What shoes you wearing now and what next?

Swiper the fox · 18-02-2021 12:28pm

charlieIRL wrote: »

Would anyone recommend Saucony Guide 13 support runners for a beginner? <5k runs on road only. Local specialist shop has a deal on them at the moment.

I will give these a huge thumbs up, i have had 4 pairs, had three on the go for Dublin Marathon 19, that was the previous incarnation but i have the 13s as well, I've given up on support shoes but these were the best i ever had, nice and light as well.

charlieIRL · 18-02-2021 3:43pm

Swiper the fox wrote: »

I will give these a huge thumbs up, i have had 4 pairs, had three on the go for Dublin Marathon 19, that was the previous incarnation but i have the 13s as well, I've given up on support shoes but these were the best i ever had, nice and light as well.

Cheers thank you, they will have to wait for now!! I got a pair of Hoka Arahi 4's on Tuesday. Even with my limited experience - I'm impressed with them so far, find them a lot easier to run on the road with

Lombardo123 · 21-02-2021 7:52am

Nike Epic React Flyknit 2 on sale @ Nike. 82 EUR.

Slideways · 23-02-2021 10:57am

Oops. Bought another pair of shoes

Brooks Hyperion Tempo. On special offer for $225 which is approx €145 when they are over $300 everywhere else

Should be delivered when away for work for the week. Gives me a few days to come up with an excuse I suppose :pac:

healy1835 · 23-02-2021 11:00am

Slideways wrote: »

Oops. Bought another pair of shoes

Brooks Hyperion Tempo. On special offer for $225 which is approx €145 when they are over $300 everywhere else

Should be delivered when away for work for the week. Gives me a few days to come up with an excuse I suppose :pac:

Hyperion Elite you mean??

Slideways · 23-02-2021 11:21am

healy1835 wrote: »

Hyperion Elite you mean??

Nah, the tempo. Similar vein to the Endorphin Pro/Endorphin Speed except the tempo has no plate at all.

The Elites are $400!! Haha. I bought a pair of the first incarnation which I got on special and they were a major disappointment. I would have been fuming had I paid too whack for them

healy1835 · 23-02-2021 11:52am

Slideways wrote: »

Nah, the tempo. Similar vein to the Endorphin Pro/Endorphin Speed except the tempo has no plate at all.

The Elites are $400!! Haha. I bought a pair of the first incarnation which I got on special and they were a major disappointment. I would have been fuming had I paid too whack for them

You're in Australia aren't you? Thought you were talking in USD

yeah picked up a pair of tempos myself for €125, arriving today.

Swashbuckler · 23-02-2021 2:02pm

healy1835 wrote: »

You're in Australia aren't you? Thought you were talking in USD yeah picked up a pair of tempos myself for €125, arriving today.

want.....................:D

Cole · 24-02-2021 1:34pm

I'm getting back into running and needed to update my old pair. Brooks GTS Adrenaline were recommended for me years ago when I got a gait analysis done and have never failed me, so I just got a new pair of 21s.

Inventive User Name · 24-02-2021 4:23pm

Would anyone have a good alternative to Pegasus 34s?
The obvious answer would probably be the 35s-37s, but I've read some negative reviews that's put me off them (maybe I'm wrong, open to correction).
Stocked up on the 34s a few years ago but they're hard to find now. Looking for a neutral, daily shoe for road running. Ideally less than €120.

ariana` · 24-02-2021 5:58pm

Inventive User Name wrote: »

Would anyone have a good alternative to Pegasus 34s?
The obvious answer would probably be the 35s-37s, but I've read some negative reviews that's put me off them (maybe I'm wrong, open to correction).
Stocked up on the 34s a few years ago but they're hard to find now. Looking for a neutral, daily shoe for road running. Ideally less than €120.

Nike React Miler
Nike React Infinity

Also going to throw the Reebox Floatride Energy 3 in there as I've read some very positive reviews comparing it to the Pegasus. It's €88 and 20% off that at the moment (SAVE20) making it a very attractive price point. I've worn the 2nd iteration of the shoe and it can't be faulted other than it's a bit plain visually.

Swashbuckler · 24-02-2021 6:05pm

ariana` wrote: »

Nike React Miler
Nike React Infinity

Also going to throw the Reebox Floatride Energy 3 in there as I've read some very positive reviews comparing it to the Pegasus. It's €88 and 20% off that at the moment (SAVE20) making it a very attractive price point. I've worn the 2nd iteration of the shoe and it can't be faulted other than it's a bit plain visually.

I'd second the Infinity React Flyknit. My favourite easy runner at the moment.

dowling06 · 24-02-2021 7:09pm

Inventive User Name wrote: »

Would anyone have a good alternative to Pegasus 34s?
The obvious answer would probably be the 35s-37s, but I've read some negative reviews that's put me off them (maybe I'm wrong, open to correction).
Stocked up on the 34s a few years ago but they're hard to find now. Looking for a neutral, daily shoe for road running. Ideally less than €120.

