I have worn the NB minimus zero drop and did like it very much. I usually switch on and off with the Nike Free 3.0. I'm looking at some other options and was wondering if anyone had some thoughts.
Was thinking about the Altra Instinct 1.5?
Or maybe the NB minimus MR10 v2 - I think a 3m toe to heal.
I like the zero drop, but had been thinking maybe going with a 1-3m since the zero drops do tend to make my feet extremely sore at times.
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As someone who has run in Free runs, free run 2's, free 5.0's, free 3.0's, Kinvaras, Puma Faas 250's, Saucony Hattoris, and Skechers go runs, not to mention a slew of adidas and nike spikes and flats, I can tell you that the Skechers Go Bionics are THE BEST. I am curious to hear what people think of Altra, though.
Minimalize me baby wrote:
As someone who has run in Free runs, free run 2's, free 5.0's, free 3.0's, Kinvaras, Puma Faas 250's, Saucony Hattoris, and Skechers go runs, not to mention a slew of adidas and nike spikes and flats, I can tell you that the Skechers Go Bionics are THE BEST. I am curious to hear what people think of Altra, though.
Buddy of mine just threw out his Altras at less than 200 miles because the upper tore through badly. Personally, I absolutely love the Saucony A6. They are super light and minimal, with a 3mm heel toe drop, but still are very well cushioned. I put 420 miles in my first pair, and they probably still had another 100 left before they would've been destroyed.
3 words, a lot of syllables: Vibram Five Fingers. I had a buddy who ran a 4:10 marathon in them, and another that just cruised to a 26:00 5K.
The Altras are a little clunky and slow. I do love the shape of the shoe though, and the amount of cushioning is nice, but I would only use them for longer, slower runs.
I'll probably cop some heat for this given the tri crowd have 'adopted' the brand, but my Newton Gravitas have about 400 miles in them and still going strong. They have a few points of negative drop I believe - at least it feels that way until they have a few miles in them.
Very, very light, very well-made, very expensive. But I skimp on everything I can and even I'm happy to pay the premium.
Check out Saucony Virrata. It's a bit like the Kinvara but feels more like a flat.
Innovation 8 X Lite 155
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/Inov-8_Road-X_Lite_155/descpageMRS-I8R222C.html
Pretty solid shoe, actually. I was impressed during the time I ran in them. Still wear them around on a regular basis around town. Very comfy.
Saucony TypeA6