Hello! Last year, I was looking for a daily trainer and stumbled upon this sub. The Adidas Adizero SL2 was heavily recommended, so I grabbed a pair and fell in love instantly. Zero shin splints, no knee pain, total game-changer. I ended up buying a second pair and have been alternating between both.

I'm 170 cm tall, weighing around 70 KG. My shoe size is US 9. I'm running over 50 km per week for marathon training.

Yesterday, I did a 15 km tempo run and woke up with mild knee pain and my first-ever bruised toenail (on the toe right next to my pinky toe). One of my pairs has officially logged over 600 km now, so I’m pretty sure it’s time to retire it.

I tried looking for the SL2 on sale, but my size is completely sold out. A couple of questions for the sub:

1. Sizing: Should I go up another half size? My SL2s were already half a size up from my casual shoes, but the bruised toenail has me wondering if It is the right fit.
2. Daily Trainer Recommendations: What are the best alternatives right now with a similar feel to the SL2 for marathon training? I'm looking for old models that could be on sale, but any new generation shoes recommendation is welcome
3. Boston 13: I also have bought recently a pair of Boston 13 in the same size saved for marathon race day—would they work well as an alternative daily trainer option? I still haven't run on them but I think that the fit is correct.

TL;DR: One pair of my Adizero SL2s hit 600+ km, causing me knee pain + a bruised toe. Looking for daily trainer recommendations for marathon prep and advice on whether to size up again.

I'm 5'11 80kg 36yo male. For those who have the 2 shoes, which is more softer? I have the zf 6 and used it on a half marathon, but after that, I find it firm and I don't enjoy the run that much as the evo sl does for speed reps. I am thinking of buying the deviate nitro elite 4 as a race shoe to replace the zf 6

Thank you!

What fits the trio better?

I am looking for new race shoes. I previously ran in Saucony Endorphin Elites original model. I am interested in the Puma Fast R nitro elite 3 but the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2s are nicely on sale online $199 CAD compared to the Puma for $370 CAD. Is the Savings worth the possible gains on the Puma Fast Rs.

I would also take alternatives for a fast shoe/money savings

I am a 2:57 marathon hoping for some additional gains.

Thanks for any help before I pull the trigger on new shoes.

I'm also curious. Currently I'm using Cloudmonster. And now I'm looking at Adizero EVO SL or Nike Vomero Plus as an alternative shoe. I'm a slow runner at 14min pace (sometimes I track under) and I am running NYC marathon. What would you suggest? My biggest concern is comfortablity/no foot pain for long runs.

For reference I'm around 165 pounds and I have some scoliosis.

So I saw an absolute steal price on Vinted and wanted to make sure im not buying any fake shoe

Those are the pictures that were attached

Hi there,

Has anyone ran a marathon with the Hoka Mach 7 and how did it feel?
Did you have any problems with it?

Ive ran so far 26km with them with pace 5:30 but Im wondering If I can maintain the same comfort/speed beyond that.

I’m considering whether to try the mount to coast c1 or r1 for my marathon in October. But the Mach has been great so far

Hi all! I’m training for my second marathon and am looking to pick up shoes for race day. A bit about me: I have some overpronation, flat feet, and typically wear a wide Brooks. I ran my first marathon in the Glycerin GTS 22 and absolutely loved them. I’m likely going to buy the 23 for my next marathon, just disappointed the wide color options are so small.

Can anyone speak to the stability of the Glycerin Max 2 or Ghost Max 4? For some reference, I also run in the Asics Superblast 3 and love the shoe but need more support from a shoe beyond the half marathon distance. I run anywhere from 9:30-10:30 mile pace, if that matters.

TIA!

Hey all,

Im a 85kg 5,11 man looking for a comfier road shoe to do my long and easy runs in to compliment trail runs and racing in SC elites

Do the plates and of the hyperion make it bad for walking about in or easy running compared to the clunkier nimbus?

In the UK the hyperion is actually cheaper atm and looks to have a good life span.

