RunningAHEAD - Topic: Light weight marathon shoe for neutral runner? (page 2)

Roeido

posted: 7/28/2009 at 1:37 PM

The Brooks Launch is an amazing shoe. I plan to race with it come November.

Dougweiser

posted: 8/26/2009 at 8:42 PM

I tried the Brooks Racer T6 and got nothing but shin splints. I'm just not sure I have a stride for a lightweight shoe over miles. I'm going to a regular pair of New Balance, also for Steamtown.

kcam

posted: 8/26/2009 at 9:53 PM

I use the Brooks T5s(older version of T6) for 10k and below but wouldn't use them for longer races than that. I like the T5s but they're a little too narrow in the toe box for me or I'd use them all the way thru marathon. Right now I use ASICS Gel Burrito, errr, Bandito for 1/2 Marathon to Marathon. They're light and well-cushioned.

KempDogg

posted: 8/27/2009 at 12:03 AM

I personally use the T6, but I would recommend the Brooks Launch to 95/100 people.

gottatri

My prewash:)

posted: 8/27/2009 at 8:09 AM
modified: 8/27/2009 at 8:31 AM

Quote from KempDogg on 8/27/2009 at 12:03 AM:

I personally use the T6, but I would recommend the Brooks Launch to 95/100 people.

What do you use for your training runs? I have just bought the Brooks Racer ST4 and they feel really comfy. I just hope they hold up to train in. I don't run anywhere near what you do a week. You must go thru a lot of shoes!

"Carpe Diem"

Luv Pre

posted: 8/27/2009 at 10:12 AM

Quote from Roeido on 7/28/2009 at 1:37 PM:

The Brooks Launch is an amazing shoe. I plan to race with it come November.

I agree. Bought those the day before Seattle RNR and they were perfect!

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DgRosen

posted: 9/2/2009 at 11:25 AM

I got a pair of the Brooks Launch yesterday, and took them out for a quick 6 miles at a bit faster than HMP. My first reaction is: Wow! I really like them. They are light enough to feel fast, and just soft enough that while I can "feel" the road, they seem like they will be enough for a marathon. I should probably reserve final judgment until I get more miles on them, but so far so great. Thanks to those that recommended them.

Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.

Roeido

posted: 9/2/2009 at 3:11 PM

Glad the Launch worked out for you.

It appears the Launch are so popular that they are on "double backorder." I put in an order through my local running store and my first pair will come on Sept. 18th. My second sometime in October. ?? Get 'em while the gettin's good.

urbane runner

Happyfeet

posted: 9/2/2009 at 3:16 PM

I too bought them based on this thread. The shoes felt great on my little 3 miler yesterday. Not sold on the the Red/Orange color combination yet, I am sure I'll grow into that as well.

DgRosen

posted: 9/2/2009 at 4:18 PM

Quote from Roeido on 9/2/2009 at 3:11 PM:

Glad the Launch worked out for you.

It appears the Launch are so popular that they are on "double backorder." I put in an order through my local running store and my first pair will come on Sept. 18th. My second sometime in October. ?? Get 'em while the gettin's good.

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRS-BMLNCH.html - In stock.

Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.

Happyfeet

posted: 9/2/2009 at 4:22 PM

And you get a 10% discount at Running Warehouse if you the code YOUNGD or go to Pete McGill's blog and click on the link there

Greg Rowe

The shirtless wonder

posted: 9/2/2009 at 4:23 PM

The Mizuno Wave Precision is a neutral "lightweight trainer" that comes in at about 9 ounces. There is plenty of shoe for a full marathon there. I use these shoes as my trainers.

The Mizuno Ronin is a neutral racing shoe that weighs about 7 ounces. I think Mizuno considers it a flat but there is much more shoe than typical flats. They are certainly good for a half marathon and full marathons. I've tried my Ronins for some long runs and my feet held up well.

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DgRosen

posted: 9/2/2009 at 10:28 PM

Quote from Happyfeet on 9/2/2009 at 4:22 PM:

And you get a 10% discount at Running Warehouse if you the code YOUNGD or go to Pete McGill's blog and click on the link there

Use cp20 in the "team discounts" in the upper right of the main page and you get 15%.

Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.

milktruck

an amazing likeness

posted: 9/22/2009 at 3:53 PM

Any comments on the ASICS Speedstar 3 as a lighter neutral cushioning shoe for racing?

(hate the color...)

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norrin_radd

posted: 9/22/2009 at 4:27 PM

Quote from milktruck on 9/22/2009 at 3:53 PM:

Any comments on the ASICS Speedstar 3 as a lighter neutral cushioning shoe for racing?

(hate the color...)

Very nice shoe. The color is a bit, well, yellow, but if you run on a dusty surface it changes to this rather attractive dull gold color. Apparently yellow+dirt=gold. Any other color plus dirt = dirty. For me it was one of those 'instantly comfy' shoes.

On the other hand I also tried the Asics Bandito which feels, to me, like it has a bit more cushioning but is actually lighter in weight. So with a lighter weight and more cushioning I'd probably favor the Bandito for the marathon except that the Speedstar feels a little roomier in the toebox than the Bandito.

For half marathon and less I like the Asics Hyper-speed but that's more of a racing flat whereas the Speedstar and Bandito are lightweight trainers.

John

Goal: Age grade over 80% on a certified course.

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