RunningAHEAD - Topic: Asics 2110, 2120, 2130 etc.

ORANGE MAN

posted: 9/30/2008 at 6:51 PM

I have been running for many years now. The Asics(2110,2120, 2130) shoes are what I have worn for at least the last four plus years. For those of you out there that have ventured out a bit.....has anyone found some shoes that don't wear out as fast. I get 350 miles and no more per pair. I don't want to change but I am willing to listen to someone....anyone who knows a similar shoe that may allow me to put in more training miles without changing as often. Confused

Thanks to anyone that may help.... Orange Man Oh by the way, the shoes need to be ORANGE.

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milktruck

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posted: 9/30/2008 at 9:04 PM
modified: 9/30/2008 at 9:07 PM

I use the Asics Nimbus as well as the GT 21xx, mix and match. I get about twice the mileage from the Nimbus as I do with the GTs. Usually 500+ miles from the Nimbus. Tend to use the Nimbus for the longer runs and the GTs for day-in, day-out. I like that they fit just the same. Can't offer any experience on the orange requirement. I hope there are a lot of good suggestions, because I think the GT2130s suck big time compared to the past versions.

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Teresadfp

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posted: 9/30/2008 at 9:11 PM

Agree with MilkTruck on the 2130s. I can use mine OK with Superfeet, but I still don't like them as much as the older versions.

DoppleBock

posted: 9/30/2008 at 9:18 PM

I have worn 1050s - 1130s the stripped down little brother to the 2100 series - I always get 500+ miles out of a pair of shoes. I always have 4 in the rotation as the biggest shoe killer is when we continue to run in them before they have dried out - It makes them break down faster.

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posted: 9/30/2008 at 9:55 PM

I've used the 2xxx series since the 2040s, although for the past year I've been running in Mizuno Wave Precisions and for the years before that I'd started to mix in DS Trainers and Nike Zoom Elites. Just got some 2130s, which is a jump from my last pair of 2100s.

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JennerVT

posted: 10/1/2008 at 7:31 AM

I also wear 2130s and I feel like they wear out a lot faster than "normal." I'm considering upgrading to Kayanos but if they wear out as fast as the 2130s I'd rather switch to a different shoe. I'm bummed because the Asics are the best fitting pair of shoes I've ever had, they just wear fast (I'm overweight too, which might exacerbate the problem).

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milktruck

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posted: 10/1/2008 at 9:37 AM

Its not you, Jenn, the GT2130s just do not last at all...

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Wingz

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posted: 10/1/2008 at 9:58 AM

Quote from ORANGE MAN on 9/30/2008 at 6:51 PM:

Oh by the way, the shoes need to be ORANGE.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/1/2008 at 10:07 AM

Quote from Wingz on 10/1/2008 at 9:58 AM:

I'll send Zoom-zoom right over.

Ha! Well, maybe the men's NB 902 would be a good choice...though 350 miles is probably about their max.

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Dave23

posted: 10/1/2008 at 12:15 PM

Another vote for the Gel Nimbus. Expensive, but damn near indestructible. 500+ miles, everytime.

Kerry1976

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posted: 10/1/2008 at 1:08 PM

How much do you all get out of your Kayanos? Just wondering....

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sparky_

posted: 10/1/2008 at 2:25 PM

Quote from Kerry1976 on 10/1/2008 at 1:08 PM:

How much do you all get out of your Kayanos? Just wondering....

I get at least 600 miles out of mine... and then some... however it's likely that I am overusing them. Depending on how heavy you are, biomechanics, yadda yadda yadda you will wear out different shoes at different speeds. I used to run with a guy who aimed to get at least 1000 miles per pair of shoes, he'd get Gel-Kinsei's. Never got injured, but he was incredibly biomechanically efficient, and fast, so there was less plodding. I love my Kayano's, but now that I've dropped 30+ lbs from when I first started running I am going to opt for a lighter and cheaper runner for my next pair.

Happyfeet

posted: 10/1/2008 at 3:53 PM

For anyone wanting a lighter neutral training shoes I'd recommend trying out NB 826, not very popular, but at 9.6 oz, perfect for my 6-8 mile runs. More substantial than a flat, not as bulky as regular shoes. However, they a bit narrow in the toe box and tend to run half a size too small.

Phidippides

posted: 10/2/2008 at 11:53 AM

I am currently running in NB1223 (obsolete now but they have the 1224) and currenty have 325 miles on them. I think the asic 2130 and NB 1223/4 are both for pronaters. They are a little worn but still have tread and seem OK.... Though they don't seem to have the same spring as when I first got them. I just ordered a new par and will wear the new ones on my longer run day and my current ones on my shorter run day (in an attempt to squeeze ever possible mile out of them). I forgot to mention to Mrs John A (the family CFO that I have bought - yet another pair of shoes) but that is a whole different story... I dont know a lot about Asics, but I think the NB last pretty well, you 'might' want to consider a brand change. I dont think yoiu can get them in orange..... Angry

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Purdey

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posted: 10/2/2008 at 12:53 PM

FWIW my Kayanos now feel dead after approx 250 miles.... Cry

There just doesn't appear to be any cushioning left at all and I can really feel it on longer road runs.

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