The PROBLEM with Running Shoes in 2024: SC Elite v4//ADIDAS Prime X Strung//nike alphafly 2 +bonus🚩

[@tiff7805]

The only thing aggressive about that shoe is its color

[@MidLifeRunner]

You slay me

[@peteryun8379]

Totally agreed lol

[@snowwalker9999]

My US size 9.5 is the first to get sold out. Whenever you guys talk about good deals I know an eBay seller who has never run in his life has already snatched them.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Yeah my US men’s size 9 is a step behind the 9.5. I feel you. By the time I hear of deals they’re usually all sold out of my size

[@ericperramond3463]

What a workhorse of a vlog, my man. ;)

[@MidLifeRunner]

🤣 if I could post a Mario GIF on KZbin, I would. Because I put in the miles on KZbin

[@SantaCruzRunner]

You’re the workhorse of shoe-tubers. Thanks for the Adios 2 tip. I’m on it!

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 💪🏼 I’ll run the next marathon in a Mario costume

[@brianarnett500]

Just nabbed a pair of Prime X Strung v1 off flight club for under retail. The legends are all true. All shoes will forever be compared to this bonkers standard in my mind. This thing is the "Tropic Thunder" in a sea of "4 quadrant" movies...

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

Thanks for the entertainment on my EZ TM sesh today! BTW, you’re equipped to do the best imitation of Linda Richman and Coffee Talk from the old SNL days😂

[@MidLifeRunner]

I’ll sneak that one in for you, Martha. At some point in the future. Maybe next sneekah talk

[@stevenb.o.2767]

Awesome and true video, hope you get a lot of views!

[@ET-oq2ih]

Come for the running insights, stay for the book club. Nice.

[@MidLifeRunner]

📚my English major shows sometimes

[@ericchevalley]

Very interesting observations about changes in shoes to attract more customers. It's probably always been like that, but we have seen the evolution take place since the introduction of new types of foams and the thicker midsoles. They probably realized that stability was a potential issue. Also your endings! 😂 Reminds me of

[@MidLifeRunner]

That’s a solid observation. They probably had to stabilize all that foam. Solid 👊🏼 🧠

[@peteryun8379]

YES,ALMOST 4K Subs! Keep going Andrew!

[@MidLifeRunner]

Thanks Peter! Hit those GUs on my 20 miler yesterday . So much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@TheValonquar]

New viewer. Damn you rock. Subbed.

[@MidLifeRunner]

🙏🏼 welcome!

[@jeffmather5594]

Great video but you needed to mention the Japanese workhorse (not in a bad way) Murakami“What we talk about when we talk about running” - classic running literature.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Next one

[@gorohit]

How I did not come across this channel is beyond my beliefs!

[@michaeltanel3815]

Right?! I've followed Shoetubers for years and how am I only finding this now?!

[@MidLifeRunner]

I’m beside myself, honestly. Maybe I finally won the algo over with a joke

[@nrg_runs]

Of all the things to comment about from this video, I’m choosing Raymond Carver 😄 I have the ‘Where I’m Calling From’ selected stories anthology (‘smash hits’)… takes me back to my university days! Thanks for the nostalgia 👌🏼

[@MidLifeRunner]

Love it! That’s where Carver lives on, university campuses. Going to have to channel that youth to hit our goals 🤣

[@nrg_runs]

Ha, indeed. Also the university where I studied had a cathedral…

[@tav4755]

Hey mcfly Good luck in your marathon. The adios pro 2 really worked for me. Yea i consider the 3 a somewhat nerfed for the masses.

[@MidLifeRunner]

lol thanks Doc

[@griffitts7]

Yes, the AP2. Just picked up the TME version for 99 bucks. First super shoe and will use for first half marathon next week. Loving it so far.

