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What shoes you wearing now and what next?

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    #152
    kit3
    Registered Users Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭kit3


    Have always run in Asics Kayano. Have no problems with them so not going to change. Just picked up a pair of 16's (not fussy about getting latest model) on ebay from Texas last Thursday - worked out at 68 Euro incl postage. They arrived in the door this morning - happy days ! Roll on DCM training now !


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    #153
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    glasso wrote: »
    did a few k in the new balance mr00 - bit of cushion in them but still feel the surface in them. pretty small to size but that may be 'cos they are designed to have the option of going sockless. like them but will up the distance only gradually.

    did 7k in these yesterday evening on tarmac + concrete - no problems with legs today. I think that if you've been running in lower drop shoes for a while already the transition is quicker. although won't be doing big weekly distances - occasional shoe for now. Does seem to help improve the form.


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    #154
    PaulieC
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    had my first run in the MR00s last night. I must check the size again, but I thought they ran a bit big. Went sockless and did 5 miles. There was no problem with cushioning, as I have been using lower shoes for quite a while, but I did end up with 2 blisters. On one foot, this was caused by a bit of grit rubbing against my foot, but on the other foot, the tongue of the shoe was rubbing on the top of my foot and caused a nice juicy one. No problems apart from that, which should be sorted by wearing in a bit and/or wearing socks


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    #155
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    cambo_gueno wrote: »
    had my first run in the MR00s last night. I must check the size again, but I thought they ran a bit big. Went sockless and did 5 miles. There was no problem with cushioning, as I have been using lower shoes for quite a while, but I did end up with 2 blisters. On one foot, this was caused by a bit of grit rubbing against my foot, but on the other foot, the tongue of the shoe was rubbing on the top of my foot and caused a nice juicy one. No problems apart from that, which should be sorted by wearing in a bit and/or wearing socks

    the size is ok for me but I have wideish feet. the toebox is deliberately big on 0-drop / barefoot shoes to allow your foot to "splay" out like it would if you ran barefoot. will stick with socks myself for a while. I'd say sockless might reduce the life of the shoe due to sweat damaging / degrading the upper?


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    #156
    BobMac104
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    Ah a few fellow mr00 users. Have them a month or so and like em. Have switched to them full time since the cork marathon. Longest I've done in them has been a ten mile with no issues. Hope to do Dublin in them but we'll see how it goes. I wear socks with them purely for smell prevention. The toe box is large which gives them a slight clown shoe feel for the first few runs but I've gotten used to them now and fine them very comfortable.


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    #157
    Woddle
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    I never thought I'd find a replacement shoe for my lunar glides 2 but thank you thirstyworker for sorting me out. Loving my adidas tempo :D


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    #158
    PaulieC
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    BobMac104 wrote: »
    Ah a few fellow mr00 users. Have them a month or so and like em. Have switched to them full time since the cork marathon. Longest I've done in them has been a ten mile with no issues. Hope to do Dublin in them but we'll see how it goes. I wear socks with them purely for smell prevention. The toe box is large which gives them a slight clown shoe feel for the first few runs but I've gotten used to them now and fine them very comfortable.

    yes, they were a bit clown shoeish, but only in the toe box department. Better than the Lunarglide 3 though, they were huge all ways around


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    #159
    BobMac104
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    You can get the MR00 for £40 on amazon at the moment in a horrible green colour. still this is a great price for anyone looking to give them a go.


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    BobMac104 wrote: »
    You can get the MR00 for £40 on amazon at the moment in a horrible green colour. still this is a great price for anyone looking to give them a go.

    only in size 11 at that price in green!
    the white one is the cheapest for most sizes at £51

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Balance-MR00SB-Orange-Trainer/dp/B005BW4NHI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1339582667&sr=8-2

    if you get the 20% off using the clothing link discount (not sure if still available) then it's about £42 - try info from the link that I posted here.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=78842298


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    #161
    BobMac104
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    ah yes you're right sorry. yes i got the code i have been waiting to decide on what to get I was thinking about trying out the Merrell road glove also.


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    #162
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    BobMac104 wrote: »
    ah yes you're right sorry. yes i got the code i have been waiting to decide on what to get I was thinking about trying out the Merrell road glove also.

    comment on the 2 here.

    http://www.runningandrambling.com/2012/03/new-balance-minimus-zero-road-review.html

    seems like NB better for road use. road glove better for road/ trail combo.


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    #163
    PaulieC
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    BobMac104 wrote: »
    ah yes you're right sorry. yes i got the code i have been waiting to decide on what to get I was thinking about trying out the Merrell road glove also.

    Don't wait too long - that code only lasts for 1 month...


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    #164
    ahnowbrowncow
    Registered Users Posts: 2,565 ✭✭✭ahnowbrowncow


    What's a good lightweightish running shoe for a slight under pronator? I'm looking at the adizero hagio, Mizuno Wave Ronin 4 or Saucony Kinvara 2. They're a bit on the expensive side and I'm not sure if I should get one of them in case there are better alternatives


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    #165
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    ahnowbrowncow wrote: »
    What's a good lightweightish running shoe for a slight under pronator? I'm looking at the adizero hagio, Mizuno Wave Ronin 4 or Saucony Kinvara 2. They're a bit on the expensive side and I'm not sure if I should get one of them in case there are better alternatives

    kinvara is a great shoe from personal experience. works all the way from race shoe to daily trainer. cheap in US on amazon if are going there.


