Running Shoe & Training Talk - April 2024

My monthly series where I get into off-the-cuff running shoe nerdery, what I’m doing with my running currently and channel updates.
0:00 Intro
0:37 Channel growth
1:33 Nike Pegasus Premium surprises
4:32 Saucony Endorphin content
7:12 Sagasu Running Podcast
8:14 Training & running updates
11:57 My core training rotation for summer
13:38 Adidas Supernova Rise
15:20 Adidas Takumi Sen 10
17:25 Adidas Adios Pro 3
21:21 Trail running returning
22:16 Outro
Nike Pegasus Premium first look • Nike Pegasus Premium f...
The History and Future of the Saucony Endorphin Series - Where it has been and going next. • The History and Future...
04 | Vastness - The Sagasu Running Podcast • Video
The Sagasu Running Podcast: • Playlist
Adidas Adios Pro 3 - An outstanding race shoe nearly ruined by a dreadful upper • Adidas Adios Pro 3 - A...
Running Shoe & Training Talk Playlist: • Shoe Talk
Disclosures: No one is paying me to make this video and no one has any editorial control over the contents of this video. Everything I cover in this video is my own opinion and experience.
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[@st4331]

You deserve the subscriber growth; your approach is different and you provide a level of insight that I haven't seen elsewhere.

[@SagasuRunning]

Thank you for the kind words. 🙏🏻

[@gabesalvador]

I agree! I’ve binged watch almost all of his videos since discovering it late last year

[@marcussky]

Totally agree. Too many channels do "specs" and maybe a wishy washy score. I love that this channel sets up an underlying theoretically framework for understanding a shoe, it's intentions, position etc.

[@waterfallstudios5746]

I think your growth is down to your approach you definitely offer something different especially technical deep dives. Keep up the good work!

[@SagasuRunning]

Thank you. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@saddleback7662]

I’ve followed a similar selection over the yrs. The peg 40 has been my go-to for daily runs, including trails; but, I find myself digging out my old adios 8 and TS 8! Out of the plethora of midsole foams out there, the lightstrike pro hits the sweetspot for me - not sloppy soft (Rebel 4), not jarring firm (hyperion)…. and, been trying to find info on that upcoming SL, and the new adios. (Gotta try that supernova rise, but not a peba fan at all…) Def, w/out a doubt, you’ve got a unique channel w/insightful commentary. One-of-a-kind. Many thanks!

[@SagasuRunning]

Interesting how it takes some time to get used to LSP… but once you do it’s hard to not love the foam. The Adizero SL 2 should be great. I’m be covering it in-depth. Thank you for the kind words. 🙏🏻

[@davidg9120]

I started watching your channel a few months back. I really enjoy the details you give. Your analysis is much more in depth than just here’s the stats and here’s how it felt for me and that helps.

[@SagasuRunning]

I’m happy what I do is useful. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Boulevardfree]

I'm incredibly glad you've found a hack to make a productive peace with my favorite fast/race shoe (AP3). In all other shoe classes I consistently found the needs of my running mechanics to almost completely overlap with yours and it was a continued source of wonder to me that my second skin, the AP3, didn't work for you. But then, you never took issue with anything but its upper, the fit of which may vary partly or completely independently of the weight- and energy-distributive aspects of the midsole, which you commended to begin with. Kudos and best regards.

[@SagasuRunning]

The last (fit) midsole and outsole of the AP3 are absolutely outstanding and I’ve always felt that, even back in 2022 when I got my first pair. However, that upper… The good thing is the AP4 and A9 uppers looks very clean and they solved the issue. The new celermesh on the TS10, that has also been seen on the Evo C, is also very good. So happy days ahead for Adizero uppers.

[@smagic614]

I'm a mostly Saucony runner, but I run in other brands as well (Adidas, Puma, Asics). The best thing with Saucony is that their models (trail or road) work great for me, they never gave me any troubles, never. I can't say that for other brands. Saucony/Adidas (T20, B12, E/S/P3) is in my rotation during spring/summer/early autumn, and I run in Pumas/Asics' (VN2, DN2, NB3) during winter. Nike shoes (Pegs) have been notoriously bad for my knees.

