Hi everyone
Looking for a bit of advice. I used to overpronate and ran my first marathon in Nike Zoom Structures.
A few years later I got another gait analysis done and was told I didn’t overpronate anymore but I went with the Saucony Guide to have a bit of support still.
I had another gait analysis recently and they told me there was no sign of overpronation so I bit the bullet and got a neutral shoe (new balance 1080s). However, one of my ankles does not seem to like running long distance in these. It’s fine for a short run or a speed run but the ankle seems much happier in the Guides.
I now need to buy another pair of shoes as my guides have seen better days but I’m so torn on what to do. Are Guides okay for long running? I’m currently training for a marathon so this would be my marathon shoe and I can’t afford to have lots of different shoes.
The guy who did my gait analysis said I shouldn’t run in support shoes as I don’t need them, but I’m finding the Guides so much better.
I’m also wondering if the 1080s are perhaps a bit soft. I have Nike Pegasus 5 for when I’m running on trails and haven’t had an issue, although my runs have been shorter.
Sorry I know this is very specific but I guess my question is, is it okay to stick with Guides for long distance even though I’m told I don’t need stability?
Is there another shoe that is perhaps somewhere between the Guides and 1080s? I do love running in the 1080s but my ankle disagrees!!
Thank you
Just about any daily trainer in a plain colorway, imo.
Saucony Ride, New Balance 880, Nike Pegasus, Asics Cumulus, etc
I'd avoid the max cushion trainers (triumph, 1080, Nimbus, etc) since I find they feel odd for walking, and obviously you don't need a plated race day shoe. I'd also avoid anything with a significant rocker.
You may also consider a road to trail type of shoe for even more versatility. I have Nike Pegasus 5 as my do it all travel shoe. Saucony Ride TR models or Hoka Challenger are other examples of this type of shoe
Make sure you try them on. Hokas are generally narrow. I’ve got wide feet and ended up with Nike Pegasus 5s. They do a goretex version as well which might be handy in the UK in winter.
Literally any modern shoe you buy is probably going to feel like a Cadillac on your feet compared to Nike Frees. If you like that lower stack kinda ground feel I’d look at something like the Pegasus or the brooks hyperion. If you want something with a little bit more underfoot without being bulky I’d look at the asics Novablast 5, Vomero Plus, Saucony ride or Saucony Triumph.
Wouldn't recommend the evo sl mostly due to grip and stability both being well below average. Can't speak on the other two but the vomero does have great coverage and aside from the heel (which is unfortunatly an important spot) it's fairly stable. My experience with other Pegasus models makes me say they are just not worth it. Of the ones you listed I'd say go with the Vomero
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