What shoes you wearing now and what next?

sk8board · 08-04-2021 5:00pm

skyblue46 wrote: »

Either no stock, payment issue or system issue. I ordered 40 seconds after they went live and paid so I'll assume a system issue....shorthand for a fook up at their end.

Same thing happened with my Endorphin Speed from Deporvillage last month. After not shipping for 2 weeks, they were cancelled and refunded and marked out of stock again.

Treviso · 08-04-2021 7:07pm

skyblue46 wrote: »

Asics just cancelled and refunded my Metaspeed Sky order....****

Oh $hite, guess my refund is on the way so. Did they email you to confirm that?

I know Nike are the devil company, but at least they spend all the money they save on child labour on a decent level of stock and Customer support

Swashbuckler · 08-04-2021 8:38pm

Omega28 wrote: »

What's the story with the fitting on the Adidas trainers? Very tight fitting

Always size up with Adidas or go by EU size not UK.

Swashbuckler · 08-04-2021 8:39pm

skyblue46 wrote: »

Asics just cancelled and refunded my Metaspeed Sky order....****

It's a sign..... Go get the Next%

All joking aside that's a balls.

FinnC · 08-04-2021 8:47pm

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Always size up with Adidas or go by EU size not UK.

I go by EU size for all runners it’s the only way to go IMO. The difference in UK sizes between brands can be huge.

skyblue46 · 08-04-2021 8:50pm

Swashbuckler wrote: »

It's a sign..... Go get the Next%

All joking aside that's a balls.

The annoying part is that I queried the delay a few days ago and was given a profuse apology and an assurance that they were in the warehouse and would be shipped within days. Todays generic order cancellation was salt in the wound.

As for 'those shoes...no. Maybe the 361 Flame will be worth a stab...

healy1835 · 08-04-2021 8:52pm

skyblue46 wrote: »

The annoying part is that I queried the delay a few days ago and was given a profuse apology and an assurance that they were in the warehouse and would be shipped within days. Todays generic order cancellation was salt in the wound.

As for 'those shoes...no. Maybe the 361 Flame will be worth a stab...

Skyblue, for one, welcomes our new Chinese overlords.

skyblue46 · 08-04-2021 8:57pm

Treviso wrote: »

Oh $hite, guess my refund is on the way so. Did they email you to confirm that?

I know Nike are the devil company, but at least they spend all the money they save on child labour on a decent level of stock and Customer support

You might have got lucky if you haven't got an email yet...

Its the customer support that bothers me...After the way Nike sell out on day 1 I expected the same to be honest. This is why I was online and ordered within seconds of them going live. :mad:

I think the savings on child labour are actually diverted to paying for rules to be written for them, looking after Ambassadors in high places, greasing palms and brushing failed tests under tables.;)

skyblue46 · 08-04-2021 9:03pm

healy1835 wrote: »

Skyblue, for one, welcomes our new Chinese overlords.

With open arms

Double C · 09-04-2021 11:00am

Hi. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with returns to Alltricks? I got a pair of Gel Nimbus from them but they are probably half a size too small. I've gone through the return process on the website but haven't received a reply from them or any instruction, return address etc. Any help would be appreciated!

Treviso · 09-04-2021 12:16pm

Treviso wrote: »

Oh $hite, guess my refund is on the way so. Did they email you to confirm that?

I will withdraw my previous comments on Asics, as I received a shipping email from them this morning to say the MetaSpeeds are on their way. I won't be at ease though until they are actually here

skyblue46 · 09-04-2021 12:35pm

Treviso wrote: »

I will withdraw my previous comments on Asics, as I received a shipping email from them this morning to say the MetaSpeeds are on their way. I won't be at ease though until they are actually here

There is no God....

Swashbuckler · 09-04-2021 12:43pm

skyblue46 wrote: »

There is no God....

There is......and he wears Next%

skyblue46 · 09-04-2021 1:18pm

Swashbuckler wrote: »

There is......and he wears Next%

And he sends Asics to the spawn of Nike...that just cuts through me like a dagger!

Treviso · 09-04-2021 1:20pm

skyblue46 wrote: »

And he sends Asics to the spawn of Nike...that just cuts through me like a dagger!