[@SagasuRunning]

What works for you, works. We all have a brand or a line of shoes that just work for us… it’s great when you find that!

[@michaelgriffiths305]

A connoisseurs rotation with the distinction for summer/autumn! Very interesting. A couple of questions.For you, what additional value does the Boston 12 give you over ES3 in summer? Or is purely a variety of thing? In the winter does the VN2 offer enough support on longer runs or would you consider the MN3 on its release? Interesting you are yet to get the Superblast which given your choices seems like a natural fit? Personally, I’m going to watch Chris review the Deviate Nitro Elite 3 once it’s released as that is a racing shoe I’m excited about if it has enough width ie isn’t super narrow thing Metaspeed narrow!

[@SagasuRunning]

We will see if I can find the DNE3… but I’ll definitely cover the DN3. I am excited about both…

[@smagic614]

@@michaelgriffiths305 The ES3 is more comfortable, more versatile than the B12. With B12 I have to be careful even about socks choices. B12 excels in track/tempo/upper tempo paces, while the ES3 covers pretty much everything. The best thing about Puma is their Pumagrip compound which I rely on to lead me safely through wet/freezing conditions. The VN2 is OK for shorter distances up to an hour. I'm eyeing MN2/MN3 already, although the DN2 can also substitute the MN2 for those easier sessions.

[@apollocreed3263]

I 100% agree with you about the takumi S10 . What a shoe , so much fun to run in , light , cushioned , and responsive , and dissapears on the foot making it almost feel nothing is on .

[@SagasuRunning]

So good, right? So, so good.

[@cityscapes4165]

Your analysis of the Peg Premium was really insightful. I think you are right to point out the innovation in the shape of the air bag. I’ve seen a few videos on the shoe that seem to miss this. We will have to wait and see if the shoe is actually good or not, but this innovation does seem to open up the possibility of a rockered shoe with an air bag. That could be a really interesting ride.

[@SagasuRunning]

I also think it opens up new applications for the Alphafly and combining with a bigger air system AND a CF plate. The Peg Premium is just the first step here.

[@rupertking6682]

Great Stuff :) Loving the channel!! My rotation over the past year has moved away from Asics and towards Adidas and Saucony. I use the Endorphin Speed 3's as a daily, easy run shoe as though not overly aggressive... The nylon plate and PWRRN PB foam give me great stability and a little pop. Use Boston 12's and Adios Pro 3's for faster/longer efforts. Lightstike 2.0/Pro is great for slightly heavier runners for the stability and energy return for me! Soaks up miles with ease... Never been a fan of Zoom X for my own needs and i find Nike's product quality to be questionable at best, especially for the price. But that's just my opinion of course! Good luck in the chase for a 5KM improvement over the summer!

[@SagasuRunning]

Definitely the B12 combo of LSP/2.0 is great for heavier runners. Thank you for the kind words… we shall see where I get with the 5k speed. I’ll cover it.

[@Wings_nut]

Great discussion, as always. My last dozen or so training blocks had been in rotations that included the Boston shoe brands that had gotten me to Boston many times (i.e., NB, Puma US, Reebok, Saucony, Topo). Recently, after having picked up the SL, the Boston 12, and the Pro 3 for a song at my local Adidas outlet, I have been putting more miles into these shoes, and have been enjoying them. When my current Boston brands reach end-of-life, I may transition to Adidas just to see how they work for me. I'm intrigued by the upcoming Pro 4.

[@SagasuRunning]

The Pro 4 does look good and I’m wondering what’s actually in the midsole… I feel like there may be a surprise in there.

[@Wings_nut]

@@SagasuRunning May it be a positive surprise.

[@SagasuRunning]

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[@timtrenholm3698]

Rotation for remainder of this marathon block, and probably my Chicago block. Novablast V3 (outdoor pair), Novablast V3 (indoor pair). Tempo Next%. Takumi Sen8/Puma Deviate Elite V1, AF V2 and racing in the AF V3. Might throw on the AF V1 for a 5k or 10k this summer. But that probably will be 95% of what I wear. Strangely enough, as much as I HATE the Boston 12 heel lockdown and upper in general, the Takumi Sen8 works for me. And I think it comes down to the heel not being rock hard stiff, which allows the heel to conform to the hell bone when I use the entire eyelet chain and ratchet down the laces, to the point I get lace bite, but I've done longer 20k efforts in the shoe without issues when worn occasionally. Strongly considering the TS 10, since my TS 8 is over 400km but still going strong. Given the perspective you provide, you will continue to gain traction, since a lot of You Tube is lacking in substance...

