BEST RUNNING SHOES FOR EACH DISTANCE - 5K, 10K, HALF & FULL MARATHON - EDDBUD

[@Feanaro5503]

I’m in the US, and I did a 15K last October in 1:16:39 (8’13” pace) and that gave me the confidence to sign up for an April half marathon, which I just did in 1:49:37 (8’22”). Used the Endorphin Pro 2 for both, and it was great.

[@EDDBUD]

Maybe I shall seek out a 10 miler here

[@d4ve3]

I love it. So many options. We are lucky to be runners in a time of such bountiful options. I’ve currently got the Takumi Sen 8s for shorter distances and Adios pro 3 for longer. But I obviously want to try them all!

[@Oleg_Kol]

This is a first for me: I got more excited by the music recommendation than the shoes. This track is going to my “fast pace” playlist. Running my home town race Tar Heel 10 miler this weekend. This track may work for the steep downhill section

[@EDDBUD]

It’s a banger. Though be mindful it’s not for a Sunday stroll. 🤣👍🏼

[@Manuel-901]

Good morning. Excellent recommendation. I prefer the saucony endorphin pro 4. Like to EDDBUD. Have a great friday.

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks for sharing!

[@davidh5429]

Tip, if you get a heat gun and some old worn Temo nexts/Alphafly. You can transplant the Air pods to any Alphafly if you ever get a blown pod and got no more warenty. I have had a couple Frankenstein Alphafly. Air pods are size sensitive though.

[@RoshanFernandez-md5cf]

Thanks Edd, I love your videos and will try to support you when I can. Best wishes, Roshan 😊👊🏾

[@EDDBUD]

Many thanks for the super support. I appreciate it 👍🏼👊

[@RoshanFernandez-md5cf]

You’re very welcome Edd, have a great day 😊

[@jeffreyschulz8773]

I love the Takumi Sen 10 (221g, 11.5US) over 5km, the Streakfly (200g, 11.5US) is also awesome but I just set a Park Run PB in the Skechers Go Run Speed Elite Hyper, my lightest shoe at 190g for size 11US. I plan on trying the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris soon.

[@EDDBUD]

Yeah the sen is such a good model. Last 3 or so hit the spot

[@philnewton277]

Great channel Ed, always enjoy your vids. I broke 6 year half marathon and 5k pbs in the past week both in Hoka Rocket x 2s. As an over-pronator these machines suit over all distances.

[@EDDBUD]

Good to see more rocket x 2 love

[@Crose46]

Exactly what I’m looking for thank you Ed

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks for tuning in

[@blueskydays413]

If my goal is to set a PB in these distances I'd probably go: 5K - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Nike VF3) 10K - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 1) Half - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 1) Full - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Adidas Adios Pro 3)

[@nicnak4475]

Ten mile used to be a very popular UK event in the nineties Edd, it was good training for the half.

[@EDDBUD]

It was a bit tongue in cheek 🤣 Any old distance is good with me

[@Matt_Kraczon]

Ha! Just ran the Cherry Blossom 10 mi in DC and running another 10 mi at Disney World this weekend. No idea why we like that distance, but it is a nice one.

[@EDDBUD]

Don’t get many of those here. But tempted to have a blast at it sometime. Not sure what pace I would adopt! Never considered it 🤣👍🏼

[@Matt_Kraczon]

It’s right between 10k and half for pacing , as for shoe selection it’s probably too long for the Sen 10 , the new Asics Meta Sky or Edge Paris would be excellent although I don’t have either, yet. I usually go with the Adios Pro 3 but going to break out the vapor fly 2 for this one.

[@EB_TheRebel]

Absolutely bang on with the Moving Fusion recommendation!

[@the1ofus]

if I had the money for the sen 10 I would've bought it immediately, it's honestly a dream shoe for me to run in

[@EDDBUD]

It’s very globe like. Such a good usable durable model too

[@irritablearchitect]

I'm going to try the (new to me) Saucony Sinister soon, in a 5K event. Hope it works well, very light and flexible.