I might just wear them around the house, or they could be my gardening shoes

:D

MrMacPhisto · 09-04-2021 9:21pm

skyblue46 wrote: »

Asics just cancelled and refunded my Metaspeed Sky order....****

The Run Hub seem to have em if you happen to be a uk 7,7.5 or 9

skyblue46 · 10-04-2021 8:41am

MrMacPhisto wrote: »

The Run Hub seem to have em if you happen to be a uk 7,7.5 or 9

Thanks, I saw that but not my size.

To be honest I am over it now. They were being bought to go into storage until fitness improves anyway.

It was the terrible/non existent customer service and the fact that Treviso got a pair that left me with a taste of sick in my mouth :pac::pac:

Darkglasses · 11-04-2021 11:47pm

I'm 75km into a pair of Asics Novablasts, and I absolutely recommend them. I took a bit of a gamble buying a new pair online, but I was totally sick of my previous Gel Nimbus which were just half a size too big and getting stretched. Found a nicer colourway on the Asics website, quite tempted to buy them as a backup for when they eventually wear out.

BeepBeep67 · 13-04-2021 9:24am

skyblue46 wrote: »

Thanks, I saw that but not my size.

To be honest I am over it now. They were being bought to go into storage until fitness improves anyway.

It was the terrible/non existent customer service and the fact that Treviso got a pair that left me with a taste of sick in my mouth :pac::pac:

At least you're not alone: https://twitter.com/ASICSUK/with_replies

Bluesquare · 13-04-2021 9:44am

For anybody wearing endorphin speed and has used them for a TT - was there a notable improvement that you think was from the shoes not fitness . ?

MrMacPhisto · 13-04-2021 11:07am

Bluesquare wrote: »

For anybody wearing endorphin speed and has used them for a TT - was there a notable improvement that you think was from the shoes not fitness . ?

They are a nice comfortable shoe for fast running. Whether they offer a notable improvement over a distance such as 5k TT is debatable. Whenever I have worn them for speed sessions or a hard 5k effort they have felt good.

In my opinon, the "best in class" fast shoe might give ya 8-15 second improvement over a 5k TT distance ( I have zero evidence).

Ultimately it's your legs and aerobic system that'll do 99.9 % of the work so concentrate on that, or get some EPO

Maybe take them for a speed session based off your planned TT pace and see how they feel?

Bluesquare · 13-04-2021 11:43am

MrMacPhisto wrote: »

They are a nice comfortable shoe for fast running. Whether they offer a notable improvement over a distance such as 5k TT is debatable. Whenever I have worn them for speed sessions or a hard 5k effort they have felt good.

In my opinon, the "best in class" fast shoe might give ya 8-15 second improvement over a 5k TT distance ( I have zero evidence).

Ultimately it's your legs and aerobic system that'll do 99.9 % of the work so concentrate on that, or get some EPO

Maybe take them for a speed session based off your planned TT pace and see how they feel?

Thanks . I’m not a fast runner by any stretch but I do like these shoes .I’ve been wearing them for intervals and LT tempos for about six weeks - and feel they have definitely given me a boost . I’m out running my training buddy who would normally gain fitness quicker so my guess was that it is the runners . My LT pace seems easier than it should but not consistently . I’m doing a TT at the weekend so I’ll have to wait and see what’s in store !

MrMacPhisto · 13-04-2021 11:51am

Bluesquare wrote: »

Thanks . I’m not a fast runner by any stretch but I do like these shoes .I’ve been wearing them for intervals and LT tempos for about six weeks - and feel they have definitely given me a boost . I’m out running my training buddy who would normally gain fitness quicker so my guess was that it is the runners . My LT pace seems easier than it should but not consistently . I’m doing a TT at the weekend so I’ll have to wait and see what’s in store !

Good luck with the TT at the weekend.

I'd say consistent training is giving you the edge, don't underestimate your training

The shoes are giving you a boost, and even if that's just a placebo effect or a mental boost on top of 1 or 2 secs per km, then that's great.

Happy "racing"

13-04-2021 6:29pm

My pair of Asics Gel Zone 7s arrived this morning!

Unfortunately, nursing a tender achilles for the next couple or days minimum ðŸ˜

Just my luck, I'm sure they'll be worth the wait

ariana` · 14-04-2021 12:28pm

Has anyone ever ordered from runnerinn.com and how has the service been?

sibeen99 · 14-04-2021 12:58pm

ariana` wrote: »

Has anyone ever ordered from runnerinn.com and how has the service been?

