BEST HALF MARATHON RACE SHOE FOR ME? - THE BIG HALF 2024 - METASPEED SKY / EDGE PARIS - EDDBUD

[@michaelcaricoo]

A vote for puma is a vote for big cat energy on race day. Good luck this weekend Ed

[@Gabriel85Mihai]

In May I had my PB in a half with the Edge Paris - 1:26:40. The shoe was just Amazing.

[@patrickvanderwal6324]

Let's get that 1:29:xx Edd!!! I'm just starting to train bit by bit for the Barcelona Marathon in March. It is still too hot over here to do any intense training.

[@EDDBUD]

Yeah very warm over there. Here is reasonable from day to day. Mornings a bit cooler now

[@smilingsunflower-q9p]

Best of luck with the race Edd. I'd like to see you use the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 even though the Sky is a proven shoe that works for you on race day. The reason is because I think there is a hair's breath between the shoes but I think the PDNE3 is surprisingly good in the performance stakes and more comfortable. Whatever you decide, I hope you break 1:30 or achieve a PB and the temps aren't too high on the day.

[@RunAllTheMiles]

Crocs.

[@EDDBUD]

🥉

[@tazpengra]

there was that family that ran/raced in Crocs because they were cheap. The Dad and one of the kids ran faster than 1:15. In Crocs. I forgot my running shoes on some camping trip once and ran in Crocs, and they really weren't that bad!

[@thecaptainchas2820]

Interestingly enough, I have almost the same decision and choices to make for a goal 10km on the same day: Around the Crown 10k, which is the biggest race in Charlotte, NC. I don’t have the Sky though. It’s between the Edge Paris, DevNitElite 3, and AlphaFly 3. I think I’m 90% learning on the Edge Paris for that pace. Good Luck, Edd!

[@saytani]

All the best Ed! I've done PBs in the Edge Paris at both the half and 10k myself this year. You've got this!

[@EDDBUD]

Fingers crossed!

[@CarlosChaconCostaRica]

After almost 5 months injured I started running again last week. I went for my Asics Novablast 4 for safety, but I had a brand new pair of Sky’s sitting around and today I could not resist: I regret nothing, they feel amazing! I think you are making the right choice for the half with them! Go for a PB!

[@EDDBUD]

Glad they are working out 👍🏼

[@NitrousMiike]

Perfect timing for this video. I have a half marathon in two weeks and I can't decide between the Metaspeed Sky Paris or the Vaporfly 3. Leaning slightly toward the Sky Paris.

[@kevinodonovan1593]

Went with metaspeed sky Paris for my half last Sunday, got pb of 1:33:00 so fair dues for chasing the 1:30! Stryd has 319w average with 500ft elevation, interesting comparison with your Yeovil stats.

[@honsten]

Hope you have fun out there! Given you did 1:31 with massive elevation I wouldn’t be at all surprised if you breezed a sub 90. Fresh pair of Metaspeed Sky perhaps?

[@Ray.J]

Congrats on your race! Might not have been the result you hoped for, but it was going to be warm you said. Anxious to hear your take on it.

[@EDDBUD]

Recap video just out now!

[@tomharvey-run]

Good choice champ. Will be rocking the same posh kicks. (Different colourway)

[@EDDBUD]

Hope to see you there!

[@marga_asana2run]

Dankeschön! Have a fun ride :) Sky =good choice - looking forward to your review :))

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks! 😃

[@ionpanaiti6343]

I hit my first HM with Sky in 1:25 and bought the yellow ones as a reserve. Once you are in the race, your legs are flying. SKY!

[@EDDBUD]

It’s my top choice right now 👍🏼

[@v6i838]

I’ve used the DN3E for half marathon, 10k & 5k and loved it for all 3 distances, getting PB’s in all 3 distances too. I’ll be using it next weekend for the GNR too. I think it’s a fantastic shoe

[@EDDBUD]

Really want to do that event. Looks ace

[@Runningnomad123]

Good luck and you gonna nail that sub90! In my next half I’m going for either Adios Pro 3 or AlphaFly 3. AP3 is a great great shoe

[@artgallard6513]

Good luck in the race! I would go with the Puma shoes, there's something to it.