[@EDDBUD]

I forgot about that one. Don’t see many pairs over here

[@bhky]

Thanks for the great recommendations!

[@EDDBUD]

You are so welcome!

[@kevinclark5086]

The adidas prime x strung v2 has been a god send for me for my marathon training. It really looks after the legs and encourages you to go faster. Ive even considered using it for the race itself.

[@EDDBUD]

Liked it but it was a downgrade from the v1.

[@kevinclark5086]

​@@EDDBUD I never tried the v1 because of the stability issues people mentioned. But the only niggle on the v2 is those plastic lace holders at the top I've found.

[@kylekermgard]

I wish I could afford to buy all these super shoes lol. My favorite shoe I've tried for pretty much every distance is the Fast-R 2 right now. I think that thing is just built for a big runner like myself. It's also holding up real well after 200 miles.

[@richshelley2922]

I would go Vapor 3 in all 4 distances atm although no plans to go the full snickers again atm. Incredibly versatile shoe, why buy 4 when 1 will do, PB’b last weekend in it 16:38 over 5k at 53, it’s beautiful

[@nigeldooley5112]

Yes trying a Manchester sortie too after another Chester marathon this autumn, a solid winter training block required for Manchester i suspect 😂

[@timtrenholm3698]

I found Chicago was very easy to get into, compared to all the other majors. No cutoff, just the age bracket times. My qualifying time for Chicago was 10mins slower than the BQ, and that's without adding the current Boston 5:29min additional cutoff....so over 15mins. Which most people say is only going to increase for 2025.

[@davidh5429]

Alphafly 3 turns out to be quite a fun sprint training shoe. Just wish it had a little less drop to allow more foot flexing.

[@EDDBUD]

🥈

[@ianstyring9602]

I'm here for the Silver Shadow!

[@EDDBUD]

🪙

[@paulmulks]

Those things ruined my legs during my Army days 😂

[@jamiewakefield6332]

Silver shadow? What luxury! I had to use the Dunlop Green Flash as school!

[@anthonyhewson1]

My shin splints just came back after reading that comment

[@mrm9561]

Glad you mentioned about money talks....see same people getting places every year...even a friend of mine she knows someone at TCS and she always gets vip spot with tent pre race etc....

[@EDDBUD]

Serious? The Instagram crew always get in. It’s quite irritating. Especially the “photo at every mile” lot. Really gets my goat

[@mrm9561]

@@EDDBUD yep! She even says to me like...'You should do London with me' more chance of winning euro millions tonight than me getting a lottery spot.

[@Lee-mx5li]

Another great analysis!!

[@EDDBUD]

Glad you think so!

[@paulpatrick885]

Saucony Sinister is a great 5K race shoe for me - 139g - super light non plated shoe - great flexibility and still has a decent enough grip. I've used it for 10K as well and it worked well but your legs will get more beat up. It's a trade off. Saucony Fastwitch 9 is my current choice for 10K - Half Marathon - nice light weight simple trainer. I'd like to try the Metaspeed Edge Paris if I can get them in the UK in my size (UK 9/EU 44)

[@white_deer1]

Agreed. I have the Saucony Sinister too and can agree it is a trade off. Super light but my legs felt like trash afterwards. I feel it rewards runners who have good form and strong powers of recovery. Not me unfortunately. A lot of ground feel too and very snug race fitting upper. It's an overlooked shoe for sure.

[@00abbo]

Great recommendations Edd and very informative as usual. Will have to give a few of these a try. 👍👍

[@EDDBUD]

Appreciate you tuning in 👍🏼👊

[@drwilycoyote3804]

Surprised Adios Pro 3 didn’t make your list for the full! You sang praises about it in your various reviews.

