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What shoes you wearing now and what next?

nellocono

Hi Folks,
I always am interested in what other runners are wearing and I always tend to look at others shoes in races...:D

Just wondering, what shoe are you wearing now, your reason for wearing it and what you plan on purchasing next?

Cheers.

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healy1835

What's the sizing like in the Boston 8's?

Unthought Known

average_runner wrote: »

Did you ever try the vapor fly? If so how do they compare?

Funny enough lockdown boredom has resulted in me spending way too much on runners the last few months so I have a pair of the Next%. I've only run one marathon pace session in them as a test 2 weeks ago and they were amazing. I would say they were springier than the Speed, but they didn't seem any smoother, especially not €100 smoother.
Not even sure I'd say the Next% were more comfortable. Maybe over marathon distance they will be, but the Speed feels a little more natural and I think I'll get more out of them in terms of the range of runs.

Swashbuckler

Got the new balance fuelcell rebel for a really good price. Haven't ran in them yet but super impressed on first fit.

ariana`

OH is out at work 4 days this week and new shoes have to arrive in the middle of lunch on the only day he's WFH

But on the positive, i got new shoes :pac:

Asics gel cumulus 21 (last year's model apparently has slightly better ankle support than this year's model). I'm hoping it's a good long run shoe, it's a while since i've worn Asics, last few long runs shoes have been Brooks (Ghost).

average_runner

Unthought Known wrote: »

First run (8 miles steady) in the Speed yesterday and they are every bit as good as the reviews say. Legs were tired from the previous days runs, but that speedroll made it feel effortless. Cushioning is also great, not too soft but you know it's there.
One thing that stuck me on the run was how quiet they were. Maybe it's the way they're shaped, but I couldn't hear my feet hit the ground. Just a really great, smooth run.

Did you ever try the vapor fly? If so how do they compare?

Unthought Known

4Ad wrote: »

Saucony Endorphin Speed 175 euro..
Do I really need them ?..No.
Do I really want them ?..Oh yeah !

First run (8 miles steady) in the Speed yesterday and they are every bit as good as the reviews say. Legs were tired from the previous days runs, but that speedroll made it feel effortless. Cushioning is also great, not too soft but you know it's there.
One thing that stuck me on the run was how quiet they were. Maybe it's the way they're shaped, but I couldn't hear my feet hit the ground. Just a really great, smooth run.

Ceepo

MY BAD wrote: »

I've a pair too. Nice shoe similar to the Zoom Fly. My only problem with them is that upper started to break down around the toes. I've never had a issue with holes in shoes at the toes before, probably the very light material on these. Only 200km on them when it started.

Oh no, don't like to hear that.

I probably don't do enough running for that to happen though

Slideways

average_runner wrote: »

Start fitness will

Thanks for this. I bought a pair from them, hopefully they don’t take too long to get down under

MY BAD

Ceepo wrote: »

I picked up a pair of Nike Zoom fly SP Fast last week from ebay, to replace a pair of Zoom fly flyknit. Very impressed i have to say, great cushion and responsive for faster runs, just a word of warning though, you would need to go up a half size. I have wore Nike for over 12 years always a UK 10, and while these aren't to tight they are a bit on the snug side

I've a pair too. Nice shoe similar to the Zoom Fly. My only problem with them is that upper started to break down around the toes. I've never had a issue with holes in shoes at the toes before, probably the very light material on these. Only 200km on them when it started.

Ceepo

MY BAD wrote: »

Thanks but no uk10 there. I'll probably wait out for Nikes new version of the Zoom fly or the Adidas adizero pro

I picked up a pair of Nike Zoom fly SP Fast last week from ebay, to replace a pair of Zoom fly flyknit. Very impressed i have to say, great cushion and responsive for faster runs, just a word of warning though, you would need to go up a half size. I have wore Nike for over 12 years always a UK 10, and while these aren't to tight they are a bit on the snug side

MY BAD

Thanks but no uk10 there. I'll probably wait out for Nikes new version of the Zoom fly or the Adidas adizero pro

average_runner

MY BAD wrote: »

I had them bought only to check my email saying they refunded me because they don't ship to Ireland. I would have used address pal if I knew that

Start fitness will

dna_leri

average_runner wrote: »

How do people find the Reebok floatride energy and floatride run fast?
I am not if I find them too spongy especially the floatride run fast which is their flat running shoe.

Tried the brooks hyperion(old) and asteria but not sure. What do people here prefer?

Got the Floatride Energy last year at good prices for easy/recovery days and have put over 800 kms on them. Showing signs of wear on the upper now. Heel-Toe drop a bit more than I like but still good for those days when I am back on my heels a bit.

