TOP 3 MOST UNDERRATED SHOES OF THE MOMENT

[@kevinclark5086]

If you're a marathon runner the shoe that isn't given enough credit is the adidas prime x strung 2. Not as versatile as a superblast 2 but for specific goal pace workouts it's unbeatable. Zero foot fatigue and just bounce a long even when tired above 18 plus miles. I'm actually surprised more people don't race it.

[@global-runner]

This is a great comment. I have a pair of the original prime x strung and I loved them so much … until I hated them! It’s very much a “me” issue but they were causing my ankles to hurt so I stopped wearing them. But they were super fast until I did.

[@kevinclark5086]

@global-runner maybe try the 2 as I heard the first was more unstable.

[@carstendieterle1595]

Kiprun KD900. I just wanted to try them out without having much hope. But they've become my absolute favorite shoes. They do everything pretty well. Super light and super fast. After 500 km they feel like they did on the first day. I'll buy them again.

[@global-runner]

I am a MASSIVE decathlon fan. But I’ve never tried their shoes. I might have to reassess my prejudice on that front!

[@geese74]

Lots and lots of Saucony Kinvara's. Pretty much the perfect daily trainer for me and I can get around 400 miles out of them. Can usually pick up last year's model for $60-$70.

[@global-runner]

Wow you’re lucky! You found your perfect shoe and it’s super cheap! That is the best case scenario!

[@rhydianhooper8386]

ASICS Noosa Tri 15 - so comfortable and surprisingly nimble👍 They’ve released the 16 so you can grab a bargain on the 15 which is essentially the same!

[@global-runner]

@@rhydianhooper8386 thanks for the tip! I think these ones flew under the radar a bit because they were marketed as triathlon shoes but a lot of people seem to like them.

[@kazchandler2074]

The Cloudsurfer also has a trail version which looks interesting for the winter! Swiper the cat really wants to be a star in one of your videos!!! :))

[@global-runner]

He does! He’s the superstar!

[@BennyD-y3i]

SuperBlast 2 is definitely the best long run shoe. Can’t rate it high enough & get at least 1,000ks out of it

[@global-runner]

@@BennyD-y3i I am desperate to try these but they are as rare as hen’s teeth!

[@MusicChristo]

Totally agree! Though I ran the Frankfurt Marathon last weekend in Adios Pro 3, I witnessed "a lot" of runners in SB2. I was almost comitted to ask them during the race how they felt, but I saved my breath and energy😅.

[@Gorm-c3u]

SB2’s are such a joy to run in

[@timtrenholm3698]

I bought 2 pair of NovaBlast V3 as part of my spring marathon block, which also got me through my fall marathon block as well. I have over 1200km in these 2 pairs and they still have life left in them, but you can clearly see the wear in the mid/forefoot around the trampoline section now. Planning to wait for Black Friday and swing a pair of Peg Plus, and Invincible V3 to help get me through the boston block. Add in my SuperBlast V2, Tempo Next%, and AF VX. I'm good till Boston. Still unsure what the fall will be...torn between P’tit Train du Nord Marathon in Oct or just making the entire summer about going sub 90mins at the half at my local half marathon I run every year towards the end of Sept.

[@global-runner]

@@timtrenholm3698 I only ever tried the Novablast v1 (in the store) and I found that they made me roll inwards a little bit so I never went with them but I am desperate to try out the Superblast 2. I bought some Peg Plus recently and after about 30 milers I’m really enjoying them! I had a pair of Invincible v1 and I liked them but i heard the v3 had heel slippage issues so I shied away from those a little - definitely interested in what v4 brings in that shoe though! I love your race dilemma!! It’s similar to mine. :)

[@davidleonard37]

I ran most of my marathons in the older adios before the introduction of the super shoes. Brought me to low 2.50's a few times. I've also ran my half marathon pb in the old streakflys. Love them, light and felt barely there.

[@global-runner]

@@davidleonard37 Thanks for the comment! I used to run in the NB racing ones (can’t remember the number!). Running a half in the streakfly is impressive - you must have good form!!

[@davidleonard37]

@@global-runner my forms not too bad but it can always improve. I personally haven't ran any faster in the new plated shoes but that could be age too as I'm now 52 but I'm hanging in there for as long as I can.