[@EDDBUD]

The upper just doesn’t quite work for me

[@user-qc6mo7tr7c]

And it is a 2022 model😢. I am thinking of buying my third pair ahead of Comrades this year, but am secretly hoping the AP4 might finally appear

[@markherbert8542]

For the Newport marathon I am opting for the Endorphin Pro 3. For shorter distances, my 5k, 10k, 10 miles and HM PBs have all been in the VF v2. Although I recently broke my Parkrun PB with my Adios Pro 2s that have 300 miles on them. Durability of lightstrike Pro is incredible!

[@EDDBUD]

The Adios pro 2 is cursed for me. The dog lead shoulder incident and the DNF at Brighton!

[@tillsammans3120]

At long last..Nice shout out for the Hi Tech Silver Shadow!

[@white_deer1]

I'm looking forward to the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 later in the year.

[@EDDBUD]

Yes that’s top of my list

[@timwatkiss6123]

I've entered Manchester next year as well see you there!

[@EDDBUD]

See you there!

[@brokenfreddy1262]

Rocket x2 is my racing shoe at all distances..I may try alphafly V3 or the Diadora cara carbon for the marathon..needs more testing yet..

[@EDDBUD]

The rocket is an undervalued shoe. A bit overlooked

[@ozenfant_ozn]

i am in the market for a 5k/10k atm, don't actually have one right now, was considering the asics magic speed 3 or the saucony sinister, two quite different shoes apparently... hoka cielo road is the wildcard here. was listening to an old Kemal-set yesterday while out for my run, wasn't in the best of moods, quite cold and windy evening, but oh boy, that mix gave me serious goosebumps! nothing better than those golden bangers from konflict, bad company etc., really get the blood pumping.

[@EDDBUD]

Love me some old Bukem sets too for the long run. Meditation music

[@TheHutchRuns]

10 miles is a great distance Edd, the perfect step up from 10k before running a half. We have two local 10 milers and they are always very popular. You ought to give one a try 🙂

[@Mr80Miles]

Got a 10k on country track coming up with a monster hill in it, will use Takumi Sen (8)

[@EDDBUD]

The Sen 8. Start of the super sen series.

[@laurentpierre7419]

Got the metaspeed sky Paris lined up for the Newport marathon next Sunday 🎉

[@EDDBUD]

Best of luck! Big Alan my running friend is doing that one too. And Kev next% often featured on the channel.

[@GlenfordR]

I purchased a Nike vaporfly 3 and I am not having a very bad time with it. I've ran 16 miles with them so far and the heal area (of the right foot only) is very loose, I tried tightening it as tight as possible and every time I start running in them, I can feel the looseness of it and my ankle starts to hurt. Am I the only one experiencing something like his?

[@EDDBUD]

Maybe try a thicker sock plus a runners knot. I found both helped with the vf3

[@GlenfordR]

@@EDDBUD I always use a runners knot, I will have to try a thicker socks. Right now my ankle actually hurts again, and I only ran six miles this time.

[@christianschobinger1131]

Great as always 😊

[@EDDBUD]

Thank you so much 😀

[@yeahyeah9869]

From where can I buy takumi sen, I can't seem to find it and has been searching for 1 month

[@EDDBUD]

It’s been out in the uk for ages. Where in the world are you based?

[@yeahyeah9869]

@@EDDBUD India

[@leeharrison1017]

Signed up for Manchester 2025 after a great event this year, got a pb and feel I can hopefully achieve more next year. Hopefully will bump into you at the start, finish or somewhere in between. But first Valencia is calling in December!

[@EDDBUD]

Oh. Now that’s tempting 👍🏼

[@andytlwy]

Got my first 1/2 marathon this Sunday in Maastricht here in the lowlands! Can already feel the nervy morning tummy rumblings 💩

[@EDDBUD]

Oh no! I hate that feeling. Though it soon disappears after the start

[@andytlwy]

@@EDDBUD 1:57 PB and remarkably clean underwear despite initial concerns 🤣

[@EDDBUD]

@@andytlwy 👊🤣

[@stevecolders]

No mention of the Wave Rebellion Pro? That’s a nuts shoe but got to be worthy of consideration.

