Thanks for your honest review! I bought the Kayano 30 in size 45, both the standard and wide version. Since my feet is a bit wide in the forefoot, I thought the wide version could be a good fit. It has a lot of room in the toebox and my small toe doesnt rub agaibst the side mesh. But the overall volume and height of the wide version is also increased so I dont get a snug fit in the heel area. So they are very comfy in the forefoot but a bit loose in the heel. Its not like they are slipping but if I hold my shoe, I can quite easily remove my foot from the shoe despite it being tied with rhe runners lock. The standard version has still some space in the toebox for my toes to wiggle but my small toes are pushing a bit against the hard mesh on the side. The standard version also has less volume overall and fot more snug. The heel counter is grabbing my heel better and there is no sliding in the heel at all. Seems the wide version of the kayano is wide overall and not just in the toebox. My last pair was a kayano 28 in size 44 (normql width) and the sidewalls cracked on both feet of the shoes due to it was a bit tight and small toes were rubbing/pushing agaibst the sidewall. I had good runs in them but mt small toe nails got purple often. Should I go for the standard version with an overall snug fit and a bit more cramped feeling or the wide version with more space in the toebox but that aint as snug in the heel are? The wide version is much more comfy in the toebox, giving my toes plenty of room to move in all directions (spread out/ up n down). Sorry for my long question but would appreciate advice from someone with as much experience like u have.

Hi Old Man Van! What is your foot length? I'd like to know if you have 2 or 2.5 cm space between the toes and toe guard.

I will definitely let you know. Your recommendations have been super helpful. The Wolaco running short are the best! I’ve purchased three pairs. I’m going to invest in a good pair of long distance running shoes for my first half Marathon! ❤️

These shoes may be my next purchase! I seen you running in the New York Half in March. I said “ooh OMV has some cool shoes on! The girls have a purple stripe on them! 😍👍🏻

What a small world! I ran the UCONN Health 10k. Congrats on your win! It was a beautiful day. Your video just came across my suggested videos to watch, but now I have to subscribe! I have the pro 3s that I tested out at the 10k and they got me a pb. Planning on using them for the Hartford Marathon in October.

Congratulations on beating John, who is apparently a local running legend. Well done! It sounded like you were going into childbirth labor there at the finish line. 🤢

I smiled when the lady told you she was going to the back of the pack "where I belong." Me too! But I still enjoy my races, even if I'm not fast in them!

That looks like a very cute town. Nice.

That is so cool that Senator Blumenthal came out to support the race. Nice.

How is the Pro4 compared to Pro 2.I have the Pro 2's and I just love them for the race (10K and HM)

Thank you for the interesting review update! Do you overpronate? I saw you were testing the Guide 17s, which I love as my daily trainers and wondering if the EP4 could be a half marathon race day option for me as I have my first race coming up in September. I overpronate, and the Guide 17 has a great (mild?) stability for me and I have taken it on three half marathon training runs so far without issues. So far have also been considering using the Guides for race day since I know I can do in them! Since you know the Guides, how does the stability compare?

Congratulations!

Aww what a great way to spend Father’s Day! congratulations!! How exciting!! 👍🏻

Congratulations on winning your age group. I enjoy your videos, and when I can't make it to a race, watching your videos makes it seem like I'm there. John Minervino is a legend. I ran over 200 races with him, and I only beat him in two races, both being short. One was a one-mile race, the Spring Street One Mile, and I finished in 5:31 with John maybe 2 seconds behind. I had my GoPro on my head, and when I watched the video, I said "I'm dying" close to the finish, which I didn't remember saying until I watched the video. The other race was a two-mile race. For all other races, I never even got close to him. He is an amazing runner and amazing person. See you soon at the races. I'm glad both of you are not in my age group. I'm getting close to aging out of 50-59. Also, John not only ran road races in all 169 towns but he also placed in his age group in all 169 towns in CT.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ By the way, I told John about the video and sent him the link.

Hey Old Man Van, great race, great video, and super cool to "run" into you! See you at the next one!

Awesome!

I hate this. I love Guide 15-16. Now saucony is like Hoka design. what is the series of Saucony now that still having the post? and lower. any reviewer that is actually having the flat feet?

