re: tOfficial Running Shoe Thread

I need a pair of racers to add to my current rotation. I’d appreciate suggestions as long as they aren’t 150 bucks or more. I don’t have any interest in spending that much.

I have run in ASICS, Nike, and Altra. I haven’t tried brooks or Reebok but am open to trying them if they offer particularly good racers for a decent price. I have run in light weight shoes like Altra “the one” and ASICS gel lyte in the past but never an actual racing flat.

I can run in 0 drop, but I wouldn't mind a little bit of a wedge (up to 12mm) for speedier workouts and races. I am open to either a flat or something with a little more cushion. I am a light runner with a midfoot strike and no over or under pronation issues, so I can get away with a lot. For reference, I am running in Nike React Miler for my longer runs, altra paradigm for my recovery runs, and using my altra escalantes (currently at about 1000 miles of use) for my faster runs.

Thanks. I'm just trying to narrow the list down before I go try a bunch on.

I can vouch for the Rincon - loved the shoe, but it’s a narrow fit and won’t last more than 200 miles.

I also have the trail version of the NB 1400v6, don’t run in it a ton but it’s a really comfortable and fast shoe.

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I can run in 0 drop, but I wouldn't mind a little bit of a wedge (up to 12mm) for speedier workouts and races. I am open to either a flat or something with a little more cushion. I am a light runner with a midfoot strike and no over or under pronation issues, so I can get away with a lot. For reference, I am running in Nike React Miler for my longer runs, altra paradigm for my recovery runs, and using my altra escalantes (currently at about 1000 miles of use) for my faster runs.

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Maybe try the Brooks Hyperion tempo. I wouldn’t pay full retail though. I’ve seen various websites have 20-25% off coupons that didn’t exclude them.

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code for 20% at saucony.com. even appears to work on Pro and Speed 2.

20OFF-TCH-668-823

update

this one is for 25%
FM9-OS1-JJR-569

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anyone have an updated code? thanks in advance.

Helluva deal for the pro. Wish they had something similar for the speed, it just works better for me.

I splurged a bit on some Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% today.

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Really wish I could wear Nike, but I just can’t get a pair to work for me.

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the one thing for me about Nike is i cant get the sizing right in any shoe. there hasnt been one nike that i've put on where it fit perfect without any tinkering.

toebox is barely long/wide enough in size 9 for any of the shoes i've tried (alphafly, vaporfly, pegasus, infinity run) but if i wear thin socks i get heel slip.

9.5 is too big unless i'm wearing ridiculously thick thorlo socks.

I think a half size up actually fits my feet perfectly in Nike. I resisted wearing Nike for several years for several reasons, but I have just accepted that they fit well on my feet. I do well with Altra and okay with ASICS. I have not tried brooks or saucony and probably should, but I don’t buy a lot of shoes like some people do, so it makes sense for me to play it safe.

I went out for short run this morning after the rain stopped. I did a few strides and a couple of hill sprints. My early impressions of the zoom tempos is that they are not everyday shoes. I was not expecting them to be, so I am fine with that. They felt a little clunky during g my 1-mile easy warmup pace. When I let loose on the strides and hill sprints, though, they felt great! I have never worn shoes that actually felt like they propel me forward and return more energy than I expend. I must say that it felt fun, and I can’t wait to use them for my track workouts and races. I don’t plan on wearing them more than once a week, so I should be able to get 3+ years out of them too. I’ll update again next week.

If you are considering trying them out, now is probably a good time, because they are on clearance on running warehouse for 159. I bought mine at Scheels for 149.