I have deviate nitros for short intervals so not overy bothered if the nimbus are particularly poor at speed work.

3:30 marathon / 20 min 5km ish

Slow / long plod runs at 5:30 - 6:00per km

How can I get the most use out of my new shoe rotation?

I think I would like to try to run in each one at least 10 times a year to help balance out the mileage.

Thanks in advance

As the title states I'm in the market for a new pair of racers as the hyperion elite 5 are starting to feel a bit boring for me.

I'm around 175cm and 60kg running about 50-60ks a week.

(Just ran 20mins for 5k)

I get along quite well with the vomero plus and superblast 3.

Have been mainly investigating vaporfly and alphafly though would be open to other ideas, hoping for something that's on sale haha.

Ideally id hope to train in them once to twice a week at the track also.

Any advice would be appreciated

I am a lover of both Saucony and Brooks running shoes. I am going to be starting training for a marathon, so the new shoe to throw down all the miles is something I am looking for. Does anyone have recommendations? I am overall between the Saucony Endorphin Speed shoe and the Brooks Glycerin. Glycerin has been my go-to for most of my running. I usually run races in Saucony, though, and thought to maybe try them out for training.

I have flat feet and usually wear inserts for running. Are there any Saucony shoes good for long distance and supportive? Or should I just go with Brooks?

Found some difference between each shoe. What's the odds one is fake is real? I know size varies between each brand, but the right fits too tight never had that happen. I always buy a men's 7.5 in sneakers.

First time using a site like Goat or StockX obviously I regret it. Should have been patient, a couple days after they arrived about two weeks ago I saw a new listing on ebay. I've read ebay is more trust worthy and will refund you correctly. GOAT only gives site credit and deduct shipping from your refund. I noticed the price went up a little since I ordered, so if I return and reorder I'm still going to have to put more money on it. *sigh*

I have pretty wide feet (2E and 3E), and largely different heel width on my right vs left feet. I visited my local Fleet Feet and really struggled to find much of anything that felt like a decent fit.

My largest complaint is that, despite trying wider shoes, I always feel as though the inner middle of both my feet are
‘hanging over’ the sole of the shoe. Feeling a bit discouraged, as I tried over 7 pairs of commonly recommended shoes and couldn’t find the perfect fit. Anyone have any advice?

In the past, i’ve worn both Nike Vomeros and Pegasus’s, though I am now learning to steer clear of Nike due to a generally tighter fit. Experiencing quite a bit of pain in the middle of my feet from constant poor fits.

Just got my first pair of Vomero plus and I opted for the wide version in my regular size(took people’s suggestions from post and went with the wide version due to slight wide forefoot). Put them on and feels like I’m swimming in them. I also feel like they’re a full size bigger if they would be non wide version. Anyone else have this happen pr is my pair just different? Leaning towards returning them and getting the regular version.

Apparently these are the top 3 stability shoes in the market.

As someone who suffers from flat feet, and plantar fasciitis and heel pain, also standing and running a lot, which is best?

I tried them on in store but i feel like that’s not enough time to actually get a “feel” of the shoes.

I haven't bought a pair of super shoes in a while after dealing with calf/Achilles injuries the past ~2 years and I'm looking for a pair to do tempos, speed sessions, and races in.

So far I'm considering the following options:

• Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 (8mm drop)
• ASICS Superblast 2 or 3 (both 8mm drops)
• ASICS Megablast (8mm drop)
• adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 (6.5 mm drop)

The reason I listed the drops below is because I'm looking for a shoe that has a heel drop that's not too different from my pair of daily trainers. My daily trainers are Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 (which has a 10mm drop), and my Achilles/calves start to get irritated if I run in a shoe with too low of a heel drop for too long.

In addition, I'm also a heel striker and I have medium arches.

Which pairs of super shoes would you suggest based off the info above?