[@outerheaven8797]

I think it's worth pointing out that shoe choices are subjective, whatever works for one person may not work for someone else. We're all individuals- for example.. >a) there are forefoot, midfoot and heel-first foot strikers; >b) differences between males and females, men tend to have roughly oblong shaped feet, women's feet are more triangular- wider forefoot, thinner heel. Find out what works best for you. These are the shoes that I've found to be good/not so good for different scenarios. Daily trainers.... >Nike Pegasus 39- 5k, 10k on tarmac or light trails during drier months. >Saucony Ride 15- training miles during drier months on road. Becomes very slightly unstable on uneven surfaces. >Mizuno Wave Rider 25- longer summer half marathon training runs, good build quality, robust, the higher heel-toe drop will not suit everyone. Tempo.... >Saucony Endorphin Speed 3- versatile, 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon, speed workouts on road. >Puma Deviate Nitro 2- like the Speed 3, for tarmac or light trails during drier months. Trail.... >Mizuno Wave Daichi 7- from muddy 5k parkruns up to middle distance (around 10k to 15k), road to trail shoe with good build quality. >Mizuno Wave Mujin 9- 6mm lugs stop you slipping in very muddy conditions, too heavy for competitive running, ok for easy efforts. >Inov-8 Mudclaw 300- Running all on grass- the 8mm lugs, and lack of cushioning mean not suitable for hard surfaces. You don't need the most expensive shoes to set a good time in your goal race, consistent training is far more important!

[@brynthomas1498]

Lots of 5 mile/10 mile races down south. Seem to be more popular. Id do Manchester just to meet edd midsole.

[@EDDBUD]

It’s because we have windy roads that are odd distances.

[@trockenthal8264]

There's no shortage of 10 miles races if you look a short distance to the east. The Hampshire Road Race League has five 10 milers out of a total of 13 races, all open to the public. Hayling, New Forest, Ryde (IOW), Alton, Salisbury. You should give it a go. For me they feel more like a shorter HM than. Long 10k, if that makes sense...

[@markherbert8542]

Same in South Wales. Typically 10 mile races are late winter for spring marathon prep. Same goes for 20 mile races. Done two 10 mile races and two 20 mile races in the last 3 months.

[@paulmulks]

Great South Run in Pompy is also a decent 10 mile event

[@AstrumG2V]

Dam tot Damloop in Amsterdam!

[@braydonkampher7848]

@@markherbert8542🧢

[@DTOWNRW16]

Will be doing the largest 10 miler in the US in the Sky Paris. Depending on how it goes ill do my first marathon in november. Considering the pro 3 for that because it would be nice to have some more support over the longer distance.

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

Looking forward to your review of the redesigned TS10. Curious why they didn't uprev it to the TS11.

[@blueskydays413]

@Wings_nut I don't know all the latest lingo but what does "uprev" mean?

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

@blueskydays413 Moving up the revision (version) from 10 to 11, since it was a redesign.

[@blueskydays413]

@@MyFatAdaptedLife Thanks. Is the TS11 a new redesign again rather than a tweak like how they just changed the upper in the TS8 to TS9.

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

@@blueskydays413 Adidas works in mysterious ways.

[@EDDBUD]

Has it been redesigned? The 10 only came out at the start of 2024

[@cuthomas4664]

Alphafly 3 dominaces the FM event in our recent running event. A few Adidas Adios Pro 3, some Asics, some Hoka, but 95% elite runners trust the Alphafly

[@EDDBUD]

Yes I still see more Vaporfly 2 and alphafly 3 at races.

