What shoes you wearing now and what next?

Ceepo · 28-07-2020 2:14pm

rizzee wrote: »

I've two pairs on epic react flyknit v2s here. Find them V comfortable and light. Tried out some Zoom Fly 3s alongside these but ended up returning them, they were too narrow and the inside of my soles were protruding over which was annoying.

In saying that I'd love to try out 4%, Next%, etc. In the market for a racing shoes for October marathon so will be looking for advice here :-)

Last year I used Asics gt2000 7, which were fine don't get me wrong, but after discovering the Nikes, I've been enjoying more comfortable runs and don't think I could go back to them.

I also love the look of Brooks Hyperion Tempos.

Decisions decisions.

On the Nike Next% 4%, in the words of Stephen Scullion..
'If you don't wear them, don't expect to be competitive':

The problem not is trying to get a pair ;/

rizzee · 28-07-2020 3:53pm

Ceepo wrote: »

On the Nike Next% 4%, in the words of Stephen Scullion..
'If you don't wear them, don't expect to be competitive':

The problem not is trying to get a pair ;/

That's exactly it!! The 4% were down to 137 euro on nike app the other day... In a size 6!! Really have to be on the app daily to have any chance to get them

ImportMeHappy · 29-07-2020 12:56pm

4Ad wrote: »

I'm so jealous..i contacted Saucony online chat yesterday, the Speed wont be available until late September !!

Make sure to report back here !!

The UK site is showing some Speeds in stock at the moment..

https://www.saucony.com/UK/en_GB/men%27s-endorphin-speed/44573M.html?dwvar_44573M_color=S20597-10&icid=search_suggested_products

I had ordered from them a few weeks ago but then got an email the next day saying sorry they were not in stock but worth a try if they have your size.
After failing ordering directly I bought from Runnerswarehouse in the US and used AddressPal, took two weeks for delivery but zero duties!

As for the runners, absolutely class, coming from years of various Adios and Bostons it's a big change (felt fairly unstable at first given i've never had anything but low stack heights) but once you get dialed in they're great.

BKWDR · 29-07-2020 2:21pm

Only becuase i was in there the last day and nearly was tempted to pull the trigger...

Has anyone worn and any feedback on the Decathlon brand support or cushion runners? https://www.decathlon.ie/ie_en/run-support-men-s-running-shoes-white-en-s302475.html

Sub430 · 29-07-2020 2:42pm

ImportMeHappy wrote: »

I bought from Runnerswarehouse in the US and used AddressPal, took two weeks for delivery but zero duties!

Good to know...bought from the US last week, waiting for them to arrive. Fingers crossed on the zero duty!

Swashbuckler · 29-07-2020 3:02pm

MY BAD wrote:

It's up there with Zoom Fly as a solid training shoe for the roads.

Seems like too big an investment for something only as good as the zoomfly? Asking because I've been tempted myself.

MY BAD · 29-07-2020 3:53pm

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Swashbuckler wrote: »

Seems like too big an investment for something only as good as the zoomfly? Asking because I've been tempted myself.

I suppose it will take a few sessions before I could truly if its worth the price tag. I think the new version of the the Zoom Fly I think it will be called Tempo next % will cost roughly the same

fennor72 · 29-07-2020 6:42pm

Could I ask you, with addresspal you just pay an post 15 euros for a US address, get the runners shipped to the fake address and get free US shipping.
I was going to buy the endorphin pro but its additional 30 dollars for shipping and probably customs on top of that

Swashbuckler · 29-07-2020 8:38pm

MY BAD wrote:

I suppose it will take a few sessions before I could truly if its worth the price tag. I think the new version of the the Zoom Fly I think it will be called Tempo next % will cost roughly the same

Lucky for me I have a brand new pair of zoomfly sitting in the wardrobe that I got on offer last year!

fennor72 · 29-07-2020 10:24pm

ImportMeHappy wrote:

I had ordered from them a few weeks ago but then got an email the next day saying sorry they were not in stock but worth a try if they have your size. After failing ordering directly I bought from Runnerswarehouse in the US and used AddressPal, took two weeks for delivery but zero duties!