[@SagasuRunning]

The Takumi Sen has always had more of a “pocket” in the heel. It’s especially prevalent in the TS10. Also, as you said, it’s not super stiff. So it’s always had great heel lockdown (for an Adizero shoe). I’ll also be rotating in some other shoes, easy/daily trainers and I still have some stuff I want to cover with the MSEP, VF2/3 and Pro 4. Core rotation to be is just what I go back to and/or start with. As always, thank you for the support and kind words. 🙏🏻

[@kgenest100]

I hope you make time to cover a few new trail shoes such as the Adidas Agravic Speed (without the plate). Thanks for everything you do.

[@SagasuRunning]

I will be covering a few more trial shoes in the next few months. I’d LOVE to cover the Adidas Agravic models… but the entire Terrax line is not released here in Taiwan. We get one or two adidas Terrax hiking shoes here, more lifestyle if anything, and that’s it. If I see them when I’m traveling this year… I’ll grab them.

[@kgenest100]

@@SagasuRunning I bought 2 pairs of the 2022 Speed Ultra from Adidas and it was a very good trail shoe: Amazing lockdown, reasonably light and good rebound from the boost in the heel, plus highly versatile Continental outsole.

[@SagasuRunning]

If I can find them when I travel I’ll definitely cover them. We shall see.

[@sts265]

Congrats on the channel growth. Well deserved. How does the ap3 perform for slower marathoners as a race shoe?

[@aliasgharkhoyee9501]

It's pretty much as good as it gets. It's very light weight, the toebox is wide for a relaxed fit (the rest of the shoe is still snug), the midsole TPEE foam has the best balance of comfort and durability for long distance running, and the Continental outsole grip is simply unmatched. The only slight issue is the not very pliable upper, which is solved by good socks as mentioned in this video.

[@SagasuRunning]

Well said and agree fully.

[@SagasuRunning]

Thank you. 🙏🏻 (see comment)

[@ABUNDANCEandBEYONDATHLETE]

I just bought the takumi sen 10, can't wait for them to arrive. I own the pro 3s as well. Note* I have a vktry carbon fiber orthopedic insole as well so it's a very unique running experience.

[@SagasuRunning]

Double CF plate! I can imagine that is unique. I’m also surprised they fit in the shoes.

[@ABUNDANCEandBEYONDATHLETE]

@@SagasuRunning it's the gold vktry made for cleats and spikes version, slimmed down and with a grip attached to the bottom of the CF forefoot. Edit: my shoes just arrived a few hours ago, gonna try them tonight.

[@alexeyvitokor8914]

Thanks for you work! I’d like to know your opinion on reasonability of using carbon plated shoes for tempo runs/intervals/racing days for not very fast runners? Maybe you can recommend any models for such type of activities? Btw I’m heavy runner training to sub 3:30 marathon in October. Thanks in advance

[@SagasuRunning]

Definitely. CF plated superheroes benefit all types of runners, to varying degrees. The shoe I’d recommend the most is the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4. Watch my previous video on the channel for more about why.

[@OdanUrr87]

Really interested in that fast-5K plan! Might try follow it to the best of my ability 'cause I need to build speed (18:40 would be dreaming though, haha). I have one third of that rotation (the wonderful AP3!), and holding out for other options besides the Rise before I pull the trigger on a new daily trainer (namely, SL2 and Peg 41). TS10 is never coming here, sadly, so a two-shoe rotation will have to do. Alternatively, I could add a speedier daily trainer option. When's a good time to retire shoes btw? (e.g. Peg 39) Keep up the good work!

[@SagasuRunning]

The SL2/AP3 combo should be killer. As much as I love the Rise, the SL2 likely will be the more versatile daily shoe that can do the easy running but also handle workouts and tempo work too.