[@Tony-em4cb]

Sky Paris of Alphafly 3 without any doubts. Alphafly can be better because of the downhills sections. But, the sky Paris are very well balanced too!

[@RunThePlanet]

I'm agreeing with you 🎉 the sky Paris is what I have put aside for the Manchester half on October where I will try to break 90 too 😃

[@Ray.J]

Good luck in the race! Can’t wait for the race recap! Choose the shoes you forget you’re wearing. Focus on other stuff. 😊

[@EDDBUD]

Good advice!

[@garethevans2499]

Very super best of luck with breaking the 90!

[@EDDBUD]

Fingers crossed!

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

Air Jordan. Vans. Converse Chuck Taylor. Sky Paris.

[@timo7641]

I ran 5k with low cut slim leather Chucks (its thinner than the regular model) and let me tell you that is the most memorable run for me, more memorable than any Super Shoe of course I can't walk normally for like 2 days after that.................

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

@@timo7641 I meant it tongue in cheek, but ok

[@kiteracer2497]

Blisters?​@@timo7641

[@willb-j7335]

Hope to see you there - great to have so much choice of shoes- like your Chanel - Alphafly 1 for me! Have a great run 👍

[@EDDBUD]

See you there!

[@stevegilbert1023]

Hoping I grab the sky Paris for the Manchester marathon next year. Good luck at the weekend!

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks!

[@andytlwy]

Best of luck with the race Ed ❤️

[@sheltonshots]

Go get it Ed! Plan on picking up a pair before my next HM as well.

[@seansmith1458]

I’m also running the big half on Sunday! Ran the bath half twice before - last Oct (1:58) and this March (1:38) - aiming for 1:35 for London 😅

[@EDDBUD]

Best of luck!

[@justoutlaw6423]

Sky it is. Good luck on Sunday.

[@rebelsage3158]

I have the Abingdon Marathon on the 20th October - my first full marathon since 2015 - and now in my 52nd year. I am thinking either the Asics Metaspeed Sky+ but the other option is the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro original...unless of course, I depart with more cash beforehand...conundrums.

[@timcarter1948]

Good luck Edd, hope you enjoy the race

[@duncfunk2998]

Have a good race Ed. Just signed up for my first ever half in 6 weeks time, Galway Bay. I'll be running in my Endorphin Pro 3's that I picked up on sale. Enjoying them so far.

[@EDDBUD]

Best of luck!

[@brokenfreddy1262]

A no brainer for me..the puma will always feel better for my feet and joints..I really can't see any difference in my race times with shoes..the weather and the course make more difference than what shoes I use..good luck and have a fun race..😊

[@i.p2088]

Glad to see the Met worked well 🎉.. I bought the Puma because it lasts much longer. However the Deviate Nitro Elite 3 outsole is not tenacious like normal Puma grip.

[@EDDBUD]

Yes but less depth to the lugs

[@JesusWasHeree]

Got a couple of 10k's and a half in sept/oct. Got the metaspeed sky on your reccomendation. Aiming for sub 40/90 mins so similar pace to you. Havent had the chance to use it yet but looking forward to giving it a go on the weekend

[@EDDBUD]

They are superb. Fav of the lot from many years

[@ATREU850]

Definitely AF3 for me sometimes ill switch it up for the VF3 depends on the course

[@whisperthebull6707]

Running a marathon in western NY on the same day, I have the Metaspeed Sky Paris but they’re still in the box, not sure about late in a marathon when I break down so going with Endorphin Pro 4. Solid wide base to that shoe…Best of luck Edd hope you get a PB! I need to have a good marathon b/c the last 2 weren’t good. Much prefer the half!