Could I ask you, with addresspal you just pay an post 15 euros for a US address, get the runners shipped to the fake address and get free US shipping.
I was going to buy the endorphin pro but its additional 30 dollars for shipping and probably customs on top of that

CBear1993 · 29-07-2020 10:25pm

Brooks best on the market. Got a pair of Ravennas half price down from €120 on sportshoesuk.com

ASICS don’t even come close, last much longer for running

4Ad · 30-07-2020 12:17am

ImportMeHappy wrote: »

The UK site is showing some Speeds in stock at the moment..

https://www.saucony.com/UK/en_GB/men%27s-endorphin-speed/44573M.html?dwvar_44573M_color=S20597-10&icid=search_suggested_products

I had ordered from them a few weeks ago but then got an email the next day saying sorry they were not in stock but worth a try if they have your size.
After failing ordering directly I bought from Runnerswarehouse in the US and used AddressPal, took two weeks for delivery but zero duties!

As for the runners, absolutely class, coming from years of various Adios and Bostons it's a big change (felt fairly unstable at first given i've never had anything but low stack heights) but once you get dialed in they're great.

Saucony uk is saying sold out for the Speeds.
Runningwarehouse USA says it will dispatch in October !!
I'll just hang on..
I managed a slow 26.2 miler last week in the Peg 35's...

4Ad · 30-07-2020 12:18am

CBear1993 wrote: »

Brooks best on the market. Got a pair of Ravennas half price down from €120 on sportshoesuk.com

ASICS don’t even come close, last much longer for running

I wore Ravenna 5 and 7's, they were lovely..Didn't like the 9's, used them as everyday shoes..all of them last for ages !
I have had 2 pairs of different Asics, didn't enjoy either..

igCorcaigh · 30-07-2020 12:20am

I ordered one of the Indestructible Shoes...

Pure chance from an online ad, but anyone have any luck with them?

igCorcaigh · 30-07-2020 12:22am

I really liked the Merrell shoes I got back in 2018, but they are breaking now after lots of wear.

Quality shoes though.

igCorcaigh · 30-07-2020 12:26am

I have my eye on a Saucony pair, but they're at £98 now, seeing if they come down in price.

It was a friend that recommended the brand to me recently.

Do you all find them good?

4Ad · 30-07-2020 1:36am

igCorcaigh wrote: »

I have my eye on a Saucony pair, but they're at £98 now, seeing if they come down in price.

It was a friend that recommended the brand to me recently.

Do you all find them good?

I have only had the Kinvara 11's..love them..I bought a second pair, hiding in a box..bought them off deporvillage...

average_runner · 30-07-2020 9:37am

Adidas Adizero pro available on startfitness.co.uk. Carbon plate in them

average_runner · 01-08-2020 3:38pm

Elverys has the hyperion tempos in stock for 150. Cheaper than some places online

ImportMeHappy · 03-08-2020 6:15pm

fennor72 wrote: »

Could I ask you, with addresspal you just pay an post 15 euros for a US address, get the runners shipped to the fake address and get free US shipping.
I was going to buy the endorphin pro but its additional 30 dollars for shipping and probably customs on top of that

Yup, I paid 155 dollars for the Endorphin Speeds, no delivery charge to the New Jersey AddressPal address and then 15 euros for AddressPal. I ordered on the 11th July and delivered on the 24th. Got lucky with no duty but even if I got charged duty would have worked out around the same total price all in.

freddie_ · 03-08-2020 7:20pm

The new range seems to be back on sale in the UK Saucony site.

Swashbuckler · 03-08-2020 8:02pm

freddie_ wrote:

The new range seems to be back on sale in the UK Saucony site.

Still not convinced they're worth the price.

4Ad · 03-08-2020 8:34pm

freddie_ wrote: »

The new range seems to be back on sale in the UK Saucony site.

I'm getting a message saying they will notify me when available (probably my size that's unavailable)

4Ad · 04-08-2020 7:12pm

4Ad wrote: »

I'm getting a message saying they will notify me when available (probably my size that's unavailable)

Ordered at last !!
Got them through forrunnersby runners.com.
Never heard of that company before, Northern Ireland address..

rizzee · 04-08-2020 7:24pm

4Ad wrote: »

Ordered at last !!
Got them through forrunnersby runners.com.
Never heard of that company before, Northern Ireland address..

2.3/5 stars from 63 reviews on Google...

