
ASICS
SUPERBLAST 2
Marathon workhorse, but loud and clunky at slow paces.

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After owning older models of Gel Nimbus and the 1080v’s, the Vomero Plus is my answer too. Incredible shoe for me
Im close to same weight and went with vomero plus and absolutely love them but i did think about these as well. Maybe when they’re on ssle
I have the Vomero plus and it isn’t as friendly on the wallet as others BUT I have a ton of shoes and am realizing I can realistically do almost all of my training just in them. I’m 6’6 180ish lbs and they have been able to handle slower easy runs and up tempo stuff. It’s the most versatile shoe on the market right now as far as I’m concerned MSRP is 180 but Nike is starting to discount color ways so you may be able to find a pair at 150
If you’re running mainly to finish and not as concerned about going as fast as your body can go, Vomero plus all day.
Nimbus and Novablast seem too close for me to have both in the rotation. It wasn't always the case, but since Nimbus 26 and Novablast 4 it definitely is. If Novablast 5 loses their pop, they basically become Nimbus with not so high end upper. Maybe try Adidas Evo SL for extremely soft and bouncy midsole (though they are too unstable for me)? I personally preferred Saucony Endorphin Speed which have it all : durability, comfort, stability and some energy return. And they keep it lightweight and breathable. For Nimbus there are many alternatives. Mizuno Neo Vista (never tried it), Nike Vomero Plus (very plushy, but also unstable for me), New balance 1080 v14 (this is softness of Nimbus 25 with more Novablast bounce). Some where in the middle there is Hoka Clifton. In many ways it is like Novablast, but feels heavier and not as bouncy.
Nike Vomero. I have the 18 and plus. Both are great shoes. I use them for my easy or long runs.
Got some last week, they almost feel like cheating since the feet are protected so well. FWIW, coming from using the Invincible 3.

ASICS
SUPERBLAST 2
Marathon workhorse, but loud and clunky at slow paces.

Nike
Vomero Plus
Ultra-comfortable for long runs, but too bulky for speed.

Saucony
Endorphin Pro 4
Stable race shoe, versatile, but narrow fit, lacks bounce.

ASICS
Megablast
Very durable and versatile, but narrow toe box, causes blisters.

Mizuno
Neo Zen
Plush and versatile, but can be too soft and unstable.

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Brooks - Glycerin GTS 22

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Puma - Velocity NITRO™ 4

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