Funnily enough, Nike has the 34s for sale on their site for 97 euro at the moment. Not a whole pile of sizes, 5.5,6,7.5,8.5 & 12 from what I can see.

Inventive User Name · 24-02-2021 7:18pm

dowling06 wrote: »

Funnily enough, Nike has the 34s for sale on their site for 97 euro at the moment. Not a whole pile of sizes, 5.5,6,7.5,8.5 & 12 from what I can see.

Yep, size 9 unfortunately!

corcaigh07 · 24-02-2021 11:34pm

Inventive User Name wrote: »

Would anyone have a good alternative to Pegasus 34s?
The obvious answer would probably be the 35s-37s, but I've read some negative reviews that's put me off them (maybe I'm wrong, open to correction).
Stocked up on the 34s a few years ago but they're hard to find now. Looking for a neutral, daily shoe for road running. Ideally less than €120.

I'd consider the Vomero 14s also, some reviews have suggested them to be like a Pegasus 37 except better!

I'd describe them as a similar but faster React Miler.

wersal gummage · 25-02-2021 8:57pm

Swashbuckler wrote: »

I'd second the Infinity React Flyknit. My favourite easy runner at the moment.

I am not too fond of them at all..... My favourite are asics novablast if that says anything about me...

Was it yourself that was also ordering the bright NB carbon plate yokes? If so, how do you find them? I quite like them, haven't run any faster in them, or perceived myself to be running faster or using less energy or whatever, but I like them nonetheless.... If not yourself please ignore with my apologies

Swashbuckler · 25-02-2021 10:41pm

I only wish I had the charisma of TbL but alas its not me

healy1835 · 25-02-2021 10:50pm

Swashbuckler wrote: »

I only wish I had the charisma of TbL but alas its not me

Eh, it was you! Bright, New Balance Carbon plate...... Fuelcell TC

when you can't even remember what shoes you've bought, then you REALLY have a problem.

Swashbuckler · 25-02-2021 11:06pm

Oh was that me?? Haha. Thought the OP meant the Alphafly.

Yes I got the fuelcell TC. Wore them first in a 10k session and wasn't necessarily blown away (loved them but expected more). In hindsight perhaps taking them out on a soaking wet day which involved mostly puddle dodging wasn't the best idea.

I then wore them on a longer tempo session and that's where I found they came into their own. So if I was to pick a session style to wear them it would be longer tempos. I would say probably ideal for people doing marathon paced sessions and even race day. For me I'll save them for long tempo style runs.

sk8board · 26-02-2021 12:13am

Deporvillage have all sizes of Endorphin Speed for €150 delivered, incl 8% discount voucher RNT7.

Finally got my hands on a 10.5/46 to replace my Boston’s.

Swashbuckler · 26-02-2021 12:17am

Are deporvillage a decent site? Reliable?

sk8board · 26-02-2021 12:23am

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Are deporvillage a decent site? Reliable?

Plenty folks here have used them in the past - it’s my first time on this particular site.
If you look at their reviews they’re very good generally but the recent ones are awful, almost all recent British buyers surprised at getting charged customs fees(!)

Ross Runner · 27-02-2021 12:16pm

https://youtu.be/9FFMZdfizTU

Some may find this interesting.....

Swiper the fox · 27-02-2021 2:17pm

Ross Runner wrote: »

https://youtu.be/9FFMZdfizTU

Some may find this interesting.....

I’ve a pair arriving early next week

Tipptatlers · 27-02-2021 9:21pm

Anyone using the endorphin speeds as their everyday running shoe?

Down South · 28-02-2021 1:35pm

Tipptatlers wrote: »

Anyone using the endorphin speeds as their everyday running shoe?

Using them for sessions/tempo and long run so that's 3 out of 5 pw

Slideways · 28-02-2021 10:11pm

I probably use them for about 75% of my runs too. I work away so just bring one pair with me when flying to work and it’s the speeds I bring.

FortuneChip · 01-03-2021 1:17am

Help!

So I'm in the market for a road shoe.
I'm doing about 30km a week, but hoping to get that up to 40km in coming months.
Just want something comfortable, and reliable.

I'm wearing NB trail runners currently (got them for a Gaelforce event), had been finding them pretty comfortable for road running, but big toe is coming through the mesh (this has happened before mind).
Haven't given too much thought to budget, only wary about spending a packet and having my toe come through after about 100km - so any shoe that can somewhat prevent that would be of benefit.

Thanks!

ImportMeHappy · 01-03-2021 11:29am

Tipptatlers wrote: »

Anyone using the endorphin speeds as their everyday running shoe?