4Ad · 04-08-2020 7:56pm

rizzee wrote: »

2.3/5 stars from 63 reviews on Google...

Yikes...fingers crossed...

freddie_ · 04-08-2020 11:03pm

4Ad wrote: »

I'm getting a message saying they will notify me when available (probably my size that's unavailable)

I just got an email from them saying back in stock but never actually checked what sizes they had.

event · 06-08-2020 2:49pm

event wrote: »

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

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

So have ran a bit in the Nike Milers and I now have an ingrown toenail. Not sure if these have caused it but only thing that has changed for me running wise. I thought the toe box seems a big tight on the top but not to either side. Heading to a podiatrist next week anyway, will see what they reckon for the toe

4Ad · 07-08-2020 12:26pm

4Ad wrote: »

Yikes...fingers crossed...

Arrived already !! The excitement !!

boydkev · 07-08-2020 12:55pm

4Ad wrote: »

Arrived already !! The excitement !!

Did you order your normal sizing, I am tempted to get these to replace my Hoka Carbon X. I usually take a size 8 (42.5) in Nike and 8.5 (42.66) in Hoka.

4Ad · 07-08-2020 3:32pm

boydkev wrote: »

Did you order your normal sizing, I am tempted to get these to replace my Hoka Carbon X. I usually take a size 8 (42.5) in Nike and 8.5 (42.66) in Hoka.

Yeah..to tell the truth I didn't even consider sizing..i always wear a 9 ( in Nikes also) but could possibly of got away with an 8.5..i haven't ran in these yet but feel roomy, which I like..seem to lock down ok also..

MY BAD · 07-08-2020 5:19pm

average_runner wrote: »

Adidas Adizero pro

I've them in navy, I was given them as a gift. I haven't worn them yet. Lots of mixed reviews on them. It will be interesting to see how they compared to Sacouny Endorphin Speed

rizzee · 08-08-2020 4:12am

What's the best top range fast marathon shoe at the moment?

Vapourfly next % and flyknit 4% are like gold dust, same with Adios pros.

Then there are the Adizero Pros and Hyperion Tempos too, I haven't kept up with Asics /Saucony / NB so don't have a clue.

Switching between 2 pairs of Epic React 2s at the moment for training but I'd really like a race day shoe if anyone has any recommendations to try out. I like the look of the Adizero and decent reviews, I'd prefer to stick with the Nikes above but can't get any of the above in my size (uk11) (I also love their return policy if sizing is wrong). Any other recommendations?

freddie_ · 08-08-2020 7:00am

rizzee wrote: »

What's the best top range fast marathon shoe at the moment?

Vapourfly next % and flyknit 4% are like gold dust, same with Adios pros.

Then there are the Adizero Pros and Hyperion Tempos too, I haven't kept up with Asics /Saucony / NB so don't have a clue.

Switching between 2 pairs of Epic React 2s at the moment for training but I'd really like a race day shoe if anyone has any recommendations to try out. I like the look of the Adizero and decent reviews, I'd prefer to stick with the Nikes above but can't get any of the above in my size (uk11) (I also love their return policy if sizing is wrong). Any other recommendations?

I have both the next% and Saucony Pro and I much prefer the saucony to run in. All reviews when comparing the two place them as very little between them.
I found the next% fast but not near as comfortable to run in, they don’t feel as stable and I found over a marathon they are a lot harder on your calf muscles, haven’t ran a marathon in the saucony pro yet but over a half distance I love them.
The adizero are not a direct like for like against the next% or Pro, that’s the Adios Pro which isn’t out yet.
If you go on YouTube you get reviews comparing all the brands together and all seem to put the next and Saucony very close together but way ahead of the rest.

rizzee · 08-08-2020 1:25pm

freddie_ wrote: »

I have both the next% and Saucony Pro and I much prefer the saucony to run in. All reviews when comparing the two place them as very little between them.
I found the next% fast but not near as comfortable to run in, they don’t feel as stable and I found over a marathon they are a lot harder on your calf muscles, haven’t ran a marathon in the saucony pro yet but over a half distance I love them.
The adizero are not a direct like for like against the next% or Pro, that’s the Adios Pro which isn’t out yet.
If you go on YouTube you get reviews comparing all the brands together and all seem to put the next and Saucony very close together but way ahead of the rest.