[@MidLifeRunner]

🙌🏼 so good

[@MedicineRunner]

Lmao the workhorse red flag, so true

[@TolunayOrkun]

Good luck at The Woodlands Marathon. I will be running The Woodlands Marathon in Prime X Strung OG even though I have some medial rubbing from strung material on my left shoe (taping the area and using thicker socks). The energy return is amazing for me and yes I love the aggressive pop even though it is somewhat unstable. Gives me 10-15s advantage per mile. I have no regrets for paying $220 for my pair (bargain!) I also had bought Adios Pro 2 Tinman edition a few months ago (long after my Adios Pro 3) as a training shoe from Nordstrom Rack. I think the price was about $100-120 range. Oh btw, your discussion reminded me of "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" book by Haruki Murakami. No specific reason, but at least the way the title is structured.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Solid option! Best of luck to you as well! Love the Prime X! Re: the Muraki book is likely a pull from “what we talk about when we talk about love.” I would also see it in ESPN articles and in media.

[@cgazlan]

Yeah the Adios Pro 2... Just bought it last 2 weeks at USD80. my first super shoe. I'm able to handle some 'unstableness'. But too afraid to keep the original upper Prime X because of it tallness, as I have partial ankle tear that still has some pain after a year. Love the unstable Novablast 1 during my healthy ankle years.

[@kevingregor6235]

Original Prime X is the goat.

[@realDougSheppard]

Where's the "50 Shades of Whatevah Running Shoes' Color Ways" book drop? You might be the only ShoeTuber to have ever weaved The Proclaimers and your wife's "unfortunate" diving board accident into a review. Bravo 👏

[@josenaveo588]

“When I wake up, I know I’m gonna b, I’m gonna be the man who wakes up next to you” Love the reference!!!

[@ericwhite80five]

“And I would run 500 miles and I would run 500 more”🎶🕺🏻🤣

[@pauldelaney4186]

I love the Adidas Pro 2 but the heel rubber wears so quickly, such a shame as the midsole is near perfect

[@MidLifeRunner]

Yeah I’m on my third pair but I love them for racing

[@marcuslockhart4610]

Out of curiosity are you getting the Hoka Cielo X1? Read people are comparing it to the prime x strung

[@MidLifeRunner]

Hmm 🧐 interesting. It’s too much money currently. I have money for the alphafly 3 but I’m usually a “wait till next year” since I buy my own shoes. If the brands start sending me shoes then yes 😅

[@MrJesseeckerlin]

Love the literature/running crossover. Wish we had more of that in this space. The idea of comparing democratization in the arts and in the shoe world is interesting too, although I’d argue in the arts democratization equals dumbing down whereas in athletic products democratization is more linked to accessibility, which I’m for. You’re probably right that at the end of the day it’s about profit more than anything. I hope you find your manic pixie dream girl racing shoe ;).

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 well put. I agree there’s a difference between the pandering and accessibility. Maybe I’ll mix in some more literature or film infused videos and watch my subscriber base dwindle lol

[@RunNerds]

Hopefully the new SC Pacer v2 will be the aggressive Marathon Race day shoe.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Im really hoping so. I have a feeling it will be a firmer half marathon shoe like a cloud boom echo but nb usually has softer foam so it would be great to see it be a marathon racer

[@justoutlaw6423]

Really curios about the Pro 2. I can get them for 80€ at he moment. Will probably go for it.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Definitely worth the price. I’m on my third pair. I have my HM Pb in them

[@Rich_GnXFit]

I hear yah. Four quadrant shoes, but still at 2 quadrant shoe pricing. “Gotta make that dolla”

[@tkwasik]

Adi pro 2 - very nice - still have one unused pair waiting for its moment 😁 same with prime x - but 1st version, celermesh upper... My last 10km race decided to use saucony pro 3 instead of adi pro 2 - bigggg mistake!!!!