[@sercancuhadar]

For adios pro 3 . Also cheapest decathlon kiprun socks work pretty well with them. Just run a half marathon last week. No blisters, no hot points, nothing bad. Imo pro 3s like thin synthetic sock.

[@SagasuRunning]

I’ve tried shopping at Decathlon, they are popular here in Taiwan… and I just can’t bring myself to do it. Their merchandising and store layouts are just so… ugh.

[@Picco462]

Japan has so many nice running toe socks, tabio and goldwin are some that I run in.

[@SagasuRunning]

Agree. Their Tabi style socks are often better though. Goldwin is very popular here in Taiwan (as are most Japanese brands) though I haven’t tried anything from them yet. Asics actually make a few nice toe socks as well. I’ve worn Injinji socks, off and on, for over 12 years. They just work well for me.

[@Picco462]

@@SagasuRunning gotta pick up some ASICS toe socks when I go back to Japan

[@subhi2698]

Great updates! This is something related to me, I never ran a marathon, or even close to marathon distance. Back then I used to run 5k everyday without structured training whatsoever. Then I start to get more into that by : 1. Watching your channel about shoes. 2. Buying some of the shoes and test it out 3. Buying Coros Pace 3 watch 4. Finding plan that can suits me in Runna App Im a beginner in 5k training hence I dont even has anything and I am now 5 weeks into it and all i can is im super into it. The plan is not too hard for me nor it is too easy, sometimes it can be challenging! Im interested in your plan as well. 18.40 is superfast, I am on 22.04 time trial and would like to bring to 20-21 and felt good haha. And shout out to those injinji socks! Thats all i have been using since even before all this running, all I can say is once u used them, its hard to change. I have the run 2.0 ultra thin, midweight and trail version. I use the midweight version with my adizero line up and it is so much comfortable.

[@SagasuRunning]

Running is great like that. Seems simple at first (and it is). It it can really draw you in the more you understand about it and the more fitness you build. Also, Injinji socks are so good. I’ve used them off and on for years… but glad I found them again.

[@subhi2698]

@@SagasuRunning yes, when you structured your training it can be more fun in that sense. It will be weird especially to my family and people around me who never been into sports or anything. But some question that I have, yes now my goal is to complete my first 5k plan, and I do have a half marathon goal in mind maybe end of next year! The question; 1. should i increase the plan to 10k or keep bringing my 5 down to sub20 and then my 10k down to sub 40 only then I can begin training for half? 2. One biggest aspect of my training is that I tend to ignore is about nutrition! I used to eat twice a day everyday due to my work routine. Now I become more hungry and cant keep up with the demand of my body. Will you be having videos about the nutrition aspect too? Interested to hear your take.

[@SagasuRunning]

@subhi2698 there really is not rule. If the 5k is your first goal I’d focus on that first and hit your time goal then work from there. You have plenty of time. As for nutrition… no, I won’t be covering that. It’s not my expertise. There are plenty of channels out there that do cover it and are more qualified than me. I will say this though… focus on eating real food. Not processed food, supplements or sports nutrition. Eat real and eat clean.

[@subhi2698]

@@SagasuRunning thanks!! once i finish my 5k plan, and since I wanted to be able to run half marathon next year, should i increase to 10k first? or straight away train for half?

[@SagasuRunning]

@subhi2698 honestly… if you feel ready for a half after your 5k… work towards it. You don’t need to go in a progression.

[@luizbertoncini]

Barely any saucony distribution on Brazil soo that kinda kills the brand at least for me

[@SagasuRunning]

There is one store I’m aware of here in Taipei that sells Saucony performance models. The few other stores I have seen them in mostly sell fashion or kids shoes only.

[@user-xx5oo7mj4u]

Similar situation in my country. We have only one official distributor for Saucony, they only have two physical stores in the whole country, plus online sales via their website. I only buy shoes that I can try on in store because I'm wary of having fit and feel issues.