Thanks Freddie. I'll check them out!

Down South · 09-08-2020 9:29pm

Picked up a pair of Saucony Endorphin Shift from UK and wore them for the first time today. Really comfortable but also responsive. Tired legs today but comfortable from the getgo

rizzee · 14-08-2020 5:21am

Ended up grabbing a pair of Nike Zoom Fly Flyknits from the Edge Sport Shop, Cork. Waiting on delivery

Whereisgalway · 14-08-2020 11:39am

Best runners for stability? Want a change form kayano

Slideways · 14-08-2020 1:48pm

Mizuno Waveriders. They’re pretty stiff and should keep your foot stable

event · 14-08-2020 2:46pm

I am looking to sell my Nike Miler react, Size 9. Only ran 14 miles in them, just not for me

If anyone was looking for a pair

Ceepo · 14-08-2020 2:47pm

Whereisgalway wrote: »

Best runners for stability? Want a change form kayano

https://www.facebook.com/1912338492174938/posts/4182333378508760/

Fenster · 18-08-2020 9:33pm

I picked up a pair of Merrell Vapor Glove 4 on a whim, which I have absolutely come to adore. They've edged out my Cloudflyers for short/middle distance street running, and are just plain comfortable as a shoe to wear out walking, or around the house.

Swiper the fox · 19-08-2020 5:26pm

Whereisgalway wrote: »

Best runners for stability? Want a change form kayano

I highly recommend Saucony Guide 13, i used to wear Kayano for long runs as well and view these as a huge upgrade. The previous version (iso guide 2) is just as good. I had three pairs on rotation last year for marathon training, strongly considered wearing non matchers on the day but decided against it last minute.

Ceepo · 19-08-2020 5:45pm

Fenster wrote: »

I picked up a pair of Merrell Vapor Glove 4 on a whim, which I have absolutely come to adore. They've edged out my Cloudflyers for short/middle distance street running, and are just plain comfortable as a shoe to wear out walking, or around the house.

How do you find the sizing with these.?

rovers_runner · 19-08-2020 11:10pm

Whereisgalway wrote: »

Best runners for stability? Want a change form kayano

New Kayano is excellent.

Fenster · 20-08-2020 11:21am

Ceepo wrote: »

How do you find the sizing with these.?

Tighter is better. A larger size will slide around. I bought my exact shoe size and find they fit great.

Slideways · 20-08-2020 2:03pm

My Endorphin Shift finally turned up 5 weeks after ordering!

Did a short run in them, feel pretty soft and bouncy and a nice roll off the front

23-08-2020 8:52pm

I'm new to running, running about 8 weeks and just got my first sub 30 min 5k today :-)

I have been wearing asics gt-2000 7s as I overpronate a bit, judging by the wear patterns on the soles older runners.

Thing is, for today's record breaking (!) run, I just wore an old pair of cheap nike foam soled runners that I had for tipping around the house. They made the run feel really comfortable, especially on the soles of my feet, not that the asics are particularly uncomfortable.

Now I need to decide whether to go with foam soles going forward, which generally isn't advised for over pronation, or stick with the support shoes, or maybe just use the foams for longer runs.

I also have a mind to just ignore pronation and go with what's comfortable, I'm not a professional runner or anything like it.

23-08-2020 8:52pm

I'm new to running, running about 8 weeks and just got my first sub 30 min 5k today :-)

I have been wearing asics gt-2000 7s as I overpronate a bit, judging by the wear patterns on the soles older runners.

Thing is, for today's record breaking (!) run, I just wore an old pair of cheap nike foam soled runners that I had for tipping around the house. They made the run feel really comfortable, especially on the soles of my feet, not that the asics are particularly uncomfortable.

Now I need to decide whether to go with foam soles going forward, which generally isn't advised for over pronation, or stick with the support shoes, or maybe just use the foams for longer runs.

I also have a mind to just ignore pronation and go with what's comfortable, I'm not a professional runner or anything like it.

Cona · 23-08-2020 10:59pm

Just go with whatever feels most comfortable...There’s far too much rubbish spun out about under/over pronation. Neutral cushioned are as good as anything imo

What shoes you wearing now and what next?

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