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Hi,
Just wonderd if anyone would recommend any good, light, racing trainers for a 10k.
If they were also suitable for a bit longer it wouldn't hurt, but I only really do one road race a year so something for 10k to half marathon distance would be good.
Thanks a lot!
Just got myself a pair of Nike Zoom Streak 4, from achillies heel, reduced from £75 to £52
http://www.achillesheel.co.uk/road/m...ak4-511591-174
Not raced in them yet, but comfortable and superlight, 230g on my kitchen scales for size 10.5, nearer 200g for size 9 I think.
Like most racers seem to come up small in size, so add 0.5 on to your normal Nike size.
Not super low profile though, but good for me as I've not transitioned down yet, think it's 10mm differential
Thanks Yaks. Will have a look at those.
Interested in any other suggestions.
Thanks.
My God. I thought Inov-8 had a shoe that cost 10 grand then :closed:
You need to go to a reputable shop and seek advice lots of good shoes out there but all shoes have difference like our feet so a good shoe for one will be trouble for someone else
I run in Mizuno Wave P12
No. It's the new Terra Nova Ultra Helium shoe. They weigh 0g due to innovative incorporation of lighter than air materials. They are also entirely transparent, like the Ultra tent. In fact, you can't see them at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Derby Tup
Just converted to the Saucony Fast witch. Neutral, very light, miminal feel but stilll cushioned enough for 10k up to 1/2M. I got them for about £50.
Admittedly don't do many road races but have found them great so far.
Thanks, they sound good. Will have a look.
Adidas Adizero Adios. Superb.
Thanks for that. What's the sizing like with them as I tried adidas trail shoes once before and they seemed to come very small? (I'm an 11 in normal shoes and the 12 in Kanadias was far too small.)
I'm usually an 8, and I'm a 9.5 in Kanadias. In the Adios I'm a 9. No consistency with Adidas sizing!!
However, the Adios is far and away the best shoe I've ever owned across the road/trail/fell board, so I don't dwell on it!!
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Only ever had one pair of road race shoes!! Not sure why, possibly couldn't justify the extra cost in the old days when I raced on the road. They were Reebok PB's and very nice they were too. I did feel quicker in them, felt like racing as soon as I put them on. No use for your list tho LFF....well defunkt!!
+1 for the Saucony Fastwitch. Pro-Direct Running have them for ~£50 including P&P
Just try to ignore their comedy 'U R Losing' or 'No Brakes' slogans on the soles.
Another vote for Adidas adios 2. Will be good for marathon or 1/2 if you aren't too heavy. They run 0.5 to 1 size small though
Just ordered the Adizero Adios trainers from Sports Shoes. They did a really good deal when I spoke to them so was worth ringing them up.
Went for them over the Saucony ones partly because of my not-so-great experience with my Saucony trail running shoes (on the Peregrine thread).
Just hope they fit now ready for the Scarborough 10k at the end of October!
Thanks for the comments.
I can't believe any one buys footware with out trying them on first??
Went for my first run in these last night. They're a little on the snug side, but that seemed to work well as they just felt really attached to my feet, if that makes sense.
Really good trainers anyway. Very pleased. Roll on Scarborough 10k:)
I'm currently using Adidas Adizero Mana and they seem to be a pretty solid shoe, like a racing flat but a little more substantial.
Sometimes you don't have much choice, I've used sportsshoes for years and unfortunately they have shut their retail outlet and gone web only, so if you want to try something new you either have to try and find it elsewhere and pay much more for it in another store, or have a punt online (knowing you can always send them back). Not ideal really but needs must.Quote:
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Surely you need to follow this gent's example:
http://news.runnersworld.com/2012/10...in-flip-flops/
:wink:
I must be lucky with the shape of my feet, I can put on any old shoe and just head off. I have all sorts of footwear purchased from the web and never had something I could not wear :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak
Would walking around in a shop prove much anyway?
I have a couple of pairs of these "Saucony Mens Pro Grid Triumph 4 Running Shoe" Probably 5 or 6 years old, more holes in them than material but I still wear them for running. I suppose after reading "Born to Run" I am a bit skeptical about all this running shoe technology