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Running shoes for half-marathon
Posted on 10/25/17 at 8:12 am
Posted on 10/25/17 at 8:12 am
I am running my first half marathon in January. I currently have a pair of mizuno wave creations that I got last year but I am looking to get something lighter.
I went to varsity sports and tried mizuno wave riders, Nike air Pegasus, and adidas Boston. I have a pair of Nike Pegasus that is my everyday shoe that I am going to try today.
Any experience with any of these or any suggestions between those shoes? Thinking about the adidas Boston but I just like some opinions on all the shoes.
Thanks!
I went to varsity sports and tried mizuno wave riders, Nike air Pegasus, and adidas Boston. I have a pair of Nike Pegasus that is my everyday shoe that I am going to try today.
Any experience with any of these or any suggestions between those shoes? Thinking about the adidas Boston but I just like some opinions on all the shoes.
Thanks!
This post was edited on 10/25/17 at 8:23 am
Posted on 10/25/17 at 11:05 am to sportsguy88
I've been a huge fan of Altras since 2014. But you have to learn to run in them if you aren't used to zero drop. Before I went to zero drop, Brooks always did me right. I run half marathons mostly.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 3:33 pm to McLemore
I second Altras. I’ve been running in them for almost a year and love them. I’ve owned two road shoes and one of their trail runners.
Posted on 10/25/17 at 3:41 pm to sportsguy88
Best advice is to find a store dedicated to Running and have them help you. You need to find a place that will watch you walk/run to assess mechanics and develop a profile for you. They'll bring you all different types to try and test and adjust based on your comfort.
It should take a while so prepare, but you will come out much better off. I ended up with New Balance 880 v7 and have logged 238 miles since June.
It should take a while so prepare, but you will come out much better off. I ended up with New Balance 880 v7 and have logged 238 miles since June.
Posted on 10/26/17 at 8:13 am to sportsguy88
Nike Zoom Fly 4%. Has to be the 4% model though, not the regular Nike Zoom Fly. Supply is low, so you likely have to buy on ebay.
Posted on 10/26/17 at 9:11 am to sportsguy88
When it comes to running shoes you have to find what works for you.
A shoe that works for one person may make the next person miserable during a run.
Also look at the terrain you will be running in and find a shoe that best fits that terrain.
I run ultra's and depending on terrain I swap between new balance, altras, and hokas. All brands have a variety of very light shoes.
For my shorter training runs (15 miles or less) I like the new balance, but they have a narrow toe box, so this could lead to blisters during a long run if your feet swell.
I wore hokas on a 176 mile stage race through the desert, and had no problems. however since then they made some changes to the shoe model I liked, and they just don't fit the same.
I did a 155 mile stage race across Hawaii's big island in may, and for training wore altras, had no problems on the terrain down here. However during the race we ran across miles an miles of lava rock, and wished I had a shoe with a little more cushion. Combine that with 3.5 days of torrential rain, and running in wet shoes, and my feet were destroyed.
A shoe that works for one person may make the next person miserable during a run.
Also look at the terrain you will be running in and find a shoe that best fits that terrain.
I run ultra's and depending on terrain I swap between new balance, altras, and hokas. All brands have a variety of very light shoes.
For my shorter training runs (15 miles or less) I like the new balance, but they have a narrow toe box, so this could lead to blisters during a long run if your feet swell.
I wore hokas on a 176 mile stage race through the desert, and had no problems. however since then they made some changes to the shoe model I liked, and they just don't fit the same.
I did a 155 mile stage race across Hawaii's big island in may, and for training wore altras, had no problems on the terrain down here. However during the race we ran across miles an miles of lava rock, and wished I had a shoe with a little more cushion. Combine that with 3.5 days of torrential rain, and running in wet shoes, and my feet were destroyed.
Posted on 10/26/17 at 7:11 pm to JOJO Hammer
Yea what JoJo said is spot on. I rotate Altras, Saucony Kinvaras and Nike trail shoes.
I know ppl who love the Addidas boost line but the price is steep.
I know ppl who love the Addidas boost line but the price is steep.