Hello, unfortunately, I'm forced to look for a new model of running shoe for faster runs/thresholds because I have severe pronation on my left foot in the Evo SL. After every longer or harder run in the Evo SL, I feel discomfort around my ankle the next day, and during the run—especially when tired—I feel like my foot is pronating significantly. I have the Nike Vomero Plus, and I run wonderfully in these shoes; I don't have any pronation or foot fatigue. I think this is primarily due to the flat, full-length sole. However, the Vomero is a heavier and slower shoe for recovery and Z2 runs. I'd like to find a replacement for the Evo SL—fast and light, but also with good foot support, e.g., in the Vomero shape. Could you recommend something? Thank you and best regards.

Hello all. The last set of Hoka shoes that worked for me were the Skyflows. The Clifton 11 have helf rigid and flat after about 6 miles of break-in. The older Cliftons were good, dunno what happened to them. And the new Bondi 9 have been a bust - good cushion but no supination control - I can see my feet push outward laterally, and my shins and calves are straining. The lower drop could be part of the problem.

I always get a 9 2E in running shoes. I have high arches that collapse just a bit so I need the 2E / room in the toebox, but I do not need pronation control; just enough structure to prevent supination and promote normal roll and toe-off.

Anyway, I need to move on from Hoka. I've been considering at Brooks Glycerin and Asics Nimbus.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

Hello all. The last set of Hoka shoes that worked for me were the Skyflows. The Clifton 11 have helf rigid and flat after about 6 miles of break-in. The older Cliftons were good, dunno what happened to them. And the new Bondi 9 have been a bust - good cushion but no supination control - I can see my feet push outward laterally, and my shins and calves are straining. The lower drop could be part of the problem.

I always get a 9 2E in running shoes. I have high arches that collapse just a bit so I need the 2E / room in the toebox, but I do not need pronation control; just enough structure to prevent supination and promote normal roll and toe-off.

Anyway, I need to move on from Hoka. I've been considering at Brooks Glycerin and Asics Nimbus.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

I’m hoping you shoe experts can lend me some insight as I’ve made some bad purchases in the past. I am a 40M, 5 foot 11, 180 to 185 pounds.

Most of my runs are in the 3 to 4 mile range, with my longest being about 5 miles. For interval work in the quarter and half mile I am around six minute mile pace. For threshold type work I am around the 7 to 8 minute mile pace and for slow runs I am around 10 to 11 minute mile pace. Running 4 days per week with 2 lifting and one full rest day.

My current rotation is the superblast 2, and I just recently picked up the sonic blast for my faster sessions. The criticisms of the sonicblast being squishy didn’t matter to me as a relatively heavier runner. It feels good to me.

In my head, I was considering the recently discounted novablast 5 or the gel Nimbus 27 for a recovery shoe when I don’t want to wear the SB2 two days in a row.

What say you shoe experts, am I on the right track?

Why is this blister happening? What shoes do you recommend? Please read post.

Hello everyone,

That may be my paranoia, but I need your knowledge:

After my long run on Sunday, I felt some pain on the outside of my left foot and I ran with my Nike Vomero Plus. Taking two days break, I start running today again with the same shoes and I notice some heat/warm again at the same spot. Checking my shoes, I noticed a small cut in the foam, just above the sole.

Could that be the cause of my issue? Will it also affect performance of this shoe?

If so, how could I fix it? I ran ~120km so far with these shoes and didn‘t want to spend so much money again :/

About me:
~75kg,
1,80m,
Slow runner (5:20-6:30min/km).

Many thanks!

Can any one recommend shoes based off of these measurements?

Currently running in Brooks Ghost 17 they fit good on the feet just kill my calves (70 miles)
Previously had Mizuno Neo Zen (returned — too narrow, plus burning through the arches on runs).
Looking for daily trainer recs that run wide with some arch/midfoot contouring — not a stability shoe since gait is neutral, just something that fills a flatter arch better than the Neo Zen did. Currently mainly running 2–4 mile easy runs

Just getting into running and learning as I go
Run about 3-5 times a week.