[@SagasuRunning]

Saucony’s international distribution is iffy at best…

[@TheCyclingCardio]

Would it be correct if I guess that for fast 5K runner, the stride style, high plate, more forefoot bounce element like Metaspeed Sky or Alpha fly would work better? Since you’re most probably have the foot strength to hold the forceful stride running style for 5K

[@SagasuRunning]

Possibly… but it’s not the way I’ll be going. Once I can get a pair of AF3s I’ll test it and see.

[@user-xx5oo7mj4u]

I remember this channel having less than five hundred subscribers. I said back then that you would have been an excellent college professor. Your conversational style of delivery and tone is pleasant to the ears. Plus you have a knack for articulating technical details and ideas with clarity. On another note. Does the Injinji toe socks eliminate the pressure on the two lowest eyelets on the AP3? I've tried both going TTS 9.5 US and going half size up, and I can still feel the fused plastic plate underneath. I don't want to butcher the shoes like the solutions posted on reddit 😂

[@SagasuRunning]

The toe socks aspect of the Injinji socks have no bearing on the improved fit of the AP3. However, the material Injinji uses on the synthetic socks it great. That makes the difference. The grip of the material on the inside of the AP3 and the little extra cushion make a world of difference on those eyelets for me. I no longer need bandaids there. Individual results may vary, though it worked for me… even when I have minor bunion flareups. The toe sock aspect of the Injinji sock helps with blister prevention for me (I’m very prone to them in hot/humid weather). So I’ve been using them for nearly all of my runs this past 40 days or so.

[@user-xx5oo7mj4u]

@@SagasuRunning Very kind of you to share a possible and proven solution. At this point I'm willing to try anything, shoes are untouched for two months now because of blistering.

[@brianreiter5572]

My rotation is similar: Daily: Trackmsith Eliot (3rd pair) Workout: Takumi Sen 8 (2nd pair, end of life) or Adios 8 Long run: Adios Pro 3 (end of life, broken rod) I have a TS10 on order and it should arrive this week or next. I haven’t 100% decided to replace the Pro 3 but probably I will cave and order the black/black. For trail I have a pair of Kjerag that is slightly short for my feet. It doesn’t seem to be a huge problem for a couple of hours anyway. And I have a pair of Hoka Speedgoat 5 which are a bit chunky. I’m going to do a trail race near Dabou, Côte d’Ivoire, this weekend. Will see how the Kjerag works for that. It was fine in Santa Fe mountains in the dry but the humidity here is amazing. I may be having some blisters if I’m wrong about being able to tolerate them being a bit short. If I planned better I would have ordered the largest size before now. I predict the real challenge for this race in Dabou is going to be 33C+ and 90% humidity for a 9am start. My shoes are soaked through with sweat after an hour of running regardless of rain or no rain. The AP3 and Adios 8 turn out to handle this the best because the mesh upper is non-absorbent and drains. The TS8 is more like a plastic bag that doesn’t drain. The Eliot is somewhat comical and form a giant puddle around them when I take them off.

[@SagasuRunning]

I’m curious what you think about the TS10. As you can see, I’m a big fan. The thing about the Kjerag is the Matryx upper drains well. So I’ve found humid or wet conditions are very good in them. Your feet are going to get wet… but not soupy. Plus the grip of the outsole is exceptional in wet. I’ll be likely covering the Tomir 2.0 in May and the Speedfoat 6 in June some of the trail stuff coming to the channel.

[@brianreiter5572]

@@SagasuRunning Interesting for the Tomir 2.0., The main change is the EExpure foam compound replacing old school EVA. They also look slightly wider in the midfoot than the 1.0 EExpure I guess is "just" a supercritical EVA, but it actually runs similar to lightstrike pro to me. I don't think it is actually TPEE? Having seen neither in real life, the Tomir seems to compare with the Norda 001, so I'm interested in whether you find that comparison apt.

[@SagasuRunning]

@brianreiter5572 EExpure is definitely a pure Supercritical EVA… one of the best. It’s so good. Now you see why I covered the Norda 001 now, huh? 😎

[@brianreiter5572]

The Kjerag did really, really well in the jungle. About half the race course was wet from a fresh rain. There was no problem with grip in (sandy) mud or wet leaf litter. The shoes were squelching and drenched with sweat but there is nothing to be don’t about that with tropical temps (West Africa heat wave +5C) and max humidity. The only problem is they really are too short and I have a sore toe. If the race had been an hour longer it would be black toes and lost toenails. I would say the experience is mostly forgetting about the shoes entirely.

