushy and soft...the tempo is perfect for you.
I love love the energy boosts , but they are softer than adidas' normal eva shoes.
if you are willing to spend a lot of money, you might want to do some training in the adios boost. it's a racing shoe, but pretty solid.
I found the Kinvara's, the Energy Boost, and the Launch to all be too soft.
I liked the zoom elite but the arch of the shoe didn't feel right. It was too far back.
Has anyone tried the Mizuno Sayonara?
I like the Sayonara, but durability is not its strong suit. Those are good for no more than 300-350 miles for me, and I'm not a heavy person. I consistently got 500-600 from the Boston 3 and still do from the Zoom Elite.
Try the Supernova Glide Boost. They are soft but also firm. It's weird. They may seem on the heavy side but honestly when you run in them it's like they're not even there. I already have 850 miles on them and they still feel great. Worth the money and you can get them for like $110 if you use 15% off at Footlocker
You can get boston 3s still. http://www.6pm.com/adidas-running-adizero-boston-3-m-green-zest-black-metallic
ADUBLIN wrote:
I found the Kinvara's, the Energy Boost, and the Launch to all be too soft.
I liked the zoom elite but the arch of the shoe didn't feel right. It was too far back.
Has anyone tried the Mizuno Sayonara?
I haven't tried a pair of Kinvaras on in over two years, but from what I remember, the 890s are softer than the Kinvaras. If the model hasn't changed significantly from V2, then they'd likely be too soft for you as well.
I'm looking for the same. I feel the elite arch is in the wrong place as well.
Have a pair of kinvera and they are ok but I like a little more shoe once I get over 70 miles a week.
I used to love the Brooks burn and heard the launch is similar so I may try them. Currently in the glide 5 which is not a neutral shoe but very little support and flexible.
Ok.
Nike Flyknit Trainer - Light. Neutral. Firm. Fit same as 890v3.
How does the Triumph compare to the Kinvara? I liked the 890v3s, but hated the Kinvara's. The Kinvara gave me calf problems. I like how Triumph is at 8mm drop and don't like how NB is adding drop back to their shoe lines (NB1080 and NB890 latest versions have more drop according to running warehous).
Pearl Izumi Road N2.
I like Brooks PureFlow. You can pick up a pair for $50 on runningwarehouse.com, coupon code FB15D.
shoe man wrote:
Nike Zoom Elite is worth a look. Quite a bit wider in the forefoot than the Boston 3, but nice and responsive.
I just made the switch from Boston 3 to Zoom Elite and couldn't be happier. Only question now is if they are more durable.
Didas -
The feeling you get on Glide Boost was what we were looking for. As we start to transition from EVA to Boost we are looking to make certain that we address the needs of the runner specific to model and even category (i.e. neutral vs. stability). It was purposeful that Energy Boost and Glide Boost had some similarities in terms of the "wow" feel, but we wanted to not stray too far away from the expectations of the person who has been a Glide fan.