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What shoes you wearing now and what next?

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    #3422
    Swashbuckler
    Registered Users Posts: 6,582 ✭✭✭Swashbuckler


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118100390#Comment_118100390

    Two years ago they'd have been my go to shoe for a lot of different types of runs. How times have changed. Lovely shoe .I'd probably lean towards using them for easy and long runs (my long run being 14 miles). I have shoes I'd prefer for threshold. But plenty of people would probably happily use them for faster stuff.



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    #3423
    FinnC
    Registered Users Posts: 581 ✭✭✭FinnC


    Bought a pair of Skechers Max Road 5 today. They’ve got great reviews. Will try them on a handy 20km tomorrow.



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    #3424
    MY BAD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭MY BAD


    My Fuelcell Rebel v2 arrived today from Lifestyle sports €90. I'll testbtjem out on tomorrow's recovery run. They feel good straight out of the box. I see Nikes Dragonflys are readily available now for anyone interested. The white colour wouldn't suit xc but swap the spikes with 7mm or longer and they could be used...



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    #3425
    degzs
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭degzs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118099562#Comment_118099562

    How much did you end up paying for them?



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    #3426
    MY BAD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭MY BAD


    90 euro from lifestyle sports



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    #3427
    degzs
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭degzs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118109149#Comment_118109149

    My bad just seen you had the price above

    Thanks



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    #3428
    racersedge
    Registered Users Posts: 537 ✭✭✭racersedge


    Picked up a pair of New Balance 1080 v10's on the cheap at the weekend during the Kildare Village Outlet sale. Was in need of a decent long run shoe as those in my rotation are near end of life. Figured it was worth a poke at that price and the colours weren't that bad to turn them into walking shoes if needed.

    Anyway, begun to break them in on Wednesday with a 10K. Felt a soreness on the outside of both my feed, from about a thumb's width down from my little toe down the size. Pain was bad for maybe a kilometer or so in before subsided (but I'd know it was still there). Reminded me a lot of when I last tried to the Pegasus's some time back. Anyway, this led me to this morning, I said I'd go with them on the long run and see. Put thicker socks on for a start and out I went. Same issues again and throughout the run - while the pain on the outer side of my foot ebbed, I knew it was there. But jaysus, when I stopped, it felt like the outside of my foot was put in a vice. I nearly felt like taking them off on the drive home. When I did get home, nearly felt I had to crawl up the stairs it was that bad when I put pressure on the outside of my foot.

    So yeah, I think these shoes are going for early retirement! Really dissappointing as this is supposed to their long-run well cushioned shoe. It should be comfortable - not a torture device! Although have to say I'm curious as to what is causing the pain (as I said, it's similar to an issue I've had before with the Pegasus's) Now have a judgement to make as I jumped on that deal for the NB Rebel's in Lifestyle. Granted, a different type of padding and the like in them, but they not exactly a colour that would match a pair of jeans either! So I might be just playing it safe and returning them than risking them giving similar issues!

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    #3429
    FinnC
    Registered Users Posts: 581 ✭✭✭FinnC


    I couldn’t get on with the NB 1080V10 at all and I love New Balance shoes.

    Havent had any issues with the Fuelcell foam though.



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    #3430
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users Posts: 7,811 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118127329#Comment_118127329

    Sounds like the shoes are too narrow for you. The Nikes are also a narrower shoe. You could try loosening all the laces up the toe area. A lot of new shoes have them tightened up.



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    #3431
    racersedge
    Registered Users Posts: 537 ✭✭✭racersedge


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118130664#Comment_118130664

    plan to get out tomorrow night and I’ll give it a go by loosening them up and see how it goes. Thought I was safe with the fit to be honest, as I had to go half a size up compared to usual (have been a solid 8.5/EU43 in the Saucony, Brooks and Reeboks that have been in the rotation as of late). Instantly knew trying these on I needed to go up a half a size, which at least left some room in the toes. Anyway, I’ll give them a poke with some loosened laces tomorrow and see if that makes a difference to them to see if they can be saved!



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    #3432
    MiketheMechanic
    Registered Users Posts: 897 ✭✭✭MiketheMechanic


    Hi all.

    Has anyone bought anything from https://www.sportsshoes.com/ recently?

    Do they ship from the UK? It's not clear from the website.

    I want to place an order, but don't want to get any nasty customs surprises.

    MtM



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    #3433
    Wottle
    Registered Users Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭Wottle


    Hi Guys

    I've got 800+ km out of my Hoka carbon X2, I'm already 180km into the second pair and I've a third pair for racing.

    Love the shoe and it's helped with both my plantar fascitis and Morton's Neuroma.

    As far as the carbon aspect of the shoe, I feel it's non existent.

    I've also noticed that once I get to 20k, I feel the ground more and feel my toes getting cramped, kind of loosing feeling.

    Just wondering if yous could recommend a marathon distance, carbon shoe with a wide toe box and a bit of cushioning?

    Thanks



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    #3434
    FinnC
    Registered Users Posts: 581 ✭✭✭FinnC


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118138127#Comment_118138127

    New Balance RC Elite V2



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    #3435
    Swashbuckler
    Registered Users Posts: 6,582 ✭✭✭Swashbuckler


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118138127#Comment_118138127

    The ones that spring to mind are NB Fuelcell RC Elite V1 or V2, Saucony Endorphin Pro, Adidas Adizero Adios Pro.