Yup, 4 or 5 runs a week. Only time I don't is when its very wet, use Boston 8s then, can't beat the conti rubber.

shotgunmcos · 01-03-2021 11:43am

Finally... on their way

Sacksian · 01-03-2021 11:52am

shotgunmcos wrote: »

Finally... on their way

I accidentally bought a pair of these last night too! Discovered the "draw" yesterday evening, entered it and woke up to an email saying these were on their way.

With no xc season, this last year has been the first year in a long time that I've really spent money on road shoes. But it's getting ridiculous now...

Swashbuckler · 03-03-2021 9:58am

sk8board wrote: »

Deporvillage have all sizes of Endorphin Speed for €150 delivered, incl 8% discount voucher RNT7.

Finally got my hands on a 10.5/46 to replace my Boston’s.

Did you order these and if so, has the order processed?

average_runner · 03-03-2021 11:17am

Down South wrote: »

Using them for sessions/tempo and long run so that's 3 out of 5 pw

Quick question, why would you use them for a long run if long runs are meant to be easy?

Or are you adding speed to long runs?

BeepBeep67 · 03-03-2021 11:53am

average_runner wrote: »

Quick question, why would you use them for a long run if long runs are meant to be easy?

Or are you adding speed to long runs?

The Speed is currently my go-to shoe for long runs, not because I want to run faster, my long runs are at a very controlled easy pace by HR.
I wear them because they are comfortable, cushioned and my legs feel great after a long easy run.

Down South · 03-03-2021 11:55am

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

The Speed is currently my go-to shoe for long runs, not because I want to run faster, my long runs are at a very controlled easy pace by HR.
I wear them because they are comfortable, cushioned and my legs feel great after a long easy run.

Same for me. Very easy on the legs

Bluesquare · 03-03-2021 9:32pm

Down South wrote: »

Same for me. Very easy on the legs

I bought the Speeds about two weeks ago based on recommendations from this thread . They are the most comfortable runners I have had in a while. I’ve only worn them so far on faster runs ( relatively / my fast not that fast ) and my legs are are in much better condition the next day than I’ve grown to expect . I’m going to chance on a long run tomorrow as can’t take another ten mile with squashed /cramping toes .

athlone573 · 03-03-2021 9:49pm

Asics Kayano, I usually have a few pairs on the go, the older the muddier until the soles wear out.

I'm trying a wide fit for the first time but they seem slightly bigger lengthwise as well so I won't run on them until they're broken in and I can lace them to the shape of my feet.

Usually cheap enough on the asics store too.

event · 05-03-2021 11:22am

Nike have a sale on at the moment and members get an extra 20% off. Costs nothing to be a member

https://www.nike.com/ie/t/air-zoom-pegasus-36-running-shoe-D24Mcz/AQ2203-400

€68 if anyone needs a pair

Slideways · 05-03-2021 3:12pm

So my Hyperion Tempos arrived.

Pretty disappointing shoe. Or maybe I’m just spoiled with the Endorphin Speeds

They feel so flat and unresponsive. I did get the feeling they were making me lean a bit more forward into a more falling forward gait but that might have been all in my head.

I only did 3k in them the other day as a warm up before I was changing to the speeds for a tempo session. Intended on sending them back but the label on the inner sole was already damaged so stuck with them. Did another 7 today and it was a better experience, not sure what runs I’d use them for going forward.

BeepBeep67 · 05-03-2021 3:19pm

Slideways wrote: »

So my Hyperion Tempos arrived.

Pretty disappointing shoe. Or maybe I’m just spoiled with the Endorphin Speeds

They feel so flat and unresponsive. I did get the feeling they were making me lean a bit more forward into a more falling forward gait but that might have been all in my head.

I only did 3k in them the other day as a warm up before I was changing to the speeds for a tempo session. Intended on sending them back but the label on the inner sole was already damaged so stuck with them. Did another 7 today and it was a better experience, not sure what runs I’d use them for going forward.

Mine are shelved for the time being, haven't been enthused to use them after their first few outings.

Swashbuckler · 06-03-2021 9:14am

React Infinity 77 euro with MARCH21 on Nike App. Only a few sizes left.

Oafley Jones · 06-03-2021 5:42pm

Sent back the Invincibles after two runs (Nike's returns service really is excellent) and on the recommendations here, decided to go for some Endorphin Speeds on rubhub. Just did my first 5k in them and compared to my matched runs on strava...

First time doing under 25 minutes since returning to running. "Relative effort" my arse Strava, I just felt I couldn't go faster in the Infinitys (hence the Invincibles); today I felt I could gone a bit faster again. Really curious what time I could do on a relatively flat course. Of course what I really need is to do some weights, work on my form and get rid of the bag of spuds I'm carrying, but it's the first time I've felt that I'm not completely tapped out owing to age.

