re: tOfficial Running Shoe Thread

Same here. You notice any difference/deterioration after 100+ miles? I’m bad about that kinda thing, but I don’t notice any discernible difference after 140 on mine.

I told myself a few weeks ago I wouldn't buy any more shoes.

and then I bought the nike zoomx invincible on release day.

and just bought the hoka mach4 on a whim today, since it's getting insanely good reviews.

also considering the new balance rebel 2 when it releases. FML.

I bought some Kinvara 10s because the local run shop was having a tent sale and they were like $30 and I fricking hate them.

I just wanted some cheap shoes to put easy miles on this spring.

Guess back to the search.

I really want the Mach 4. Let us know how they are when you get some miles on them.

Kinvara 12's are really nice. The foam is great and they feel light on the feet. I try to keep them at easy paces, but it's hard. They are great track day shoes.

Oh I forgot to mention I’m also looking forward to the saucony freedom 4. I’m really curious to try the endorphin line foam without any plate.

I’m trying to abstain from purchasing the rebel 2, but the price is reasonably low and I believe one of the prominent YouTubers has called his favorite shoe ever. So, I’m intrigued.

The invincible is a great easy day shoe, and it has the best fit of any nike shoe I’ve ever tried.

Saw some first impressions of the RC Elite 2. That stack height looks like an improvement. I've been back and forth over which shoes to wear for my half on Sunday. I really do like my RC Elite after I figured out how to get a good lockdown. I just can't give up my Next% and try something new.

If I was running any distance below a half, I would use the RC Elite.

some people truly need a stability shoe but most don't. as you become a better runner in general and your form/gait improve that need should decrease. I have the speeds and find the ride pretty stable due to lower overall stack height. they also lock down well on your foot. hope they work for you, if not and you wear a size 9 I know of a good home they can go to. nice discount too!

Appreciate it fellas. It'll be a 12mm to 8mm drop so hopefully no issues there. Brooks has been good to me but those adrenalines are just a daily workhorse. They don't feel like they're made to go fast and I'd like to get a little swifter. I can still use the 20s I just got on clearance for recovery runs I guess. Hope the sizing is similar to brooks. I have been going a full size up from my normal shoe size. I always get mixed reviews on whether you should size up a 1/2 or full size.

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I really want the Mach 4. Let us know how they are when you get some miles on them.

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After 2 runs I’ll give you my thoughts thus far....

Pros-
Relatively light weight and well cushioned. Not overly soft or mushy, good amount of responsiveness. I’ve ran in a Hoka bondi, Clifton and rincon before, and this is easily my favorite hoka; it slots in nicely between the rincon and Clifton. Perfect shoe for someone that’s just getting in to running and wants to buy one shoe only. Also good for someone looking for a daily trainer that’s soft enough for recovery or long runs.

Cons-
Not necessarily a con, but for me, the shoe is a “Jack of all trades, master of none”. In other words, for those of us that have a lot of running shoes, I don’t think this is a necessary addition to the collection. For a daily trainer, I’d prefer a saucony endorphin speed, Hyperion tempo, and maybe even the old Pegasus turbo 2 (ie. something slightly lighter that doesn’t have that hoka clunkiness). For a recovery shoe, saucony triumph is my favorite, and I think the nb1080v10 is a better option as well. Also, for anyone that’s tried all the super shoes with the super foams, something like this just won’t be exciting. Considering how many shoes I have (way too many), I’m not sure when I’d select this over others.

In short, if someone is looking for an affordable, do it all, non plated, well cushioned daily trainer, this should be near or at the top of the list.