Got the Floatride Run Fast 2 just this week and tried them out in a speed session Tuesday. Felt a bit ordinary at first but seemed to come into their own on the faster bits. Jury still out but at 65 euro, I won't send them back

TheBigGreen

healy1835 wrote: »

Picked up a pair of Zoom Streak 7's on the Nike site yesterday. First time I'd seen them for sale on the site. With the 30% off, they worked out at just over 60 quid. Won't get a better racing flat for that price. Not that too many people are wearing those sort of things anymore though...

Great shoe, have the Streak 6 with only 40 miles on them.

healy1835

Picked up a pair of Zoom Streak 7's on the Nike site yesterday. First time I'd seen them for sale on the site. With the 30% off, they worked out at just over 60 quid. Won't get a better racing flat for that price. Not that too many people are wearing those sort of things anymore though...

MY BAD

I had them bought only to check my email saying they refunded me because they don't ship to Ireland. I would have used address pal if I knew that

Slideways

I’ve been trying to buy a pair of the endorphin shift but nowhere I can find will ship to Aus.

4Ad

Saucony Endorphin Speed 175 euro..
Do I really need them ?..No.
Do I really want them ?..Oh yeah !

ariana`

average_runner wrote: »

How do people find the Reebok floatride energy and floatride run fast?
I am not if I find them too spongy especially the floatride run fast which is their flat running shoe.

Tried the brooks hyperion(old) and asteria but not sure. What do people here prefer?

I have the Floatride energy and find them to be a reliable daily trainer for easy, steady or long runs. A bit lighter than Brooks Ghost but not as light as Nike pegs.

boydkev

WayneEnterprise wrote: »

Picked these up in the 30% off sale - got them for €38 and find them great. Very like the peg turbo maybe not as light. Brilliant everyday run shoe for the price.

https://www.reebok.ie/forever-floatride-energy-2.0-shoes/EF6912.html

I just got a pair for €45 and looking forward to running in them as my Daily trainer.
I also have a pair of the Run Fast's and use them for races up to half marathon. I think they are a great shoe but i did have to change he insole (nike peg 35) as the one them came with were very thin and kept creasing and giving me a blister.

WayneEnterprise

average_runner wrote: »

How do people find the Reebok floatride energy and floatride run fast?
I am not if I find them too spongy especially the floatride run fast which is their flat running shoe.

Tried the brooks hyperion(old) and asteria but not sure. What do people here prefer?

Picked these up in the 30% off sale - got them for €38 and find them great. Very like the peg turbo maybe not as light. Brilliant everyday run shoe for the price.

https://www.reebok.ie/forever-floatride-energy-2.0-shoes/EF6912.html

average_runner

How do people find the Reebok floatride energy and floatride run fast?
I am not if I find them too spongy especially the floatride run fast which is their flat running shoe.

Tried the brooks hyperion(old) and asteria but not sure. What do people here prefer?

event

AuldManKing wrote: »

Just a general mileage shoe for me - a bit heavy compared to others, but at some of the paces I'm doing my easy runs at (8+) , they work for me.

No pop in them, if you want a shoe for easy miles that'll last for ever, then these are your man.

I was expecting epic layers of cushioning - but no - just a robust running shoe.

MIne are landing from Nike tomorrow, got them in the sale for €70

For speed workouts, I have the Saucony fastwich (SP), love them

Cartman78

Unthought Known wrote: »

It's been scientifically proven that you can never have too many pairs of everyday runners.

I approve of this message.

Unthought Known

AuldManKing wrote: »

Jaysus - I've too many pairs of 'everyday' runners.

It's been scientifically proven that you can never have too many pairs of everyday runners.

AuldManKing

AuldManKing wrote: »

I found the 2 much plusher on the heel - same feel on the run though.
Great shoe all the same - a real all rounder.

Actually scratch that - I'm getting mixed up with the Epic React Legend - which has the plusher heel.

My 2 other pairs are actually 2's

Jaysus - I've too many pairs of 'everyday' runners.

AuldManKing

Sweatlicker wrote: »

Did you find much of a difference between the 1 and 2?

I found the 2 much plusher on the heel - same feel on the run though.
Great shoe all the same - a real all rounder.

Swashbuckler

AuldManKing wrote:

Have 2 pairs already and just bought a pair last night for one of my girls.

Did you find much of a difference between the 1 and 2?

AuldManKing

Sweatlicker wrote: »

Zoomfly flyknit or adizero for me. Takumi sen were a nice surprise for faster stuff too.

As an aside, epic react flyknit 2 on Nike App for 74 quid with SUMMER30 code.

Cheers for that.

Have 2 pairs already and just bought a pair last night for one of my girls. :cool:

Swashbuckler

AuldManKing wrote:

Best shoes for speedwork?

Zoomfly flyknit or adizero for me. Takumi sen were a nice surprise for faster stuff too.

As an aside, epic react flyknit 2 on Nike App for 74 quid with SUMMER30 code.