[@EDDBUD]

Have a great race! It’s looking a bit hot for a pb for me.

[@michaelkeegan3631]

Have a great race boss.

[@robertbien7895]

Good luck Edd!

[@tomwilkins4667]

Good luck 🚀 doing my first half this weekend but not sure what to run in either the Saucony speed 3s or newly purchased brooks Hyperion max 🤷‍♂️

[@steveh8758]

I recommend the puma deviate elite 3 as iv absolutely smashed all of my pbs in that shoe multiple times Might be tempted to go with alphafly 3 for half / full marathon tho as I absolutely love that shoe and it’s super comfortable but….. I think the puma might be faster .. at least for a half I only have ASICS meta speed sky Paris and it’s fast but it too firm for me although you like your firmer shoes so maybe you should go for the ASICS and they seem to work for you Good luck 🤞 I’m sure your smash it 👊 what ever shoes you wear

[@MartinCharlton-ds7ro]

Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 for me at The Big Half on Sunday.

[@00abbo]

Good luck and hope you get your PB. 🏃🏃💪💪💪👍

[@elevenbravo9742]

My sky Paris in the new yellow colorway still fresh in the box. I have a 5k on 9/8 not sure if want to wear those or my endorphin speed 4.

[@D92-d1n]

I ran a 1:34:30 half marathon personal best a couple weeks ago in the sky Paris. First time I wore them I ran a 10km PB 42:11, second time a half marathon PB. So fast.

[@EDDBUD]

Superb model. Asics nailed it

[@christopherweatherill348]

Good insight Edd. Thank you? Sky Paris for me.

[@EDDBUD]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@turbogt25]

Good luck, you got this

[@Martin-kq4dk]

Go for it Edd. I ran the buenos aires 21k last sunday in the takumi 9 in 1:25: 41 . I think any asics model over the magic speed is a real good option. So? which your choose for the 21k?

[@EDDBUD]

Maybe the sen a bit too narrow for me for a half

[@Manuel-901]

Good luck with the race. Like to EDDBUD. Have a great day.

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks!

[@nigeldooley5112]

Have a great race day Ed..👍

[@jackkasperski2912]

Good Luck, Edd!

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks!

[@bhky]

All the best for the race!! 🫡

[@macoyupadoodle]

The Puma might feel more consistent longer than the others (in the middle of the other choices?)

[@davidyangonzalez6660]

I'd go with the Sky also. Enjoy the race!

[@jonathansharp1628]

Hey, Ed. Enjoy the race. Did it last year and it was toasty. Was hoping for cooler this year but not to be. I’ll shout ‘hi’ if I see you at the start. I’m going trusted, old school on Sunday - VF2. Much prefer them to the VF3 over the HM.

[@EDDBUD]

Looks warm ish. I’m hoping for a change!

[@jonathansharp1628]

@@EDDBUD When a race sends out a ‘weather advisory’ email - not a great sign!

[@EDDBUD]

@@jonathansharp1628 yeah it’s going to be warm. Oh well! 🤣

[@kingofdeath5600]

I've just ordered the metaspeed sky's from France, as I can get them anywhere in the UK.... lets hope they arrive😂

[@PabloPerez-nd7se]

Watch out for the cobble section around Wapping in those Sky rockets

[@EDDBUD]

Oh no! Not cobbles!

[@andrewonmyway8184]

I'm coming over from Sweden to run the Big Half Edd. Not 100% fit this time Edd but I will give it ago. If I see you I will say Hi! Shoes will be Adizero pro 3s or my well worn Superblasts! Good luck to you and everyone else on Sunday!

[@EDDBUD]

Enjoy the city and the sights!

[@alfiqblmzln]

Hope the beard is here to stay.