[@youbi179]

I just smashed my PB at our popular 10miles in Belgium today. Seems only the UK don’t do them 😂. Raced in a old pair of Speed 3’s with already 600k on them. Phenomenal shoe

[@EDDBUD]

They have some but not as many

[@honsten]

Takumi Sen for everything. Full beans.

[@DavidLEE-lb7pf]

What do you think about Sky Paris for full marathon?

[@EDDBUD]

Bit too quick for me

[@jefreywith1f924]

My choice for a 5k or 10k race would be the Topo Cyclone 2 or the Altra Escalante Racer. Edd, to me the Adidas energy rods sound like a jaw harp because they " boing" you foward. 😂

[@markevans4088]

Nice, Hi-Tec Silver Shadow, issued as standard kit by the British Army in the 90's!

[@EDDBUD]

They were very “available” over here

[@user-qc6mo7tr7c]

I was SUPER surprised by the Puma Fast-FWD! Especially if you land a little bit towards the middle instead of towards the toes. The plate then really catapult you forward! Won't buy them over the King T-Sen though. The Takumi is a lot more versatile(for a speedster) and can handle 5,10 and the half in my experience very well

[@EDDBUD]

Yeah the sen is a good trainer too in fairness

[@randenlewis152]

what about rebellion pro 2?

[@EDDBUD]

Haven’t tested it

[@randenlewis152]

@@EDDBUD i mean the pro 1

[@RegenTonnenEnte]

Is was wondering wether Puma and Adidas offer their performance shoes with any kind of discount in the UK? Havent seen ANYTHING on discount from both for ages, not even old colourways in last sizes... Puma difn't even lets me use a birthday code on any of their running shoes

[@EDDBUD]

Check startfittness for such deals. They have loads on offer

[@pstephens1234]

Come on ASICS, make some larger sizes. Getting fomo on the sky Paris!

[@kevinlevinson9512]

I wear the nike vomero 17 as my daily. I have a half marathon in just over a month and really want the asic sky Paris for race day. How many miles to break them in and can you train in them

[@EDDBUD]

The foam on the asics is the magic. I think getting used to them over 20 odd miles then only use them for premium tempo sessions till the race

[@SimonJames-c7e]

Loving my rocket x2 for any distance but definitely best at half marathon 14:21

[@jonleexz]

I'll probably use Hyperion Elite 4 for my next 10k... very underrated and hated by many reviewers (because they are not using peba) but I love em for faster session and shorter races

[@EDDBUD]

I tried to get a review pair of those but brooks have gone quiet on me

[@paultaylor4056]

Dear Mr. Midsole. Where do ya think the Under Armour Elite fits into the mix? I don’t think there’s enough foam to protect for the half or full; but a 10k ???

[@EDDBUD]

Half for me. It’s a more responsive model.

[@bpg201]

Had to laugh at the 10 mile comment....that's my favorite distance! It offers a nice challenge but doesn't destroy you! I've done many half marathons as well, but it sure is nice to stop at mile 10! I've got a 10 mile race on the calendar in just over a week. I've not exactly trained for it....but I'll get through it.

[@EDDBUD]

Best of luck on your race! Not many around here

[@krisweston9732]

Absolutely agree you can really gun it without dying

[@charstringetje]

10mi (and the metric equivalent 15km) are the amateur's half: a race you complete between 50 and 60 minutes. That's skimming the surface of CP or threshold pace: go slightly over and you'll crash, go under and you won't get the most out of it. They're probably my favourite road distance, because, like the marathon, it tests an important physiological barrier. Where the marathon tests the fuel side, the 10mi tests the oxygen side of "combustion". Elites run the half in about an hour, which boggles the mind.

[@EDDBUD]

@@charstringetje I actually quite like the 10 mile distance. Mainly because your into double figures. 👍🏼🤣

[@charstringetje]

@EDDBUD Two of the biggest running events in the Netherlands are the Damloop -a 10mi from Amsterdam to Zaandam- and the Zevenheuvelenloop -a 15k where Joshua Cheptegei ran the world record. But I guess after Brexit, that doesn't count as "around here".

