Back to the basics…

New Balance 1490

at least when it comes to racing shoes.

I have tried many brands. Started with three pairs from NB after that tried Asics, Mizuno, Inov8, Saucony. And can say that last two brands are good for trail runs but when I’m talking about New Balance’s all the way. I really like that most of NB shoes are light with kind of tight fit on the foot, especially the front part. So, at the moment can say that I did the full circle starting with NB 890, Minimus and 1400 running through couple shoe brands and back to NB 1490 now. Decided to buy again NB when I have run the midnight track marathon with my worn 1400. These are in very bad state but still was able to pull quite a good result. Was delighted. If could do so good in worn shoes that means brand is good for me. Bought 1490 and that proved to be a good move. Got 3:17 and 3:14 in the b2b marathons followed by 12 hours next weekend which I won… I think it is good recommendation? Don’t you think? Read more

First time Asics

With my knee still suffering and after loosing one pair of road shoes I have decided that I need new shoes which will have bigger cushioning than my Mizuno’s now…

Again trip was made to Amphibian King shop. This time was it the Ashtown one. Fairly small but still same professional advice. After informing about my knee issue and shoes which I was using in the past I was given choice of Puma’s, Asics Gel DS Racer 10, NB 1600 (was told that in Europe that is a new one but in US version 2 is already on the market) and Brooks. Brooks were really nice but unfortunately biggest size they had was 45 which is about 1/3 size to small. Have tried Puma’s but the problem is the same as with regular Puma’s – very tight place for toes. And having jinxed toes I need to have proper room for these (Puma’s not delivering that)… So, the dilema was between NB and Asics. Must tell that NB were lighter and I trusting the brand but this time NB lost. Both shoes have nice cushioning but NB 1600 are really flat on the top of the sole and it wasn’t giving me enought support in the front. And for that one reason I have choosen the Asics for the first time in my life… Read more