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    #166
    copacetic
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    ahnowbrowncow wrote: »
    What's a good lightweightish running shoe for a slight under pronator? I'm looking at the adizero hagio, Mizuno Wave Ronin 4 or Saucony Kinvara 2. They're a bit on the expensive side and I'm not sure if I should get one of them in case there are better alternatives

    I just ordered a pair of mizunos from this guy on eBay, prices seem too good to be true but excellent feedback. Has the latest ronins for 64 sterling delivered.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mizuno-Racing-Wave-Ronin-4-Unisex-8KS26099-BNIB-/261044034322?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item3cc76fdb12#ht_500wt_689


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    #167
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    copacetic wrote: »
    I just ordered a pair of mizunos from this guy on eBay, prices seem too good to be true but excellent feedback. Has the latest ronins for 64 sterling delivered.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mizuno-Racing-Wave-Ronin-4-Unisex-8KS26099-BNIB-/261044034322?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item3cc76fdb12#ht_500wt_689

    only bad point above wave ronin is that the heel-to-toe-drop is 10mm, which means that running on your midfoot or forefoot is not as easy as something like the kinvara, where it's 4mm.


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    #168
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    women's kinvara here and in large sizes for cheap on amazon.co.uk - no different akaik from men's as they sell a unisex model

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Saucony-ProGrid-Kinvara-Running-Shoes/dp/B003R0M3FK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1339611682&sr=8-3


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    #169
    thirstywork2
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    As far as im aware there is no unisex model.I know a descent(Irish) shop that has the with 40% off and you won't have to wear a ladies pair :)


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    #170
    BobMac104
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    glasso wrote: »
    comment on the 2 here.

    http://www.runningandrambling.com/2012/03/new-balance-minimus-zero-road-review.html

    seems like NB better for road use. road glove better for road/ trail combo.


    thanks for that, plus thats a great site for reviews.


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    #171
    antomagoo
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    Just got the Kinvara 2 recently, have been wearing Brooks Glycerine for last year and a half.
    Really like the Kinvara, only using then on short runs at the moment but the transition has been pretty smooth so far. Soles of the feet were a little sore on the first few runs probably due to them having less cushioning than the glycerine's.


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    #172
    JohnnyCrash
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    Just took delivery of a pair of Lunarglide 3's from Wiggle this morning. €78 delivered to the door.Happy days:D


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    thirstywork2 wrote: »
    As far as im aware there is no unisex model.I know a descent(Irish) shop that has the with 40% off and you won't have to wear a ladies pair :)

    quote the price then and where!
    I doubt that there is much difference in the saucony.
    I saw someone selling them as unisex before.
    The ladies colour that I linked is fine for a guy!


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    #174
    sconhome
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    glasso wrote: »
    I doubt that there is much difference in the saucony.
    I saw someone selling them as unisex before.
    The ladies colour that I linked is fine for a guy!

    Just be careful of the width differences between ladies and mens shoes. Also consider that size conversion is slightly different too. A 42.5 is a Men's 8 or women's 8.5.

    There is a gender difference in shoes.


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    #175
    sconhome
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    glasso wrote: »
    quote the price then and where!

    The original Kinvara is €66 in here. You'd need to call to check sizes in stock.


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    #176
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    amphkingwest wrote: »
    The original Kinvara is €66 in here. You'd need to call to check sizes in stock.

    that's a good deal for a good shoe! no difference between Kinvara 1 & 2, 3 has some extra rubber on the sole for durability.


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    #177
    miller82
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    amphkingwest wrote: »
    The original Kinvara is €66 in here. You'd need to call to check sizes in stock.

    you dont have any of the orange one's still in stock do you ?


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    #178
    rainbow kirby
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    All my old pairs of Kayano 17s are absolutely smashed, my last new pair is a dud, and can't wear the 18 because the sizing is out and I'm between a 7 and a 7.5. Thinking either Brooks Adrenaline, Asics 3030 (which was another one recommended to me in a previous version in Base2Race just over a year ago) or possibly the 2170... thoughts?


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    #179
    thirstywork2
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    miller82 wrote: »
    you dont have any of the orange one's still in stock do you ?


    blue/white and black/lime green sole and couple of red and yellow colours left.

    Also the Kinvara 3 has a few more changes than the 1 & 2 which wasjust a slight change on the upper.

    The fit is slightly wider and the heel is beveled for people who do heel strike.More durable outsole as you said Glasso.


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    #180
    theboyblunder
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    thirstywork2 wrote: »
    blue/white and black/lime green sole and couple of red and yellow colours left.

    Also the Kinvara 3 has a few more changes than the 1 & 2 which wasjust a slight change on the upper.

    The fit is slightly wider and the heel is beveled for people who do heel strike.More durable outsole as you said Glasso.

    I am having a ball in the kinvara 3. Got two pairs and am headiung for 100 miles in each. They look awful but who cares - light but supportive.


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    #181
    BeepBeep67
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    Looking forward to taking these for a trot - Inov-8 X-233 road.
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