[@TheHutchRuns]

Streakfly for track or 5k, Hoka Rocket X2 for 5k/10k, Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris for half and maybe a marathon but think I'd go Nike Alphafly 3 for the full snickers!

[@EDDBUD]

Can’t believe the London marathon used to be sponsored by Mars. Can you imagine it now? 🤣

[@yiann1sk]

Why not Metaspeed Paris for Marathon? Too narrow?

[@EDDBUD]

Bit to quick for me. I would burn out too fast

[@yiann1sk]

@@EDDBUD Ahahah even the "rejection" of Sky Paris is an actual compliment!

[@EDDBUD]

@@yiann1skI would go out to quick in a marathon in those!

[@RunThePlanet]

I tried the metaspeed Paris edge and sky at the Tokyo expo earlier this year. The difference between the 2 is the same as last versions. Though the Paris is way better than the last rev. I'm a cadence runner that would like to stride more and the sky suits me better both times, maybe it's because of the more cushioning at the front. Just bought the sky Paris 😁

[@EDDBUD]

The sky is superb. Can’t believe the edge can be better

[@RunThePlanet]

@@EDDBUD for me the edge is pointless, it's just a lesser performance shoe, but we are all a little bit different, I'm sure it suits someone.

[@mkscott12]

Hykes Ultra Sport, best shoes I have owned and will never go back to regular shoes.

[@nigelphillips2523]

What would be good for a heavier runner doing there first marathon. Looking at a 5.5hr marathon

[@EDDBUD]

Maybe the primex or the Cielo x1. Superblast a good shout too

[@benreiter7218]

How about the Asics Magic Speed 3 for 10K and 5K? It's awesome for snappier runs and intervals.

[@EDDBUD]

Sounds like a good shout. Haven’t tried those so can’t comment too much

[@davidpearson6011]

What about the Endorphin Speed 4 and Adidas Adizero Boston 12 your thoughts

[@EDDBUD]

The speed is too flexible for racing for me. Good trainer though. The Boston is a decent shout though but heavy for some

[@richardantrobus7186]

Which is the white and green nike shoe in the thumbnail? Love the look and thought it was a streakfly but couldn't see anything like it online

[@EDDBUD]

Streakfly

[@dhgpan]

Morning!

[@EDDBUD]

Good morning and thanks for tuning in

[@deshkanagrikhoon]

You showed Asics Metaspeed Edge and were talking about Asics metaspeed Sky😅.You are the finest Shoetuber btw😊

[@EDDBUD]

Nah image I had was the sky. Shoe in hand was the sky.

[@maximilianklein2062]

He wasn't the edge has a black sole

[@Martin-kq4dk]

Puma is a good option. Im using the elite 2 and can be considered as a second option for short distance. I think that any asics with carbon plate is better under 21K. Wait for real discounts.

[@EDDBUD]

Yeah the Puma is a top shoe. One that lets your as you wish rather than being too controlling

[@alangray8952]

Silver shadow, the classic army issue 🤌

[@EDDBUD]

🪙

[@042766]

Edd - any place to get the AF 3 in the uk size 10/us 11? Can't find them anywhere here except huge markups on secondary sites - stock x, eBay in the US - even with the currency exchange - never was a vapor fly fan but if these can get me through those last marathon miles, I'll try them - taking the sky's on a long run this weekend for the half but if you think the af3 help more during those long distances, will try etc.

[@EDDBUD]

I think more coming early may

[@torontocitizen6802]

My go-to race shoe for any distance is the Saucony Ride 17. Why? Because it’s the fastest shoe I own! I only started running 4 months ago so I don’t need anything faster or fancier at this stage.

[@jamiewakefield6332]

Hi edd, top vid as always. I got the Takumis and Sky Paris (and prime x strung for that matter) after your top recommendations. Many, many thanks amazingly, that rotation has allowed me to me so consistent and make huge progress. Quick question. What are the socks you swear by?