DubOnHoliday · 06-03-2021 6:07pm

Wearing Endophin speed for two weeks now, it’s really noticeable that runs are feeling easier, the effort is less, HR is a good ten beats per minute lower than average over the same routes I always do and I’m seeing results in harder sessions too. Very comfortable too I must say.

tmh106 · 06-03-2021 7:05pm

event wrote: »

Nike have a sale on at the moment and members get an extra 20% off. Costs nothing to be a member

https://www.nike.com/ie/t/air-zoom-pegasus-36-running-shoe-D24Mcz/AQ2203-400

€68 if anyone needs a pair

Thanks, ordered a pair. Had the -33 before and really liked it, so it will be interesting to see how the 36 compares.

FinnC · 06-03-2021 7:26pm

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Oh was that me?? Haha. Thought the OP meant the Alphafly.

Yes I got the fuelcell TC. Wore them first in a 10k session and wasn't necessarily blown away (loved them but expected more). In hindsight perhaps taking them out on a soaking wet day which involved mostly puddle dodging wasn't the best idea.

I then wore them on a longer tempo session and that's where I found they came into their own. So if I was to pick a session style to wear them it would be longer tempos. I would say probably ideal for people doing marathon paced sessions and even race day. For me I'll save them for long tempo style runs.

I bought my TC the same time as you but only used them for the first time today.
I absolutely love them, really I couldn’t believe how good they felt. I only intended to do an easy 6 miles and ended up doing 10 and according to Strava it was a 10 mile PB! I actually might even prefer them to the Endorphin Speeds which is something I’d never thought I’d say about any shoe!
Now wondering if the TC are this good what must the RC be like!

higster · 06-03-2021 7:40pm

event wrote: »

Nike have a sale on at the moment and members get an extra 20% off. Costs nothing to be a member

https://www.nike.com/ie/t/air-zoom-pegasus-36-running-shoe-D24Mcz/AQ2203-400

€68 if anyone needs a pair

Hey how do you get the extra 20% off? Is it for a new sign up (I’m already a member).

tmh106 · 06-03-2021 8:21pm

higster wrote: »

Hey how do you get the extra 20% off? Is it for a new sign up (I’m already a member).

You have to enter the discount code for members that they display on the website - it was on a banner at the top of the page when I logged in. I think it was MARCH21 (or maybe MARCH31). You entered it on the checkout page.

higster · 06-03-2021 8:48pm

tmh106 wrote: »

You have to enter the discount code for members that they display on the website - it was on a banner at the top of the page when I logged in. I think it was MARCH21 (or maybe MARCH31). You entered it on the checkout page.

Got it thanks. MARCH21

Sacksian · 06-03-2021 9:32pm

shotgunmcos wrote: »

Finally... on their way

Had my first run in these today. No comparison with the Asics MetaRacer. I've never run in one of Nike's equivalent 'super shoes', but I found these a bit crazy - just very, very easy to run quite fast in them!

Very weird feeling - just bouncing along. A bit disconcerting really...they're definitely good for the ego, but I'm not sure if they're good for the soul!

I could see how tempting it would be to wear them for sessions but I've put them back in the box until a proper target race comes along. Similar to how I treat my race spikes, bring them out for the races for the extra few %!

I usually just switch between xc and track seasons and my preference for road shoes is usually low-profile with plenty of feel for the road, so these were just an entirely different proposition. I wasn't even sure how stable they were when I was warming-up. But they're fast and they're comfortable (I went half a size up). And I definitely think you have to draw a line between pbs achieved in this sort of shoe and the shoes of the past.

I probably still prefer running in the MetaRacer (because it feels like you're still actually connected to the ground) but if I wanted to run a pb in a road race tomorrow, over any distance, I'd wear the Adios Pro.

Slideways wrote: »

So my Hyperion Tempos arrived.

Pretty disappointing shoe. Or maybe I’m just spoiled with the Endorphin Speeds

They feel so flat and unresponsive. I did get the feeling they were making me lean a bit more forward into a more falling forward gait but that might have been all in my head.

I only did 3k in them the other day as a warm up before I was changing to the speeds for a tempo session. Intended on sending them back but the label on the inner sole was already damaged so stuck with them. Did another 7 today and it was a better experience, not sure what runs I’d use them for going forward.

I like the Hyperion Tempo - I think they're just a comfortable road shoe. And I don't think they should be part of the same consideration set as their competitors' carbon plate / high stack shoes. I'm wearing them for bog-standard road sessions at the minute. If they were cheaper, I'd certainly buy another pair or two (because I like Brooks fit/sizing).

Dante · 07-03-2021 3:16pm

Anyone have any advice on the Asics Gel Cumulus 22's?

Will be used as an everyday training shoes anywhere up to half-marathon distance. I usually use Pegasus 37's but want to mix it up a bit.

What shoes you wearing now and what next?

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