I'm looking for a neutral training show to rotate with the Brooks Ghost 6. I really like the Ghost and would like to get something relatively similar. I've run in Asics and Adidas in the past and I've liked the Cumulus and the Energy Boost. What would be the best shoe to complement the Ghost for regular training runs as well as some workouts? Ideally the shoe would be relatively light.
Brooks glycerin 11. Great neutral shoe.
I'd recommend the Brooks Launch
I really like NB 980.
Skechers Ride 3
brooks pure flow
Brooks Pure Flow or Pure Connect.
NB 890v4 or Adidas Bostons 3/4
If you like the Ghost 6 and you want "to get something relatively similar" then I suggest you wait for the new Nike Pegasus 31 to come out in June. It's supposed to be a bit lighter than the Pegasus 30 with a 10mm heel toe offset. The Brooks Flow while a good shoe has a 4mm heel toe offset which is quite different than the offset of the Ghost and not all similar. I've heard nothing but good things about the Launch so that is a shoe you can do some research on.
Great suggestions so far. I've never tried Nike but the Pegasus is one model I've heard good things about. Is there additional risk of running a lot of mileage in some of these lighter shoes? Sometimes they come at the expense of cushioning but my past injuries have come while wearing very cushioned shoes and there is research that suggests that they might be counterproductive in some cases.
I've enjoyed all of the New Balance 890 shoes. I am just starting the v. 4. I'm not sure if I like it yet since it feels a lot different than the 3.
Today I tried on a pair of Pegasus 31s (they would not sell them) and ran about a quarter in them. They are a different shoe from prior versions. Roomy toe box, lower profile, and soft midsole. Definite buy for me on May 31.
i cant believe it took 12 posts to get to nike pegs.
NIKE PEGS!
Has anyone tried the Saucony Ride 7 or know anything about them? They look pretty good and I've heard good things about the Pegasus 31s, those, and the Brooks Launch.
shop i work at got the new peg in a couple days ago, i really like the feel of it. quite narrow and a little bit firmer feeling than the old one, nice and light, would be a really solid every day trainer. if you want to go a bit lighter, i would check out the saucony kinvara. also if you can, adidas glide boost or if you can wait for a bit till it comes out, the boston boost.
Adidas Adizero Glide
The 4s and 5s were the best. You can probably find 5s online
I prefer my running shoes to be bold enough to make a choice. None of that neutral crap. So what they are extreme right elitist shoes? They make a statement and stand for it. I also own a pair of beat up extreme leftist shoes, but I have to keep them in a closet on the other side of the house or else they will attempt a revolution due to the "class struggle", and all my other worn out, older shoes tend to join in, leading to me being out many good pairs of shoes. The loss of life is terrible. However, neutral shoes are overrated. They always play the more righteous than thou, "I told you so" card, without ever committing to a cause.
adidas glide boost
unreal shoe. best ever.
Mizuno Wave Rider, either 16 or 17. I didn't want to like them due to the "technology" but after running in the Pegasus, Adidas Supernova Glide 5, and Saucony Triumph I realize that the Mizunos are the ultimate neutral shoe.Why?The 16 feels light, even if it isn't super light (the 17 is actually "light" though)It does not have a bulbous heel like many traditional neutral trainers.It has a traditional drop but does not force you to land on the heel or alter your gait.It is very well made...the upper is incredibly high quality.It is stiff enough for tempo runs and even to race in.It looks cool. In my area I almost never see people wearing them...they always have NB or Sauconys or Asics on.While totally neutral, the wave plate has a stabilizing effect that I find helps me during long runs.The wave plate also seems to propel me forward. I generally run 0:10-0:20km/min faster with the same effort during easy runs.
Shoeless Joe Jackson wrote:
I'm looking for a neutral training show to rotate with the Brooks Ghost 6. I really like the Ghost and would like to get something relatively similar. I've run in Asics and Adidas in the past and I've liked the Cumulus and the Energy Boost. What would be the best shoe to complement the Ghost for regular training runs as well as some workouts? Ideally the shoe would be relatively light.
The Ride 7 is ridiculously stiff, in a bad way.
Shoeless Joe Jackson wrote:
Has anyone tried the Saucony Ride 7 or know anything about them? They look pretty good and I've heard good things about the Pegasus 31s, those, and the Brooks Launch.