I ran 4 tempo miles with the Beer Runners this evening. Probably our last run without headlamps.

 

I had ordered a new pair of Asics Nimbus, on sale. They arrived this afternoon. Turns out rumor was true, the 19s are narrower in the toe than the 18s and 17s.  I hate it when they change a model so it's unwearable. Since those were my long run shoe, I need to start over and find something wide and cushioned. (I also have bony feet.)

I had that happen with the Nimbus 16's, too.  Up through 15's they were fine.  Gave up on Asics after that.  I've heard that they've kept getting shallower in the forefoot.  Frustrating.

I ended up in Brooks Glycerin's and Ghosts, and Hoka Bondi 5's.

 

YES.

WTF, shoe companies???

This. So much this.

 

Got the Sprinter (Black Diamond). Not so bright, but relatively light weight, beam is wide enough, red light in the back so I'm seen, doesn't bounce around. I guess for trails I'd want brighter, but for city running, I'm happy.

Thanks.  I wanted to hear from an actual user of the new one before buying it.