Posted on 10/26/17 at 7:38 pm to tke_swamprat
Agree. Find a local shoe place that can fit you and give you several options. I'm now on Brooks and may never go back but for another fit might not work.
Posted on 10/27/17 at 10:35 am to JOJO Hammer
For the people that use Altras in their rotation, is it hard on your feet to go from the wide toe box of an Altra shoe to another brand’s more narrow toe box? I’ve thought about rotating but wasn’t sure how my feet would respond now that my toes nicely splay out when running.
Posted on 10/27/17 at 11:26 am to tke_swamprat
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Yea what JoJo said is spot on. I rotate Altras, Saucony Kinvaras and Nike trail shoes.
I know ppl who love the Adidas boost line but the price is steep.
i alternate 4 different pairs of running shoes. but i'm also a shoe whore.
i'm currently in brooks for a daily runner, NB for trails, reeboks for gym and speed work, saucony as my travel shoes that stay in the back of my car.
there's no right or wrong shoe, just shoes that are right or wrong for your feet in particular.
Posted on 10/27/17 at 12:07 pm to 3nOut
I went to varsity sports and tried on a few different pair. I’ve heard so many good things with brooks but when I tried them on, I felt the arches in every pair. Just a weird feeling. Eventually I’ll try the altra’s.
I’ve just run 4 miles and now 8 miles in my Nike Pegasus and I like how they feel.
I think I’m going to try the adidas or get a new pair of Nike Pegasus. Thanks guys!
I’ve just run 4 miles and now 8 miles in my Nike Pegasus and I like how they feel.
I think I’m going to try the adidas or get a new pair of Nike Pegasus. Thanks guys!
Posted on 10/27/17 at 2:36 pm to sportsguy88
i actually really hate Nike running shoes.
Posted on 10/27/17 at 3:04 pm to sportsguy88
Go to a running store and get fitted
Posted on 10/27/17 at 4:46 pm to DosManos
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For the people that use Altras in their rotation, is it hard on your feet to go from the wide toe box of an Altra shoe to another brand’s more narrow toe box? I’ve thought about rotating but wasn’t sure how my feet would respond now that my toes nicely splay out when running
I haven't had any issues swapping back and forth....for really long runs I'll sometimes start in my new balance and swap out to my altras
Posted on 10/27/17 at 8:37 pm to JOJO Hammer
My favorite shoes for years were the Kinvaras but once I tried the Altras I made the switch. But if anything it gives your feet and lower legs a break by switching out shoes.
You could try Topa. Varsity sells them. Wide toe box like an Altra but not a zero drop.
You could try Topa. Varsity sells them. Wide toe box like an Altra but not a zero drop.
Posted on 10/27/17 at 10:03 pm to JOJO Hammer
I've had issues ramping up mileage in altras. Not really the shoes fault, but the zero drop. Spent about 6 weeks in physical therapy and switched to an 11mm drop shoe before it went away. I'd like to slowly transition back because I did like running in them. Achilles pain only came after the run. But I have had a few races that required me to get in the mileage now, so they are picked up in the closet. Next goal is a full iron man though, and I don't see running in altras for a full marathon working out for me. So it'll probably be quite a while before I transition back.
Posted on 10/27/17 at 10:41 pm to JOJO Hammer
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.for really long runs I'll sometimes start in my new balance and swap out to my altras
Mid run?
Posted on 10/28/17 at 1:52 am to McLemore
Altra fans, what is your shoe? I have the Torin. I have wide feet and am a toe striker. I have liked these, but I wonder about the other Altra models.
Posted on 10/28/17 at 8:53 am to East Coast Band
I have some Ones V3, Escalantes, Torins, Instincts, and lone peaks lol.
Instincts are my least fav. I use those to workout in.
Torins for longer runs. I alternate the V3 and Escalantes.
Instincts are my least fav. I use those to workout in.
Torins for longer runs. I alternate the V3 and Escalantes.
Posted on 10/28/17 at 11:31 am to 3nOut
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Mid run?
Yes mid run during long races such as a 100k or 100miler (although I've ended up dropping both single stage 100 mile attempts so far......hoping to stop that trend next month in a 126 mile levee run from BR to Nola)
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