me running…
So running shoes, the never ending topic. A river of options… there is something for
everyone out there you just need what is it that you want, your goals,
preferences,etc.
When it was time for my first ever pair few years back I had an experienced runner to
guide me. He recommended a specialist store and they got me sorted. And that was
it. That simple.
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?
And what is yours favourite running shoes brand?
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…
From tomorrow I will be testing Asics… most runners favourite brand.
I was really disappointed that it has happened. Never thought that somebody can steal my used shoes. Especially in that gym. Of course I was as well mad at myself for leaving these behind. Now, I have just one good pair of shoes to run. Will need to check in France if I would be able to find new pair in good price…
So, no other choice as to try another brand. Got to three pairs this time: Brooks, Mizuno and Asics. Straight away when tried Brooks model I knew that these are not for me. Too heavy and couldn’t keep front of the feet in the place, even with laces very tight. After that I have tried Mizuno Wave Hitogami model. Quite comfortable on that test run in front of the shop. Ok with weight – 12 grams heavier then NB but can live with that. Same heel drop – 10 mm. Last model was Asics. Drop 9 mm, quite light as well. Test run was ok. Need to say that tip of the shoe was quite wide which should actually suits me great cause of size of my toes, but strangely something wasn’t ok. So, went for Mizuno model Wave Hitogami and in theory these are ok… I will check them on the training run tomorrow…
Tomorrow evening, new pain. Probably arch will be in bits cause of the new shoes but… needs to break them in. Need to be ready for next month marathon in Donegal.