    I'm not sure id consider any of the above shoes particularly wide. Saucony Endorphin Pro is maybe the roomiest.

    I'm a huge fan of the Fuelcell cushioning. If it was me i'd probably go with the RC Elite for racing or the Fuelcell TC for training.

    I do own the Endorphin Pro and they are a lovely shoe - I just prefer the New Balance..

    None of the above have the same feel (for me) as the Next% though.....But the Next% isn't really what you're looking for as I wouldnt consider it mega cushioned..



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    #3436
    Wottle
    Registered Users Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭Wottle


    Thanks for the suggestion guys. Regarding the sizing of new balance, are they true to size. I'm an EU 42 in Hoka, so would it be the same in NB?

    Best deal to pick up the NB?

    Cheers



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    #3437
    Laineyfrecks
    Registered Users Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭Laineyfrecks


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118138127#Comment_118138127

    I wore the NB Fuelcell RC elite v2 for my half marathon in Antrim & full marathon in Manchester. I would highly recommend them. I do find the toe box in them to be a wider fit for me compared to the Endorphin Pro. I love the cushioning in these runners.



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    #3438
    FinnC
    Registered Users Posts: 581 ✭✭✭FinnC


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118140363#Comment_118140363

    When buying running shoes I always go by EU sizes as UK sizes are not consistent across brands.

    They are currently on sale on Alltricks for €195



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    #3439
    Swashbuckler
    Registered Users Posts: 6,582 ✭✭✭Swashbuckler


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118140363#Comment_118140363

    The NB fuelcell TC are true to European size for me . They're snug in my opinion. There's also a really good deal on alltricks for them at the moment. TC elite (which confuses me as I didn't realise there was a TC elite).

    If your plan is to invest in a training shoe I'll go with the TC as its cheaper.



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    #3440
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users Posts: 7,811 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118132466#Comment_118132466

    I think if you have gone up half a size already the shoe is probably too narrow for you. I don't think it is a good idea to go up half a size. The shoe either fits or doesn't.



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    #3441
    MiketheMechanic
    Registered Users Posts: 897 ✭✭✭MiketheMechanic


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118133613#Comment_118133613

    Anyone? Somebody must use sportsshoes.com?



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    #3442
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,080 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143829#Comment_118143829

    https://www.sportsshoes.com/support/delivery_and_returns/?returns



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    #3443
    6run28
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭6run28


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118133613#Comment_118133613

    I did a big order of runners & gear in June - no issues . Shipping was €3.96. No delays



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    #3444
    longrunn
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭longrunn


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143829#Comment_118143829

    Yeah, ordered from them recently and while delivery was slow and the tracking didn't update any time after the courier received the package, it did get delivered and without extra cost.



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    #3445
    Cartman78
    Registered Users Posts: 9,664 ✭✭✭Cartman78


    The Bargains thread seems to have disappeared (?) or else I can't find it on the new site layout.

    Anyway, there's a reasonably decent range of NB on SportsPursuit today...alas not 880's or 1080's for me but might be something there for someone



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    #3446
    Swashbuckler
    Registered Users Posts: 6,582 ✭✭✭Swashbuckler


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118147117#Comment_118147117

    I think I turned this thread into the Bargains thread....

    If its 1080 you're after Alltricks have the v11 reduced from e180 to e128.



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    #3447
    racersedge
    Registered Users Posts: 537 ✭✭✭racersedge


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142659#Comment_118142659

    Appreciate the advice on that one. Gave them another go for an easy 10K on Monday evening after loosing up the laces. While the vice-like pain went away, I did feel like on my outer right toes were going asleep on me (mind you, maybe it's a phantom pain because I swore I felt them on the following nights when I changed to both the Reeboks and then my 800+K Ghosts.. so I could be just feeling things). So yeah, I'm likely to just go back to what I know on this one. I'm chickening out of trying out the Rebel's and going to send them back. Whatever about chucking 60-euro at a pair of shoe, realising they don't work for me and making them a walking shoe - I'd rather not add a 90-euro pair of shoe in much brighter colours to that and think I've blown 150 on shoes that don't suit me! I'm one for three now when it comes to finding a comfort level with New Balance, so maybe I'm just a bit awkward!



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    #3448
    ReeReeG
    Registered Users Posts: 1,760 ✭✭✭ReeReeG


    Tried out the Adidas SL20s last night - good god the cramping in my feet, kinda like I had with the Nike Infinity React even though they are completely different shoes! Anyone else have these, do they need breaking in?? I reckon I'll just try return them



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    #3449
    Laineyfrecks
    Registered Users Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭Laineyfrecks


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118149853#Comment_118149853

    I have the SL20's & I love them. Not much cushioning like most of my other runners so i had to just get used to them but there was no breaking them in for me.



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    #3450
    FinnC
    Registered Users Posts: 581 ✭✭✭FinnC


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118149853#Comment_118149853

    Yeah I hated them also, only cost me €55 so wasn’t fussed that much about them not working for me.



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    #3451
    ReeReeG
    Registered Users Posts: 1,760 ✭✭✭ReeReeG


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118150057#Comment_118150057

    Interesting. I have other runners with not very much cushioning and no issues so I feel like this discomfort won't disappear! I really wanted to like them, they look great!

    Actually, did you size up? Adidas website said to go up a full size, so I did, and I wouldn't usually. Wonder would that make a difference?



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