[@global-runner]

@@davidleonard37 you go for it mate! Love hearing this. And if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

[@fraac]

saucony endorphin speed 3 for my road long runs. stays comfortable, which is all I need really

[@global-runner]

This is a great comment. Comfort really is everything. Especially on long runs. I loved version 1 of that shoe. Version 3 was ok but not as good in my view. Still a great shoe, but just lacking something.

[@josedescoteaux1]

My shoe rotation. Long run: New balance 1080 V13 Shorter runs: On Cloud surfer Intervals: Saucony Speed 4 Race day: Saucony Pro 3

[@global-runner]

@@josedescoteaux1 that’s a great shoe rotation! I’m looking for a longer run shoe and I’m waiting for the Novablast 2 (which is permanently out of stock!) so I’ll take a look at the 1080!

[@DrProfX]

I enjoyed Streakfly! Such great show for tempo and interval sessions!👍

[@global-runner]

Just a simple shoe with some of the best foam ever invented! Whats not to like? :)

[@gonzalezrojaime]

New Balance Fuelcell Propel V5. For me as good as the novablast, which I love, and ridiculously cheap. The kind of shoes you can take on vacation and use for everything.

[@global-runner]

That’s the real test!!! If I can only take one pair on vacation, which would it be?? :)

[@dokutaaguriin]

How many kms/miles do you think you will get out of the On Cloudsurfer?

[@global-runner]

@@dokutaaguriin I change my shoes more regularly than most people but even I was getting 400 miles (600km) out of them. They are quite soft but they last longer than most soft shoes, I find.

[@nickflemming-nichol908]

Adidas Boston 12 - great shoe and great value. Weirdly preferred them to the Takumi Sen 10 for hard sessions and also handle other paces well. Adidas Pro 3 for sessions too, so unbelievably durable. New Balance More v4/v5. Plush and soak up miles. I went through 4 pairs of the v4, just love them. I'm a sucker for some decent stack height!

[@global-runner]

@@nickflemming-nichol908 I loved the Boston up until they made it a massive brick. That version before (was it the 9?) was one of my favourite shoes ever. Nimble, low stack. I was really upset when they made such a dramatic change!

[@nickflemming-nichol908]

@@global-runner Ahhhh interesting. I think we're on opposite ends of the spectrum with our shoe likes and dislikes! I doubt the Boston will go back to what it was, you've just got to hope they don't do the same to the adiós!

[@global-runner]

@@nickflemming-nichol908 Ah man if they do the same to the Adios then I’ll be sending a strongly-worded letter!

[@r_unner_G]

Huge Adios fan here - the 8s are great and have done a variety of runs in them but mainly for speedier stuff and treadmill (and fave gym shoe!) Looking forward to the 9. Didn't like iterations 5, 6 & 7 - adidas ruined the Adios with their pants Lightstrike foam. The versions prior, the 3 in particular, was great for everything - used them for all races.

[@global-runner]

@@r_unner_G Yeah they have been a real staple of my running shoe rotation for a long time now. I’m also very excited to see what the 9 brings. It’s looking very promising…

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

Streakfly is pretty good, but the durability is not that great. At 50km, the midsole glue is separating laterally.😢

[@global-runner]

@@m.ch4rmaland3r10 you should send those back. I have about 600km on mine. Admittedly mostly treadmill but I got way more mileage out of mine than I was expecting!

[@jefffraser3205]

I have an ongoing issue with arthritis in my big toes as well, but it’s very off and on so hard to figure out what is causing. Have you found any good way of dealing with the pain?

[@global-runner]

I haven’t. Mine is off and on too. I think certain shoes aggravate it. But I haven’t found anything for the pain really.

[@eagle63-94]

collagène

[@global-runner]

@@eagle63-94 does that help? In capsule form do you mean?

[@JanneRasanen2]

Arthritic joints often dislike load and positions. Regular running shoes with rockers tend to raise the toes up. That can close the blood vessel supplying the big toe and also the outgoing vessel. That may influence you, it has been linked to atypically long lasting plantar fasciatis due to necrosis. No rocker zero drop shoes like barefoot shoes or Altras do not push the toes up.

[@global-runner]

@@JanneRasanen2 This is great info, thank you. I did actually buy some altras as soon as I was diagnosed and I have been trying to wean myself over to them as much as possible. I’m glad your comment has given me confirmation that I seem to be doing the right thing!

[@keithc1264]

Intro was 😂

[@global-runner]

Ha ha. Well I had to do something with all that footage! :)