I’ve ordered a few bits from them with no issues.

Ceepo · 14-04-2021 1:00pm

ariana` wrote: »

Has anyone ever ordered from runnerinn.com and how has the service been?

I've ordered from them and there sister site Bikeinn and had no issue's.

I didn't have to return anything, so I don't know about there returns policy

skyblue46 · 14-04-2021 1:09pm

ariana` wrote: »

Has anyone ever ordered from runnerinn.com and how has the service been?

Yeah, got a few things without problems.

shotgunmcos · 14-04-2021 1:22pm

ariana` wrote: »

Has anyone ever ordered from runnerinn.com and how has the service been?

I ordered once. Returned. Box squashed. Runners dirty (clearly 2nd hand).

Won't use them again.

Kander · 14-04-2021 3:41pm

ariana` wrote: »

Has anyone ever ordered from runnerinn.com and how has the service been?

Probably 4-5 orders total of runners or cycling stuff. No problems with the items but the delivery time is pretty long. I think the main warehouses are in Spain and it took 3 weeks on average to get to me in Dublin.

skyblue46 · 14-04-2021 3:57pm

Swashbuckler wrote: »

The MagicSpeed look interesting ;);)

This may have happened!

Treviso · 14-04-2021 4:36pm

skyblue46 wrote: »

This may have happened!

Speaking of which, they arrived this morning but too late for me to wear on my session. Will test them out on Sunday. Tried them on and they feel a lot firmer than the Alphas and Next%, which I did read from the reviews. Will see how they are at a decent pace

skyblue46 · 14-04-2021 4:49pm

Treviso wrote: »

Speaking of which, they arrived this morning but too late for me to wear on my session. Will test them out on Sunday. Tried them on and they feel a lot firmer than the Alphas and Next%, which I did read from the reviews. Will see how they are at a decent pace

Looking forward to hearing your opinions....different to the Nikes is a good thing :pac::pac:

Luke774 · 15-04-2021 11:21pm

What trainers would you recommend for a beginner runner? not long distance more sprints and light jogging
Under €100

Also Best place to buy running jacket/ shorts ?

cblanc · 16-04-2021 8:19am

Luke774 wrote: »

What trainers would you recommend for a beginner runner? not long distance more sprints and light jogging
Under €100

Also Best place to buy running jacket/ shorts ?

There is Nike Pegasus under €100 with their discount code : https://www.alltricks.com/C-1027889-nike-pegasus

You'll also find running jacket/shorts

Slideways · 16-04-2021 8:23am

My volume trainers were pretty much cactus but had served me well. Bought another pair of New Balance 1080, these are the v11 and the old pair were a v10 but I can’t really see much of a difference tbh.

Bluesquare · 16-04-2021 12:15pm

cblanc wrote: »

There is Nike Pegasus under €100 with their discount code : https://www.alltricks.com/C-1027889-nike-pegasus

You'll also find running jacket/shorts

Nike also had a discount code ending today - they did have pegs last week

FinnC · 16-04-2021 12:52pm

The current Pegasus is an awful running shoe IMO.

ariana` · 16-04-2021 1:19pm

FinnC wrote: »

The current Pegasus is an awful running shoe IMO.

The 38 launches in Europe at the end of the month and reviews sound promising, they seem to have corrected the issues with the upper of the 37. I liked the 35 but didn't like 36 and didn't bother with 37 as a result.

Kander · 16-04-2021 2:29pm

ariana` wrote: »

The 38 launches in Europe at the end of the month and reviews sound promising, they seem to have corrected the issues with the upper of the 37. I liked the 35 but didn't like 36 and didn't bother with 37 as a result.

The first Pegasus version I picked up was the the 36 and I was very underwhelmed. I still cant find a good place for them in my outside rotation but they seem well suited to the treadmill.