[@MidLifeRunner]

My Achilles might’ve flared up because I jumped to 80 miles weeks but I waaaaaasss wearing the endo pro 3 at the time. So I haven’t worn them since. I’ll try them again after the marathon

[@seekingUltraNick]

I’m a sucker for last years great shoes. Two years ago?? Shut up and take my money! Absolutely loving Saucony Triumph 20 right now. (workhorse as it may be) 😂

[@LuisBecerra79]

🚩🚩🚩🚩 are you ok?? Blink twice if you need help. Andrew!!! Man channel is growing steadily fast almost 4k 🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼. At this pace we are going to start seeing more shoe reviews 💰💰💰🤔🤷🏻‍♂️😆😆

[@MidLifeRunner]

lol everyone has a price! I’m actually transitioning to something new and exciting next week. It might bomb but I’m going to have fun with it. And let’s be honest, I do what I want over because no one’s watching ….well maybe 4K people (they’re not all watching

[@andrewfeher224]

Just crossed the 550 mile mark in my Prime X Strung on my long run this morning, and the midsole and outsole is still going strong. I paid full price and still consider them a bargain.

[@MidLifeRunner]

There’s nothing else at the moment

[@i.p2088]

Great review, I am going to skip the New Balance SC elite V4. I love the V3 being light and slow. Everyone says New Balance SC elite V4 is for the heavier runners.. Stronger etc.. Have 2 pairs of the Endorphin Pro 3 and love them. Will get the Pro 4 when they drop the price. One red light for me is when people say "best xxx brands shoe" means nothing. Maybe all other shoes in that brand are crap so this one is crap+ 🙄

[@MidLifeRunner]

I feel this. Or when a brand historically makes not great shoes like Brooks or ON, when Puma relaunched or when Skechers makes a comes back, they’ll say “this is the best ON shoe yet”- I feel like I’ve heard that for a year straight. But is the shoe any good?

[@kinexpro]

This channel is a 4 quadrant win.

[@MidLifeRunner]

🙌🏼

[@matthiassventoest6800]

is bottle rocket Wes Anderson ?? I also just found out my wife hasn’t seen back to the future.. great video.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Haha yes he did bottle rocket . There was exactly one funny line in that movie. And to be fair I did like the Ben stiller plot line in royal tenembaums . But that’s it.

[@SagasuRunning]

Workhorse = Mario 🤣

[@nicholas5396]

Hows the Prime X Strung vs the OG SC Trainah?

[@MidLifeRunner]

OG sc trainah can go 400 miles , prime x 600 to 800 (we are going to find out ). Prime x has more protection/compression in heel and especially up front compared to SC trainer. There’s more roll through in the prime x strung vs a little more slap from a steep drop in trainer. I prefer the prime x strung - would be a good battle video

[@nicholas5396]

@@MidLifeRunner welp... now I gotta look for the strung on sake. Thanks for the review!

[@bettinapoulos7891]

😂👍🏻

[@littleboyblue2323]

Much in the way the big blockbuster movies, superhero movies aren't designed for me, I'm an art house movie guy. None of these shoes are designed for me either, because I have a small foot and I wear kids shoes because that is all that will fit me, and Asics and Nike are just about the only companies that have multiple shoes lines that I can wear.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I’m right there with you on arthouse flicks

[@kouvang6256]

When you started that count.. 3... I knew it. Enjoy the real talk, I'll be back for the next Ted Talk.

[@nicholas5396]

12th!!!

[@MidLifeRunner]

First in my ♥️ Nick

[@paultimothyL]

I would run 500km for my wife being Canadian and all and I might run 500 more 💪👍

[@MidLifeRunner]

🇨🇦 how about a Kokanee to complete the 1000km trek

[@paultimothyL]

Hahaa 😂

[@jnorthingtonjr]

😂 literally why would I buy the 880s when the 1080s exist

[@MidLifeRunner]

🎯

[@angelmatos9143]

Running shoe videos are becoming as predictable as North Korean political ads. 😂

[@coreyadcock]

I figured it out. Andrew likes his shoes like crazy women. Red heads, hair dressers, not quite strippers... probably named Tiffany ..😂😂😂

[@tiff7805]

You’d be amazed how much that shoe fits

[@MidLifeRunner]

I see my wife Tiffany already commented. Was that shoe pun intentional? So 🔥

[@ukstaycation]

You talk so much trash, stop the bs and talk about the shoes

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 literally no one is forcing you to watch my content, homie. 200 million channels on KZbin, feel free to keep swiping

[@tiff7805]

Bruh, hit the “x” button. It’s real easy. You safe? Blink twice. Someone forcing you to watch this?