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the reinforcements in the toe box is rubbing against my big toe. Had to go up half a size and its not as snug in the heel now.....
Magic speed 4 or superblast 2 🤔
The Noosa Tri 15 is now only 79-99 $ US. It would be great to have an ACTUAL review on this shoe... rather than a video that says it is just like the 14.
Was that the new skecher wave 12?
Good luck with the new Asics magic speed 4. Like to Fordy. Cheers.
Should i buy it in 2024
Are the good for runners that need extra support?
Looks like a big improvement
Hey mate Robbo in Oz! I have had a big toe problem with a bunion and serious big toe joint pain. I have tired about 12 different shoes types from wide toe box, low drop , high drop, high cushion, low cushion, neutral shoes every brand possible! Podiatrist want me to run in an orthotic but I can't do it they suck! The best shoe I have found is the Saucony guide 17 stability shoe. It's has arch support and a wider toe box I can run 20kms now in this shoe with no toe and foot pain it's a game changer for me. Maybe the stability helps as I'm old at 50! 😂 Love ya channel and pod past mate very inspirational cheers
Эх, какая жалость что я сначала насмотрелся красивых рекламных роликов, купил Under Armour HOVR Machina 3, а потом увидел это видео!!! Мне нужна максимальная мягкость, мой вес чуть меньше 100 кг ( и это не жир ) и мне нужно беречь мои суставы. Были у меня кроссовки Asics GEL-QUANTUM 360 которые меня очень устраивали и в которых я пробежал много сотен километров, но они пришли в негодность. Захотел попробовать другие модели ( зачем, ведь меня всё устраивало!) и насмотревшись рекламных роликов выбирал между Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40 и Under Armour Hovr Machina 3. Пегас показались мне скучными и менее мягкие в пятке, выбрал Under. И вот вчера пробежал в них свои первые семь километров. Мои впечатления по сравнению с Asics. Они менее мягкие !!! особенно в носке и это очень чувствуется вначале бега, но потом нога адаптируется и ты уже это не замечаешь; очень плохая вентиляция, хотя и верх вроде тонкий текстиль но ноги в конце были ужасно мокрые и все кроссовки внутри тоже; очень жесткая стелька внутри, уже через три-четыре километра ты начинаешь чувствовать пальцами дискомфорт который всё больше и больше усиливается; и они действительно тяжелее, что чувствуется. Но есть и пара плюсов что я заметил, это очень хорошая поддержка пятки, мою ногу держит монолитно, у Asics было больше свободы и это не очень хорошо; и последний плюс, это то что в них у меня нога не заваливается во внутрь, как у Asics и мне это понравилось, но это всё таки думаю из-за большей жесткости в носке и то что сами кроссовки чуть шире спереди. Как итог - я бы не советовал эти кроссовки для бега ни на улице ни в тренажёрном зале (в зале в них будет жарко). Может для повседневной носки только, но за эту цену я выбрал бы более интересные модели! И да, у меня есть еще две модели кроссовок от Under, это простые UA Charged Bandit 3 Ombre для тренажерного зала и UA HOVR CG Reactor Mid NC для прогулок в плохую и холодную погоду и все эти кроссовки меня полностью устраивают для своих целей!
Run for all ar always very well organised events and can't be recommended highly enough. I'm doing my first marathon with them in York this October and fyi the medal and Tee are usually pink 👍.
This myth was debunked on Saturday: That a 220 lbs runner can run a trail 50 K in Salomon S Lab Pulsar 2 SG without getting significant underfoot pain!!!
My Saucony Endorphin Pro 3's have 600 miles on them, waiting for them to die, but they just keep on giving :)
Bought second pair of Skechers go Run Ride 10 for 67€ - yes it's not supershoe but Ir realy like it. And I bought new asics Gel nimbus 26 for 120€ but frankly speaking - I don't like them very much and am happy I didn't buy them for original price -200€ in my country. And then I bought nb more x4 and don't like them too because I got blisters on...both inner sides of my archs wtf??? Then I bought nb propel v4 and was happy - at least no blisters and rides well. Thinking to buy nb 1080v13 because don't have recovery shoes -as I said didn't like nimbus 26.
This idea that an over pronator will develop an injury without stability shoes. For many runners it’s not necessary nor are the insoles that the running stores will inevitably try to upsell.
Wtf its a nice shoe for running and not just walking. You’re out of your mind lol.
Some interesting points so thank you. People spend a fortune on socks and then complain about blisters. Same with shorts, I'm running around in cheap adidas shorts for £15. And you get trends, A lot at my club like Hokas but again talk about blisters. I think I'm trying to say do the same thing on Kit !
id agree that the nike build quality is not great. I used to be pro nike, now I daily in the boston 12s and novablast 4s and long run in the superblasts and prime x 2s. That being said I'm a 2:30s marathonner and ive run in the Pro 3s, meta speed edge paris and old sky plus , rocket x 2 and in terms of perfomance the Alphafly 1 and 3 (HATED THE 2) are better than anything asics, adidas and hoka have available to to public on race day (pro evo1s may be better but nobody can get them). At least for me and having given all of these other brands a try. So yes I agree that nike as butthole build quality, but in terms of perfomance I still think theyre the top dog on race day.