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Both Asic's racing shoes are brilliant , got the Sky slightly used at a bargain and borrowed the Edge for a 15 mile try out (edge was really fun .. but have too many shoes to make it worth me calling my local running store to order) , but both models are a tad 'wibbly wobbly' (technical term) at the back if you get tired legs. which ever you end up choosing I am sure you will have a great race .. Lets go sub 90!

[@EDDBUD]

Keen to get some miles out of the edge. Feel the sky has proved all it has so far

[@stustillman8583]

Good luck Mate

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks!

[@isidrotormogarcia4879]

Metaspeed Sky this year seems a new magical shoe😊

[@EDDBUD]

It’s the low weight and improved softness

[@fergusdenoon1255]

TakumiSen, Vapourfly or Speed4 for me in the half, I'd likely go for the edge/sky... if I had a pair

[@leebrown3645]

The Puma deviate nitro sounds like a great shoe, I may have to grab a pair. The Asics Edge is very tempting for me, but low durability at that price a big no for me.

[@042766]

Best of luck with the race Edd! Got to go with sky paris. The Edge also made me run the way the shoe wanted me to go vs. how I wanted to run with the sky letting me do my thing. Plus did my first sub 20 in the 5k and sub 5 minute mile in the sky and legs felt pretty good after and the day after the run. Would love to get the DNE3 and see what they are about - the 2 didn't quite fit well on me regarding the upper. However, I may need to just go with what I have for some time as my kids and wife want to see a certain concert next year if we can get tickets and yes you can imagine who it is since Sally doesn't have to wait anymore.😂 will not pay aftermarket as I'm sure prices will be outrageous. Takes me back a decade ago when I tried to get Kate Bush tickets when she announced concerts which you can imagine sold out immediately and resellers were crazy. Did not get to see her as it was just too much.

[@EDDBUD]

Oasis tickets seems a lottery then expensive if you get lucky. Not sure on that fussed!

[@042766]

@@EDDBUD well that was a waste as I expected it to be - can't get on ticket sites and resellers charging minimum £700/ticket. Ok, back to buying running shoes then 😀

[@tommoore3292]

Nitro elites are savage

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

Come on Edd we all know you can do the sub 90!!

[@1sockdown12]

SKY needs another shot on a flatter coarse!

[@EDDBUD]

I’m close to certain now

[@mrtrustmeqoli3795]

Well done

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks!

[@drueggen]

Dankeschön🎉

[@markkirschstein]

get that sub 90 Edd!

[@gw4550]

Have a great race sir 🥂

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks!

[@Prinniev]

Have a great run!

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks!

[@faithfmrunning-ts3lq]

Good luck 👍

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks!

[@paulmulks]

I'm supposed to be doing The Big Half as well, but there are huge issues with the trains so not sure if I'll make it 😖

[@EDDBUD]

Oh! Better check on that

[@chapchappington2475]

DN3 💪

[@willwilling4728]

EDDBUD the Meta Speed Sky Paris still causes pain in my left arch after about an hour. Any chance the plate placement is the reason? Would the Meta Speed Edge Paris be a better option?

[@EDDBUD]

Gotta be the plate placement I suppose. The arch perhaps digging in?

[@markoljustina]

Justice for Eddbud

[@RunTommy123]

Prime X all the way

[@hahaheslop]

I'm doing Big Half too 🙂

[@EDDBUD]

Have a great race

[@itaymeiri5745]

Would you rank them the same for a slower 1:45-1:50 runner?

[@EDDBUD]

Maybe the alphafly could be a better bet for this type of pace? More cushion and not that much of a weight penalty on the shoe

[@Ben-yw8be]

I’d go Sky Paris. It excels at flatter courses. The Edge Paris in my opinion is a 5k-10k shoe. It is very fast and wants you to have a high turnover rate. The Deviate is just too heavy. The AF 3 is second choice for a half marathon PB but the Sky Paris beats it in terms of weight.

