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Date: 02 May 2006 15:00:35
From: dwjones45
Subject: running shoe feedback needed
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hi everyone. i have been doing a search for a pair of lighter weight
trainers that are suitable for fast paced runs and racing up to the marathon
distance. the shoes i am looking at are the following: the asics ds trainers
xi, the new balance 823 and 901, the nike zoom miler and the mizuno wave
elixir. i would greratly appreciate any feedback if anyone uses or are
familiar with any of these shoes. thanks dave
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Date: 02 May 2006 17:36:04
From: Miss Anne Thrope
Subject: Re: running shoe feedback needed
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Dave, these mouth breathers aren't loyal to brand names.
They buy whichever jogging slippers color coordinate with their jogging
costumes.
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Date: 02 May 2006 13:12:53
From:
Subject: Re: running shoe feedback needed
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> asics ds trainers xi,
imo deliver a hard ride. great traction though, feel like a daily
trainer, not a light-weight trainer. very popular. i have a pair i'm
not crazy about.
>the new balance 823
the 823 & 833 is a fantastic minimalist light weight trainer, i think
brian b. in texas ran the boston marathon in a pair of these. of all
the shoes listed these are the most flat like. NB is great in that they
don't 'mess w/this model....iow, "keep it simple". terrific shoe. the
833 is a sweet shoe to race in.
>and 901,
very nice, of all the shoes has the most roomy toe box. only downside
is they wear down rather fast imo. this is supposed to be an
advancement on the 833....it's a very successful shoe in the
market...this seies. i've had 2 pairs of 900s and 1 901.
> nike zoom miler and the
you don't want this shoe. not terribly popular with daily runners,
very much a starter shoe for people just getting in the game. never
owned a pair.
>mizuno wave elixir.
i've never been disappointed w/a pair of mizuno shoes. however this
shoe is just too new & unproven, you'll be a beta site, could be good,
could be bad.
I'd go w/the 833 over the 901 for running a marathon. the 833 is by
far the minimalist champion of all the shoes you've listed.
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Date: 02 May 2006 17:25:12
From: dwjones45
Subject: Re: running shoe feedback needed
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lanceandrew@aol.com wrote:
>> asics ds trainers xi,
>
> imo deliver a hard ride. great traction though, feel like a daily
> trainer, not a light-weight trainer. very popular. i have a pair i'm
> not crazy about.
>
>> the new balance 823
>
> the 823 & 833 is a fantastic minimalist light weight trainer, i
> think brian b. in texas ran the boston marathon in a pair of these.
> of all the shoes listed these are the most flat like. NB is great in
> that they don't 'mess w/this model....iow, "keep it simple".
> terrific shoe. the 833 is a sweet shoe to race in.
>
>> and 901,
>
> very nice, of all the shoes has the most roomy toe box. only downside
> is they wear down rather fast imo. this is supposed to be an
> advancement on the 833....it's a very successful shoe in the
> market...this seies. i've had 2 pairs of 900s and 1 901.
>
>> nike zoom miler and the
> you don't want this shoe. not terribly popular with daily runners,
> very much a starter shoe for people just getting in the game. never
> owned a pair.
>
>> mizuno wave elixir.
> i've never been disappointed w/a pair of mizuno shoes. however this
> shoe is just too new & unproven, you'll be a beta site, could be
> good, could be bad.
>
> I'd go w/the 833 over the 901 for running a marathon. the 833 is by
> far the minimalist champion of all the shoes you've listed.
thanks for the feedback. it's appreciated
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Date: 03 May 2006 20:18:47
From: squeezer
Subject: Re: running shoe feedback needed
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Stay away from the zoom miler. The forefoot chusioning feels very flat
and they do not have good transition heel to toe. Also have a history
of leaking air bags. A fantasic lightweight trainer from Nike is the
Skylon 3, I consider it the best shoe I've had. The Skylon has been
updated and now called the Hayward (but in Europe it's called the
Skylon 4). These shoes run about a full size small and narrow so don't
even consider them if you require a wider fit.
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