Great video, Chris. One thing I would add to the tip about durability - the outsole typically lasts longer than the midsole foam (unless you're running primarily on trails). So using the eye test of the outsole is not usually a good method of judging how much life is left in the shoes. Just because the outsole still looks good doesn't mean the midsole foam is still doing it's job.
Agreed on all points.
I pronate, to a point where people might see it as "over" pronate. However, since I first run around 13 years ago, I always wear neutral shoes. I bought a stability shoe, one time, after around 30k of usage, I realise I always have pain in my arch when running in them. Ditched them, never bought another stability shoes after that. Work on your feet strength people! Also agree with the cushioning part. Never bought overly cushion shoe. My best running footwear for daily runs is a pair of barefoot sandals which I keep as one of my rotation for the last 2 years. Ok, I'm not fully converted to barefoot running, I have 3 other running shoes on my rotation. But still, when I just want to go for an easy run, the sandals are just as good. I always get my lowest heart rate on easy runs when I'm in my barefoot sandals. So yeah, footwear is about what feels good for you, not about what the commercials say.
You're wrong on one point, mileage & utility. All shoes for all runners generally have a bell shaped curve, a distribution of utility. Shoes 'peak' and have a 'sweet spot'. As runners we all kind of know when our shoe has peaked but can still enjoy a bit of the sweet spot - and then we know when a shoe is still certainly serviceable, but has seen better days. It's not "nonsense to retire a shoe" after it's peaked, and you simply don't care to experience it's gradual descent - though it can still offer 100 or 200 more serviceable miles. If you want to ride it till the wheels fall off - good for you. I only want to experience the ascent and upside of a shoe and once the thrill is gone (the sweet spot), though it can still offer 100 - 200 more serviceable miles - sorry, won't be with me, it's out of my rotation and donated to a shelter. For me, that's usually around 200 mile mark. Rule #1 in Runner's Lore, Never fall in love with a shoe.
fair enough
Also it’s interesting you point out the stack height myth; although I REALLY enjoy the Superblast, since I started doing all my runs in the Superblast exclusively I have been having a lot of calf tightness I haven’t had in years of running. Is there a shoe like the Superblast but with lower stack height?
ghost max
@@FordyRuns also seen a lot of positives about SL 2; might that be a lower stack option? Or not really comparable?
I like to believe that when I run well it’s because I’m awesome and when I don’t it’s the shoes fault 😂
i like this
Spot on “what works for one don’t work for another” I have UA Velociti 3 they are so comfortable they are great. If I do same route wearing my Boston 12 I’m quicker. Then I have Takumi Sen 9 for 5k / Parkruns and I’m faster again. BUT a faster runner is faster than me wearing his Boston 12. If I’m doing a 10k race I wear my Adizero Pro 3. I love the feel of the Pro 3 - I cannot do marathons anymore; but I feel I get the same protection and energy return in the Pro 3 in the finishing Kms that you guys get at Km 22 onward.
thank you
Nice video Chris, quick question, would you say having a shoe rotation is better than having a do it all shoe like, say, an Endorphin Speed 4?
As with many things, one do-it-all shoe that works for you is better than a rotation of two or three that don't. And of course, if one shoe is all you can budget for then that's fine. I know runners who have one shoe that they train and race in, and some who have two or three for different types of runs (long & easy vs. tempo, etc.)
optimal is to have a few but comes down to budget
If you have more than one shoe you are less likely to get injured a study found as you work different muscles etc
Also, if you're unsure about a shoe, get it in a neutral color. I picked up the Hoka Mach 6 in a black color wave. It didn't work for me as a daily trainer but it's a great everyday and work shoe!
good shout
Great info on shoes!!!
thanks
Definitely agree with the cushoining point. I love a high stack shoe (favourite is the prime x) but recently have gone back to relatively lower stack shoes (Adios 8/hyperion max) and feeling great after running in those too. I think the quality of the foam is important but not always the amount of it.
thank you
Good morning. The wonderful running's world, with the real or fakes news. Like to Fordy. Have a great day.
thank you
Top video, can never get enough fordy straight talk
As an over pronator, I don’t need a pair of arch support shoes. They just poke my arches. What I need is just a stable neutral shoe, that won’t worsen my over pronation. It will automatically strengthen my arches. My over pronation becomes less than before after adapting this approach.
So agree with how poor the quality of both shoes and clothes are dreadful quality, the packaging that they arrive from Nike direct are also very very poorly thought through add to that piss poor customer service from Nike Direct...I will no longer entertain Nike in my clothing or shoe rotation.
Totally agree about price. I keep being told Puma shoes are bad quality. I have had loads of pairs of them since they made their comeback to making running shoes. I have never had an issue. Not one.