[@EDDBUD]

My fav are from UYN the runners five. Best socks out there. They are toe socks but insanely good and keep the toes looking and feeling good

[@RichDL-p7f]

Hey Ed, great content as ever! Is there any word on when Puma is releasing Deviate Nitro Elite 3 and Deviate Nitro 3 in UK? Currently only run in Puma and I love them, excellent value and great feel on the run!

[@EDDBUD]

Shouldn’t be too long now on those 2

[@drueggen]

Dankeschön! 🎉🎉🎉

[@EDDBUD]

I appreciate you tuning in

[@freddygonzalez1265]

Running beach 2 bay with the AF3 Volts hopefully it’s a snappy shoe

[@EDDBUD]

Hope it works out well for you

[@ROYBOYBODBOY]

You mention ‘blown out air pods’ in the Alpha Fly 3… is that likely with the new design? It happened to me on my Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% within about 30km of accumulative running, so have never worn them again. Such a waste of money!! But my Alpha 2s have been great & I love them.

[@EDDBUD]

You never know. They are a stone or thorn away from a blow out!

[@jitu613]

suggest between asics magic speed4 - Metaspeed sky Paris - Adidas Takumi sen 10 purpose: set of some outdoor sprint for shade some body fat .. * not going for daily trainer

[@EDDBUD]

Sen 10 is a super offering for that

[@jitu613]

@@EDDBUD thank you 🙏

[@jitu613]

@@EDDBUD feel like FOMO for Superblast2 .. only Unisex size available for my size UK10 .. please clear me Unisex size is same as Men’s size ? * i have fuji speed 2 UK10 (i am not using because carbon plate )

[@AndrewBush_XK]

Hi-tech silver shadow 😂. I had them in the 80s and early 90s. Put me off running for 20 years 🤣.

[@EDDBUD]

🤣

[@berthein5476]

Essentially the sky paris is asics alphafly take. And the edge paris is a more more agressive vaporfly :D I love the edge but it was just too fast 😂😂

[@EDDBUD]

Yeah that’s the way I see it. The weight makes both easy to go way too quick!

[@noanimal]

Hey there! Big fan. Was wondering if I could get your take on something. I’m a massive fan of the Takumi Sen 10. As an elite sprinter, I feel that it is the only trainer I’ve tried that I can use for my track workouts. I haven’t found anything that turns over and gets out of the way fast enough other than the Sen 10. However, the cutout on the medial side of the sole is causing some pretty severe pronation for me, as I have bowed legs and some mild pronation. I’ve been looking at other plated 5k/10k options but I really don’t know what to go for. Would the Sc Pacer V2 be a good option? Would really appreciate some recommendations. Thank you!

[@EDDBUD]

Expect mega squash in the pacer. Maybe look at that Puma fast fwd?

[@fab-infotech-solutions]

Your understanding of race and quickness is like the turtle race against rabbit 😀5K and 10K are not racing more of falling asleep while you are running up right. Racing stops after 500 to 1000 meters max, which is called hunting distance.

[@EDDBUD]

Not entirely sure what this means but I quite enjoyed reading it.

[@fab-infotech-solutions]

​ @EDDBUD I've been sarcastic that I don't see athleticism in marathon running and it is rather about efficiency. Most of the champions look like they are starving or from a very small stature to be able to cope with "so to say" fuelling. Other than that there are many articles and proofs that long distance running not only destructive to your bones, in particular hips, ankle but also bad for the heart! Many marathon runners are dying in young ages due to low rhythmic repetitive pressure caused by this style of running. The angle of running is very upright and that uses less elasticity of tendons and muscles and ligaments in "attack" or "power" mode, hence hunting distance sprinting.