[@SagasuRunning]

That is running on general, especially trail running… letting shoes disappear. The Kjerag gets slushy inside, the lack of insole helps keep it under control and not letting it become a problem… same thing here in humid Taipei. The grip is phenomenal in the Kjerag and best year the outsole clears itself very well… one of the things I love about out the shoe so much.

[@allenbrewer2737]

Recent follower Well done on the growth and continued success Current favorite daily trainers, Boston 12, Puma Velocity Nitro 3, Hoka Mach 6, Nike Fly 5, Adidas Prime X Strung, Adidas Pro 3, ASICS Novablast 4 Not fan of Nike Peg but you provided strong review Scheduled for Fall HM and FM Big fan Takumi Sen 9 for 5k 10k Looking forward to Adidas Audizero Pro 4 Recently picked up Diadora Gara, put it through 15k and 20k, performed well took some effort to get heel locked in, do you have any thoughts on this shoe As of now not decided on racing shoes for Fall events

[@SagasuRunning]

I haven’t payed attentions to Diadora since the late 1980s when they were vaguely cool in school. It’s good to see another brand investing in running, but nothing remotely catches my eye for the brand.

[@thetruth9974]

I enjoy your analyses given in a calm and soothing fashion. I need your advice please. I am thinking about getting back to jugging before running again after about a 30 year lapse. I am overweight, have rather flat and wide feet. I just bought a pair of men's Asics Novoblast 4, UK size 9.5. The midfoot and toe section feel a bit tight even with a thin pair of socks. I cannot buy the wider version in the UK even though it available in the US. What if I remove the removable insole to give myself more space? Is that a wise thing to do? What if I go half a size up even though it might be too long for me causing my heel to lift too much? What if I wear a thicker pair of socks if I were to go for half a size up? I just like the look of Asics running shoes.

[@SagasuRunning]

Taking the insole out won’t hurt the shoe but will cut into its lifespan a little bit in the long term. You can look for an after market insole that is thinner too. As for the half size up… you really gotta see the fit. I don’t think it will make much differences for the width. I don’t recommend thicker socks to take up the slack for a poorly fit shoe that is too big. Good luck. It takes some trial and error for sure.

[@thetruth9974]

@@SagasuRunning Thank you very much for your swift advice. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos. Just as matter of interest, what line of work are you in? Do you not miss the US? Do you not feel isolated in South Korea?

[@SagasuRunning]

I’m a product designer…. And I’m currently based in Taiwan, not South Korea (I though I do travel there time to time). I don’t feel isolated at all. I enjoy travel and like living in foreign situations. I don’t miss the US at all….

[@Leme994]

Where would you put the Supernova Rise compared to Adizero SL and Invincible 3? And what do you expect the SL 2 to be, just a more responsible SL or something else?

[@SagasuRunning]

The SNR and I3 technical are the same shoes from Nike and Adidas. However the SNR is infinitely better. The SNR isn’t and Adizero shoe. The SL 2 is. So they will work together. The SNR is thee say cruiser and the SL2 is the faster true all rounder for training.

[@Leme994]

@@SagasuRunning thanks! I thought the SNR would be more in between them, not that it would be so similar to the I3. I have the SL and the I3, do you think the adios 9 would be a good racing shoe? Or maybe i should go plated with the takumi sen, I ran a half marathon last year in 1:45, but now I'm focusing on my 5K (expect me to try and compete with you on that 18:40 goal.. haha)

[@BrandonSmith-oe5gk]

How much toe room do you have in the adios pro 3? I’m stuck between tts and 0.5 a size down for an upcoming marathon. Both would work, but tts feels slightly too roomy (about a thumbs width room), where the 0.5 size down (about a pinky fingers width room) feels a bit tight on my pinky/2nd last toes

[@BrandonSmith-oe5gk]

Also, I’m choosing these over the vaporfly just because of the durability. I’m hoping to train in these. Would they die too quickly when compared to a shoe like the endorphin speed 3?