[@EDDBUD]

I agree on the edge observations

[@Sabundy]

Curious what you think about the long awaited Oasis reunion Edd

[@EDDBUD]

Could be fantastic with some rose tinted spectacles.

[@Sabundy]

@@EDDBUD I see what you did there .....

[@RainerSchmitt-pv4df]

Go for SUB90 - 🏃🏼‍♂️🍀 -

[@honsten]

This!

[@garethevans2499]

Oh yeah, and don't forget that the bit in Docklands does something really weird to GPS on watches! Done this event a couple of times, not this year, and have had my watch suddenly switch from kilometres to miles and also confirm I've run a 2 minute k before. It sorts itself out, and it might be Polar specific, but FYI

[@EDDBUD]

Will be on the Stryd pod too so might help a bit for distance.

[@markherbert8542]

Good luck Edd. I have got a similar issue/debate, whether to go for either VF v2 (208 miles but my PB shoe), Endorphin Pro 3 (140 miles) or Adios Pro 2 (60 miles) for the Cardiff 10k tomorrow. What would you go with?

[@markoljustina]

EP3 for sure; got all of them

[@EDDBUD]

The pro 3 out of those

[@markherbert8542]

@@EDDBUD thanks. Went with the EP3 and managed to sneak in a PB on a humid day. Proves that sometimes your association to PBs and a specific make or model is just in your head.

[@simonmattock2880]

Odd question but did I spot you in Cornwall this morning? 😅

[@EDDBUD]

No I have been inside a very warm office all day. 🤣

[@simonmattock2880]

@@EDDBUD you therefore have a doppelgänger 😂 luvin the pods keep up the great job your doing. You’ve helped my half marathon selection with your latest episode 🙌🏃

[@ProfilerGman77]

I just picked up a pair of the Sky Paris for my first half in Porto on 15/9! How much breaking in would you recommend beforehand Edd? Cheers

[@EDDBUD]

I would do a long run to get the feel.

[@ProfilerGman77]

Cheers Edd, can’t wait give em a go !

[@teresavanlokven9767]

If you don't sub 1:30 i'll be surprised . Good to be cagey but let's be honest these shoes are all fast and you'll go sub 89. Be positive. Ian

[@EDDBUD]

I’m not so sure. It’s warm tomorrow and windy as hell here. Very odd conditions.

[@al_conroy]

No love for the puma FastR2 anymore?

[@EDDBUD]

Still like it but doesn’t quite do it for me at HM pace

[@cheekster777]

Hi

[@EDDBUD]

🥇

[@cheekster777]

@@EDDBUD 🫡

[@JDeezle21]

PUMA!!!❤

[@TheValonquar]

Hi edd Im having knee pain 1 week before my HM :( Runners knee I suppose

[@EDDBUD]

It’s so upsetting when this happens. Hope your ok

[@Mr80Miles]

Sky Paris.

[@matthiass.6678]

Dankeschön requires the metric system^^

[@andrewstorm8240]

One on one foot and one on the other

[@EDDBUD]

🤣

[@bluesque9687]

Hi Edd, if i may suggest, would appreciate if you put the chapter markers, so we can jump to different parts when we revisit the vids to find something in particular! Thanks!

[@NeillyVille]

Sound a bit low today and less enthusiastic Ed, everything okay bud 😅 Would choose the Alphafly 3 myself

[@EDDBUD]

@@NeillyVille early morning video. Not a soul was awake!

[@JackWait-v6c]

Hey I am going to buy a pair of road racing shoe for the half marathon and up I was wondering what shoe you would recommend?

[@EDDBUD]

The Metaspeed Sky paris and Puma deviate nitro elite 3 are superb for this

[@JackWait-v6c]

@@EDDBUDOk thank you

[@Stevenc1984]

Good luck for The Big Half! There'll be no need for a camel hair coat this weekend 🐫

[@EDDBUD]

Might get a sombrero so I can blend in.

[@Stevenc1984]

@@EDDBUD Buenos dias.