[@EDDBUD]

@@fab-infotech-solutions That makes more sense. I’m more into half marathons. Not as taxing on the mind body and soul

[@thomasquinn7199]

​@@fab-infotech-solutions That's an interesting comment but given the speed marathon runners are actually travelling at (I'm not sure a lot of people can grasp how fast the top guys and girls are running), I would say they are super elite athletes just like any other athlete at the top of their game.

[@Lizardbaxgc]

Have you tried the under amour super shoe?

[@EDDBUD]

Tried the first one but not the 2nd

[@0herbier0]

Superb line up ed, but which shoe would do it for you for all the distances, if you could have one and only one. Would it be alphafly 3 or metaspeed paris

[@EDDBUD]

Alphafly if i was on a desert island. With some roads of course.

[@adamstreet6370]

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Running Shoes - not on your list? Just used it and took me below the 3hour mark on a marathon.. felt it gave me 10 mins

[@EDDBUD]

Don’t own it so can’t comment too much. Glad it works for you

[@adamstreet6370]

btw - new to the channel - good stuff, nicely delivered!

[@jasonreid347]

nothing beats Takumi Sen 8 for 5km

[@paulboyd-leslie4065]

When do you think the Puma deviate elite 3 will come out?

[@EDDBUD]

No word yet. Can’t imagine it’s too long!

[@meny952ify]

Hello from Mexico🎉🎉🇲🇽Which tennis shoe do you think is best for the marathon if I heel?

[@EDDBUD]

I really like the asics Metaspeed sky paris or alphafly 3. No good for tennis though

[@meny952ify]

@@EDDBUD sorry in spanish tennis is the same that running shoes. so, do you think the best running shoes for a person who dropn with the heel is the alphafly 3 or metaspeed sky paris?

[@meny952ify]

@@EDDBUD and the last question. Have you ever try the adizero adios pro 3?

[@robertbien7895]

Surprised that ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris wasn't your top full marathon shoe or at least tied with Alphafly

[@EDDBUD]

I would bonk in that one. Too easy to run too quick

[@darrensmith7017]

@edd what shoe would you use for Snowdonia marathon, leaning towards the puma fast r2.

[@EDDBUD]

Is it on on trail like terrain?

[@darrensmith7017]

@@EDDBUD some of it is like shail and the rest rd

[@andresquicenotorres3327]

Give me a little help, between the alphafly 3, vaporfly 3 and metaspeed sky paris, which one is better for someone who is 84 kg, 1.72cm and has been training running for a year. I mean to run all the competitions. I send you a hello from Colombia.

[@EDDBUD]

Vaporfly the most versatile for that

[@one4all885]

Just buy Saucony endorphin shift, speed and pro for any distance. Right now they are on another level compared to anything else. Cushioned like Hoka, except more lightweight and faster.

[@run4fun75]

Hi Edd, which shoe would you recommend for a 5km parkrun in autumn/winter and can also be used on the tracks (which are sometimes quite slippery)

[@EDDBUD]

Hmm. Sadly few of the great low weight shoes lack the grip. Maybe check out the liberate nitro 2 from Puma?

[@run4fun75]

@@EDDBUD I now have the saucony sinister but it's more of a summer shoe (you can see right through the upper). Would you recommend the Takumi Sen? I'll check out thje liberate, I like puma shoes, thanks!

[@tommyrunsfar]

Edward O Edward...I need a simple 3 word answer from your wonderful mind: Takumi Sen 8 or Magic Speed 3?

[@EDDBUD]

Sen 8 is that bit more versatile

[@tommyrunsfar]

@@EDDBUD this is why I love you❤️

[@dragosvoda3445]

Have you run any actual marathon in the Alpha 3, or Endorphin Pro/Elite, or just long runs?

[@EDDBUD]

Long runs at marathon pace only so far

[@dragosvoda3445]

@@EDDBUD Just wanted to know what happened at the final stage of the marathon (last 5 miles, because that's when it sucks), with this marathon shoes, especially with the Alphafly 3 😅. But thanks, and good luck!