[@SagasuRunning]

I have about as much as my first finger between the front of the shoe and my toes, I went TTS in them (as I do most shoes). The AP3 has a generous volume in the upper, especially in the toebox (even with the horrible design). The thing to pay attention too with carbon plated shoes is not getting too big of a shoe. The position of the curve of the plate and where it falls against your foot is important. Getting too big of a shoe can but the spoon of the plate in the wrong place on your foot and the shoe will always feel off.

[@SagasuRunning]

The AP3 is a tank. LSP is very durable. PWRRUN PB is considered an extremely durable foam, especially for a PEBA foam, but the Endorphin 3 series was too soft IMO.

[@BrandonSmith-oe5gk]

@@SagasuRunning awesome, that all lines up with what I was thinking as well. Thanks for the replies and for making these great videos!

[@markoljustina]

BREAKING NEWS: i just buy Sky Paris, Kipchoge cancel Chicago …first marathon i run in AP3 (6,5 drop)and don’t have toe problem; second in EP3 problem, third over weekend, VF2 black toe and nail; i read in some comments that some people have black toe problem because high drop; we ll see in autumn

[@SagasuRunning]

I get black toenails from ill fitting uppers. The AF1, with its 4mm drop, was absolutely brutal on my toes. Sloppy fitting uppers also don’t help. The good thing is Asics race uppers are near perfection on fit…

[@markoljustina]

Nice.. and thank you; you are still no.1 🤙🏻

[@mikeleonard8684]

Do you continue to use your own $ to purchase all shoes featured in your videos? Point is not addressed in the disclosure, above.

[@SagasuRunning]

Yes, as of now I’ve purchased every shoe featured on this channel. I didn’t put the disclaimer card in this video because I’ve already had it on each individual shoe video AND the disclosure is in the description. If it ever changes that I don’t purchase something I’ll clearly call that out.

[@mikeleonard8684]

@@SagasuRunning Thank you. I think that element is important and differentiates these reviews versus others, who typically (not all) include the standard language about not receiving $ for making the video & opinions are my own, etc. If one receives the shoes at no cost, those 'unbiased' opinions go through a filter before youtube publication, even if subconsciously.

[@kostaspapazoglou2851]

I appreciate your approach and knowledge but you may need to become a little more circumspect and self-reflective, as you often run away (pun intended) with hyperbolic vagueness and dubious conclusions....for example... "the Takumi 10 is so much better than the Sen 9"! Really, so much better? How "stretchy" is this conclusion? Do you have the 9s? In other videos, your anti-Saucony Endorphin preconceptions exposed similar shortcomings. I respect what you do and learn from your content but give greater credence to your more objective, technical aspects of your presentations than your subjective views, which, of course, you are free to express! I use the Boston 12s for my normal training and the Takumi Sen 9s for thresholds and my half-marathons ( no socks and tightly locked down). The Takumi Sens do their disappearance act and inexplicably cast a magic spell on me ( hyperbole of course)! Cheers from Melbourne and be well!

[@SagasuRunning]

I appreciate the criticism… Yes, I had the 9s, multiple videos on the channel covering them, their history as well as my struggles with them. I also covered that in my initial TS10 review. This video you are watching IS the place for me to be hyperbolic and ramble on… that’s the format of this monthly series. On my reviews and vs videos I’m much more structured. But yes… the TS10 is SOOOOOO much better than the TS9 was, in all ways. Period. Just sayin’. 😎

[@justoutlaw6423]

@@SagasuRunning If only they were a bit wider in the toebox.

[@SagasuRunning]

The TS10, due to the upper having more give IS a wee bit wider, but if that’s not enough, then ya… it’s a narrow shoe regardless.

[@justoutlaw6423]

@@SagasuRunning B12 is the narrowest in the forefoot my feet can handle. TS10 is narrower than that?

[@SagasuRunning]

@justoutlaw6423 Much more narrow, yes.

[@daves6620]

In my opinion,, it is questionable that a slow runner (not get a sub 3, no matter the age) talks about racing shoes.

[@SagasuRunning]

I completely disagree. Racing shoes/ Super shoes benefit a much larger range of runners than just sub 3 marathon runners.