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posted: 5/25/2008 at 2:24 AM
Asics Nimbus. I loved the 8's, but the 9's...not so much (but I think I might have just been over training so I may give them another try once I can't find 8's anymore). I didn't realize there were 10's though! I believe that calls for a reason to shop! Smile
posted: 5/25/2008 at 3:57 PM
Saucony Trigon Rides here. Love em!
posted: 5/25/2008 at 6:25 PM
Here's another vote for the Glycerin. I've tried on the Nimbus and Trigon, but neither felt right. I'm on my second pair of Glycerins now and I love them. My only complaint with them is that they don't hold up as long as I would like. In my experience 500k is an absolute max for them. But then again, I'm up there around 200lbs so you have to take that into account. For what it's worth, I have medium arches, normal width overall though I do require a wider toe box. However, years of yoga have left my feet very flexible and my ankles very strong so I don't have some of the issues that others have mentioned.
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posted: 5/25/2008 at 10:38 PM
I swear by Asics Gel Landreth from speed workouts all the way to a marathon, but I usually use a more heavy duty shoe - like a Nimbus for longer training runs. There are a couple of Mizunos I like too.
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posted: 5/27/2008 at 11:35 AM
I liked the Glycerin a lot, but I tried a new shoe because I wasn't thrilled with the new Glycerin, and I tried the Puma Complete Prevail IV. I LOVE IT!!

It has the softest ride of any shoe I've ever had without feeling restrictive at all. I had asked to try it on after the Trigon Ride didn't work out and nothing else seemed to fit right.

BTW : I find that Asics wear out very fast for me, and in general just find even their neutral shoes too restrictive, other than the Magic Racers.


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posted: 5/27/2008 at 12:53 PM
High arches, medium width foot here.

I'm currently running in Asics Gel-Nimbus IX. I am in terrible need of new shoes, but I've been holding off for the Asics Gel-Nimbus X's which I hope to be able to find locally within the next week or so.

A part of me would like to try something new... maybe Brooks Glycerine, maybe Nike Vomer +3. One thing is for certain, I will never be without a pair to rotate into again. My feet are very unhappy right now.
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posted: 5/27/2008 at 4:53 PM
modified: 5/27/2008 at 4:55 PM
Quote from millertime1980 on 5/22/2008 at 5:54 PM:
I tried the Nike Shox


They're not tunning shoes. Go with Brooks, Asics, Mizuno (my faves), Saucony and even New Balance. I have been running (6 yrs. ago) in Mizuno wave Creation, morecently in Wave Riders (love em), and now in Wave Precisions. Precisions are cushy and light, under 10 oz, and are for high arches.
posted: 5/28/2008 at 10:51 PM
Another vote for Asics Cumulus IX. I just bought 2 more pairs (third total), to start my fall marathon training with. I found that they have a little more cushion than the Asics Landreth and they're easier to find too.
posted: 5/28/2008 at 11:23 PM
Quote from Happyfeet on 5/23/2008 at 6:05 PM:
I too run in NB826 (my favorite shoe so far), Do you think these run a half size too small? My toes are crushed in this shoes while the same sized ASICS 21xx are a bit too big.

How do the 1062 compare with 826. I like the light/soft aspect of the 826, but want a bit more cusioning for longer runs over 10 miles


I agree, I size them up a 1/2 size. I would go to a running store and try on the 1062 or the 757. The cushioning isn't as soft but they hold up for longer runs. As long as these shoes stay the same I'll stick with a shoe that works.

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posted: 5/29/2008 at 1:17 AM
Quote from Yorkshire on 5/22/2008 at 6:19 PM:
I'm benched with an achilles problem caused by my Saucony Trigron Grid Rides - they fitted great except that heel tab curves too far forward and despite adding heel lifts, they continuously caused achilles soreness because of it. I'm hoping they'll redesign the heel profile at some point, because otherwise they were are really good shoe for me.


I had a pair of Guides that were exactly the same for me--rubbed my left achilles bloody, so I sent them back. Such a shame, since I was otherwise loving that shoe.
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posted: 5/29/2008 at 1:28 AM
Karhu M2. I use them for everything (training and races) and have never had any problems with them (I used to have very annoying shin and knee problems before).
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posted: 5/29/2008 at 2:30 PM
Nike Vomero+ 3. Liked the narrow "1's", tolerated the wider but stiffer "2's", but the three's fit well and are very cushiony. But, I love spongy shoes and cushioning is the #1 factor I use in considering a new ride.

I had problems with the achilles on a pair of Asics a couple of years ago. I was able to relieve the pressure on my achilles by surgically modifying the shoes to lower the back end of the heel cup and reduce the padding.
posted: 6/3/2008 at 3:50 PM
Quote from run_ac_run on 5/22/2008 at 5:09 PM:
he suggested something like Nike Shox for the cushioning.

I've used Adidas Bostons, and now have Brooks Glycerin 6. What's YOUR favorite neutral cushioned shoe??


WHAT? Shox are not running shoes! Get your heels lower to the ground for stability, strengthen the lower limbs for speed. Adididas Boston yes, Brooks absolutely.

I run in Mizuno Wave Precision 8's, they're light enough, I have high arches too. Rather than making drastic changes with weird shoes (Shox), change the INSOLE. I used to use Sof Sole Arch Plus but now use the regular Sof Sole insoles for cushioning.


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posted: 7/2/2008 at 11:43 PM
I had the Brooks Gylcerine 5's . Actually I still do have a pair. I liked them but felt the cushioning wore out too quickly. I'm not sure if I should buy some more 5's. I didnt like the Glycerine 6's or the new Nimbus or the Cumulus. I tried on the Gel Kayano 13 and that seemed to fit very well but they are technically stability shoes. I have high arches. I had the Aetrex Web Runner's which were IMO the best pair of running shoes I ever h ad. I'm surprised more people dont' have them. I bought the Zoom Runner's after that, thinking they were newer but htey were older and didnt fit the same way that the Web Runners did. So I'm not sure whether to buy another pair of Glycerine 5's, another pair of Aextrex Web Runners, or try the Asics Landreth which I never heard of or go with the Kayano 13's or the Vomero 3's. I cant decide. HELP
posted: 7/3/2008 at 5:35 PM
Quote from run_ac_run on 5/22/2008 at 5:09 PM:
like Nike Shox for the cushioning.

I've used Adidas Bostons, and now have Brooks Glycerin 6. What's YOUR favorite neutral cushioned shoe??


Nike Shox are for people who like high heels and follow fashion trends.

Mizuno Wave Precision if you can handle lightness with less cushioning or Mizuno Wave Riders for more cush.
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