3rd video. I am now subscribing just cuz I enjoy how detailed your reviews are. I think I am getting addicted to stability shoes. I started with Hoka Gaviota then Saucony Guide then thinking of getting either a Kayano or Adrenaline. I have plantar fasciitis and I so so loved my Gaviota! I don’t want to wear any shoe that’s not a stability shoe.

I just bought this last week and felt like I am falling off balance rather than get more balance. I don’t feel stable at all or I may just not be a fan of rockers

i`m 51 yrs old.. just started running few mths ago.. my recent 10km race was 1:13... your video and spirit really inspiring me.. what is your advice for me to run?

i am using this shoe for speed and long run,,, its an amazing shoes...

I overpronate and have a quite wide midfoot. I have been using asics kayano up to kayano 28. Ordered gt 2000 11 but it felt very snug and even tight in the forefoot. Do u recommend the brooks glycerin gts? I mostly run 5 kms and use my shoes for long walking.

So what is the rank for the shoes now? Would you recommend 4s or 3s at this point? Also what sizing ? I hear a lot of people saying size up 1/2 size.

There is NO excuse that the race cheated you out of instant results and an awards ceremony. Thousands of race organizations run several races at the same time, so it IS possible. I know this from doing races for decades and being retired from a software company that has produced much more complicated software programs than race results [like Payroll for an enterprise with 105 thousand employees, etc.] Disgusting! NOT fair to the runners or the sponsors who want the runners to have a great experience.

What is that interesting building on the medal? I assume it is some local historical building that is famous.

Well done, Bill! Congratulations on your super-fast half marathon and your age group win! Excellent!

Hi, great job! I was the guy in the red shirt that said hi too u before the race!

Congratulations on a great race from your Boston Marathon friend from Florida ! (Robert) Impressive pace in defending your title ! ! ! Thanks again for such positive and motivating videos !

Well done sir, congratulations!

Beautiful day for a run! Good to see you Bill. Awesome job defending your AG title!! Thank you for the shout out

Congratulations 🎉🎉

Yah!! Congrats!! Running in the heat has been my weak point. Good job for being able to endure the heat! ☀️👍🏻

Good job!

Waiting for your Kayano 31 Review !

A little late to the party but congrats on your BQ!!! What a huge accomplishment. I just signed up to run the MCM - it will be first full marathon! So glad you made such great videos on the marathon, it isn’t as widely vlogged as many others.

I just bought K30. N I chose it by your honest and direct reviews. I run and also have long shifts in hospital. Thanks Old man van

Just ran a PB in my local 5km race and won in these bad boyzzz.

I would love to see you do a one-mile race. The Brooklyn Mile is on Sunday, August 4; registration opens at Noon on Friday, June 14. New York Road Runners' famous Fifth Avenue Mile in September is already 'registration closed' but the elite race is always on TV every year, and maybe you can race the citizens' race in 2025. [Both mile races have separate heats, separate starting times by age groups.]

So all your distance runs in training for the Boston Marathon turned out to be "aerobic base-building" for a lightning-fast 5K!!!!! ⚡

Bill, I'm sorry I am just now watching this - my best friend's life fell apart and I had to help - so I'm late to your video. I am so PROUD of you for running with, and then finishing ahead of the women's winner. Wow!!! Fabulous. 10th overall out of 624. Well done! That is true "giving back" when you are "pacing" the elite women in a race!!!

Bill - We all knew "it wasn't you" with your Boston finish time being slower than you had trained for / dreamed of. Remember, I was there in Boston, watching - I felt the heat and humidity - I had watched your videos and knew what time you were training for, but I felt the weather you were racing in and I knew it was NOT your fault that you were slower. You didn't need this 5K to prove this to you, Buddy !!! [But I'm happy for you that this 5K made you feel better about Boston.]

That's awesome.

Awesome, Awesome!! 👍🏻😃

If you need this much consideration, I’m gonna go ahead and say it’s not far off from the 3 😅 Subbed man, like your content. Love seeing guys your age getting after it and also being tech savvy! Keep it up boss 👊🏼

Congrats on a great race! Looking forward to seeing your next adventures!