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Has there actually been that much change in shoe technology? (Read 285 times)
bjoiner
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posted: 3/18/2008 at 7:50 PM
Ok, I can see that shoes today are much better than they were back in the day, but is there really that much improvement from generation to generation? My last 7-8 pairs of Asics pretty much felt the same, although getting the "latest and greatest" shoe runs you about 40 dollars extra.

So what is the latest (non-gimmicky) advance in the state of the art?
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posted: 3/18/2008 at 7:53 PM
modified: 3/18/2008 at 7:54 PM
Heelys Big grin

Nice Shox?
09-20 Tour Des Fleurs 10k (20k)
Focus on breaking 1000 miles for the year.
22:00-23:00 for 5K (maybe)
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posted: 3/19/2008 at 9:16 PM
Quote from modal on 3/18/2008 at 7:53 PM:
Heelys Big grin

Nice Shox?


Heelys - ack ack ack!! Annoying and dangerous. I haven't seen as many around lately. Maybe all the little buggers had accidents on them.
Maine Coast HM, September 21
VictorN
posted: 3/20/2008 at 7:56 PM
Quote from bjoiner on 3/18/2008 at 7:50 PM:
I can see that shoes today are much better than they were back in the day


I'm not convinced that is true. Marketing is better, but I don't think shoes are better. My favorites always end up being simple, light-weight flats, or no-nonsense gimmick free shoes from the less popular brands.

My favorite pair is still an old pair of Asics Racers, from the 80's.

Victor
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Can we play now?
posted: 3/22/2008 at 2:28 AM
The best, and longest-lasting running shoes I've ever owned were Nike Air Pegasus, 1988.

Seems shoes have gotten lighter, which is nice, but not necessarily better. Just my $.02.
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