r/AskRunningShoeGeeks

Love my Adidas EVO SL but find they're a bit unstable for long runs, i use them for everything currently with the Pro 4 for events. Ideally I'd find something a bit slower and more cushioned and stable than the EVO SL. I use a Sz9 in the Adidas EVO SL.

In came the Vomero Plus, in a size 8.5 fit is great but they're heavy, I enjoy the softness but I've developed some quad pain when using them. I also have developed a bit of pain in the arch of my foot behind the big toe joint. My easy runs are around 8:00min/mile to 8:15 pace.

I've considered Asics Superblast 3 or Adidas Hyperboost Edge (upper review puts me off). What will i find between the Vomero and the Superblast 3? Would you consider the Adidas Hyperboost Edge?

Those who use an EVO SL what did you chose for a distance shoe to compliment this awesome shoe?

Recently got a pair of ASICS novablast 5 and I walked 2 miles in them. My feet hurt sooo bad. Hurts to even stand because my heels hurt so bad. Before this I was in a ghost max (unsure of the version but got it last year) and those hurt my feet when I would just stand, but not while walking.

I think maybe the novablast is too cushioned?? Or am I not giving them a fair shot?

Any other shoe recommendations would be appreciated too. Walking/running about 4 miles a day. Have a history of plantar fasciitis as well so I fear the novablast may trigger that.

I am 3.5 weeks out from my marathon and struggling to decide which shoe to run in. I used to wear the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4/5, which used to work for me for half marathons. Interestingly, been getting a ton of pressure on bottom of forefoot/balls of my feet recently in some of my training runs, so I had to scrap them.

I went to get a new foot analysis yesterday and the person said that as a forefoot striker with high arches, my foot likely isn’t compatible with most carbon plated shoes. He recommended a bouncier daily trainer for my marathon. He had me try the ASICS SonicBlast 2, Hyperboost Edge, and Glycerin Max.

I ended up going with the Hyperboost Edge and tested it on 6 miles today. What I found, was that while holding easy pace 9:45-10:00/mile I felt some forefoot pressure (not as bad as Saucony), but when I speed up to my marathon pace 8:45-8:55/mile, a lot of the pressure goes away. It’s definitely still a gamble to go with these shoes for a race.

However, any experience with this shoe, tips to breaking it in, and how to find balance of testing it over my next few weeks? Especially knowing most of my remaining miles are at an easier pace.

I have 8 easy tomorrow and 22 miles on Saturday but not sure I want to full commit to that.

Other option is to keep wearing my daily trainers, Saucony Hurricane 25, through this week and maybe try to test on a medium long run 9-10 miles next week at more of a marathon pace.

Is it too close to the race and do I just go with old reliable, the Saucony Hurricane, even for the marathon??

Having decision paralysis - so any advice or wisdom is so appreciated!!!

I’ve been trying to find a good race day shoe for my half. I am a 130 lb female looking to run a sub 2 hour half. I over pronate slightly, have a medium to slightly high arch, and have narrow heels. I’ve been training in Hoka Bondi 9. They’ve been ok but I do get blisters on my toes from long runs no matter what I try. I’ve gone to a running store in the past and got sized and recommended the Hokas, but I haven’t had time to go back to get fitted for race day shoes. I tried the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 and they felt good but I got the gnarliest blisters on my heels. I tried Nike vaporfly but needed more stability. I’m tired on mailing shoes back. Budget is around $300 (flexible), and I’d love a cool looking pair of shoes but performance and not injuring myself are the top priorities. Unfortunately all Saucony Endorphin Pro 4s in my size I can find are $4-500+. Thank you!

Running the army 10 miler this weekend, supposed to rain the entire time including the lead up/getting ready for corral. already gonna rock a throw away poncho, any tips to keep shoes dry before the race?

38M, 170lbs, mid/forefoot striker going for a BQ in late November after a 3:00:XX PR this spring. What carbon shoes should I be considering and why? I've raced in AP4s (my first and only carbon shoes) for two marathons, two 10ks, and a 5k and I really like them. They feel light, quick, and have good bounce. AP5s would be fine price-wise, but I'd prefer to keep the price in that ballpark and lower.

I recently went on the Camino de Santiago and took a pair of Salomon Aero Glide 3. Love those shoes, run around 30mi a week in them without issue, not a blister, no pain. I use them on trails and on asphalt approaching trails.

Recently did this walking path where I did around 10mi-15mi a day of very casual walking, with a vest and not too much weight. No knee pain, no stability issues, but I got wicked blisters all over my foot and between two toes. I was wearing Injinji toe socks too.

Does anyone have any insight why there's such a huge discrepancy between running and walking in these shoes, and what I should be looking for in walking shoes moving forward that also gives me good foams and remains relatively lightweight (as opposed to taller merrell-style boots that aren't breathable)? Thanks!