For my first ever sub-4 hour marathon last month, I trained mostly in the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 and race day I used the ASICS Novablast 5.
I’ve now retired the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 and I’ve done a few training runs in the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28, so far so good!
True. Recovery runs with tempo over 5min/km.
With their low energy return they would make you tired a lot faster than lighter more snappy shoes like for example Novablast 5 (which are also softer than Nimbus 27)
I’d go Nimbus 27 + Boston 13. That’s what I’ve been using lately and really like both but im not quite as fast as you are. You can get both on sale now.
Personally a huge fan of Superblast 2 and Gel Nimbus for long/recovery runs. Have had over 400miles on SB2 and they still feel new-ish albeit a bit less cushiony. Nimbus 27 feels great out of box and heavier so perfect for recovery.
I also just bought a pair of Li-Ning Red Hare 8Pro for tempo - it’s marketed as a tempo/interval training shoes, and on my test runs, it feels light and a bit more aggressive so more suitable for speed workouts. And honestly at $50-80 a pair the foam sole does not look very durable (past 250 miles) to me but it could be a budget option.
Boston 13, saucony ride 18/19 or endorphin azura?
Hi everyone! I am heavy runner, about 230lb, 5.11.Already own nimbus 27 and wave sky 9, but want something firmer, with lower stack and faster. Right now choose between those 3 shoes, but i want something durable, that will last long. What would you recommend guys? Thanks in advance!
Hi running people,
I need some advice on what shoes to get. A few years ago I used to run a 5k about 2-3 times a week, but an injury kept me from running, so I stopped altogether. I was at a store on Saturday and got my feet analysed. I do have slight overpronation, I also have a splay foot and would be more prone for hallux valgus in my later years. I also have knee problems, which is why I wear a brace while going on hikes e.g.
Taking that into consideration, I‘ve been looking at:
***Brooks Glycerin 23, Asics Gel Kayano 32, Asics Novablast 5, Asics Gel Nimbus 27.***
I tried the Brooks and the Asics Kayano as well as the Gel Nimbus on. I liked the extra stabilty from the Kayano. The employee at the store said that a stability shoe could be good, but the overpronation is not too bad yet. I‘ve read that the Kayano could still help me, because of my splay foot and the automatic rotation of my lower leg to the inside.
I‘m guessing the Brooks would minimise impact well, because of the cushioning, but still be stable enough.
My guess is that the Nimbus would swallow a lot of impact, because of the softness, and taking the pressure off the knee joints.
Kindly correct me, if I‘ve made a wrong assessment about the shoes, though.
I don‘t know if these would be my best options, and which one I should go for, but if you have any other suggestions I should look into, I‘d be very grateful.
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