Cartman78 · 16-04-2021 2:37pm

Have yet to read a single positive review of the Pegasus 37....I have a couple of box fresh pairs at the moment that I wear socially (ie. going to Dunnes) and can confirm that they look well with skinny jeans or Asics leggings :cool:

I'll run in them at some point but expectations are low. Fwiw, I liked the 36 a lot and found the 34 and 35 ok as well

dave_o_brien · 16-04-2021 5:39pm

Cartman78 wrote: »

Have yet to read a single positive review of the Pegasus 37....I have a couple of box fresh pairs at the moment that I wear socially (ie. going to Dunnes) and can confirm that they look well with skinny jeans or Asics leggings :cool:

I'll run in them at some point but expectations are low. Fwiw, I liked the 36 a lot and found the 34 and 35 ok as well

I loved the 36's. The only complaint I had was that I wished for a little more protection for longer runs (I'm 90kg, so this should be kept in mind). I'd love to try the 37's with the react foam, they sound great. I love my Milers & Epic's but neither of them are as snappy as the Pegs for an everyday trainer.

Jim Gazebo · 16-04-2021 5:54pm

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 for the past year. Find them a bit heavy but comfortable enough. Do get blisters on inside of arch after about 20km of running.

Looking to change to something a small bit lighter and versatile for short and long running, any recommendations?

On another hand, went into a local sports store to browse and buy a new pair today, stunned to learn the current restrictions mean they can't sell them. Madness. Selling everything else under the sun.

glic83 · 17-04-2021 11:28am

dave_o_brien wrote: »

I loved the 36's. The only complaint I had was that I wished for a little more protection for longer runs (I'm 90kg, so this should be kept in mind). I'd love to try the 37's with the react foam, they sound great. I love my Milers & Epic's but neither of them are as snappy as the Pegs for an everyday trainer.

Got a pair of 37's yesterday , present from my wife, I'm about 76/77 my , I found them good but probably for shorter distance, wouldn't run much longer than 10km a run these days and they would be fine for that type of distance and up to 15/16 km imo.

Captain Red Beard · 17-04-2021 1:27pm

I have the Pegasus 37, I find them like running with blocks on my feet. I went to them from epic reacts which I really liked. Also, I'm the most amateur of amateur runners, only been at it on and off for a couple of years so I'm not the most knowledgeable. Would like something similar to the epic reacts, or the equivalent in other brands, if anyone would like to throw up some suggestions.

MiketheMechanic · 17-04-2021 6:30pm

Jim Gazebo wrote: »

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 for the past year. Find them a bit heavy but comfortable enough. Do get blisters on inside of arch after about 20km of running.

Looking to change to something a small bit lighter and versatile for short and long running, any recommendations?

On another hand, went into a local sports store to browse and buy a new pair today, stunned to learn the current restrictions mean they can't sell them. Madness. Selling everything else under the sun.

If you get on with Brooks, try the Ravenna. It's a lighter version of the Adrenaline GTS, but still has good support and cushioning. 20km + runs should be no bother in them.
The latest version is 11 I think.

MtM

ariana` · 17-04-2021 8:14pm

MiketheMechanic wrote: »

If you get on with Brooks, try the Ravenna. It's a lighter version of the Adrenaline GTS, but still has good support and cushioning. 20km + runs should be no bother in them.
The latest version is 11 I think.

MtM

I think the Ravenna has been replaced by the Launch GTS.

Jim Gazebo · 17-04-2021 8:26pm

MiketheMechanic wrote: »

If you get on with Brooks, try the Ravenna. It's a lighter version of the Adrenaline GTS, but still has good support and cushioning. 20km + runs should be no bother in them.
The latest version is 11 I think.

MtM

Cheers! I will take a look!!

Jim Gazebo · 17-04-2021 8:26pm

ariana` wrote: »

I think the Ravenna has been replaced by the Launch GTS.

I'll take a look at this also! Thanks

bullethead · 17-04-2021 9:42pm

Captain Red Beard wrote: »

I have the Pegasus 37, I find them like running with blocks on my feet. I went to them from epic reacts which I really liked. Also, I'm the most amateur of amateur runners, only been at it on and off for a couple of years so I'm not the most knowledgeable. Would like something similar to the epic reacts, or the equivalent in other brands, if anyone would like to throw up some suggestions.

Ive changed from the epic reacts to New balance 1080v10 . You could try the updated version the 1080v11.
They are a similar style shoe to the epics.
More comfortable in my opinion .

What shoes you wearing now and what next?

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