6’2 97 to 100kg. I have loved the endorphin series the best. Have exclusively worn since the 2s. Loved them. Hated the 3s. Now on 4s and after trying different shoes, even the pro 2s and pro 3 I come back to endorphin speed 4s. (Haven’t tried 5s yet and will try azuras soon as daily). But have been wearing the 4s for pretty much every run.
Will probably get pro 5 as I begin working below 3:45 min/k as base block ends
6’2 97 to 100kg. I have loved the endorphin series the best. Have exclusively worn since the 2s. Loved them. Hated the 3s. Now on 4s and after trying different shoes, even the pro 2s and pro 3 I come back to endorphin speed 4s. (Haven’t tried 5s yet and will try azuras soon as daily). But have been wearing the 4s for pretty much every run.
Will probably get pro 5 as I begin working below 3:45 min/k as base block ends
I am not a three shoe rotation but I love the approach here mostly because it reassures me about my choices so far
I use Nike Vomero Plus for daily training and especially long runs
My old Saucony Endorphin Speed 3’s (not badly used at this point) for tempo and 5k races
Can anyone say if the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5’s are a notable upgrade from the Speed 3? I would get them if and when my spouse green-lights raiding the family checkbook.
Great question. Running my first marathon in March and trying to figure this out for my self. 60, 163 lbs (74 kg), 13:00 min/mile pace - so super slow.
I have a love hate relationship with SB2s. At my current paces they are clunky blocks of foam. While I can roll off the toes, activating the foam through my forefoot takes a lot of effort which becomes harder as I get tired.
I know I need to strength train more. And the shoes are more alive around 11 min/mile and faster.
But I ran my half marathon earlier this month in Endorphin Speed 3s even though I primarily trained in the SB2s. They’re just not working for me. The Speeds just felt lighter and had more pop. I am able to run 30 seconds faster per mile on average.
So same question - what are the best shoes for a slower runner for a 5-6 hour marathon.
Saucony Speed, nice balance between carbon and no plate.
I've raced in them when I've been on the road back from injury and not going all-out and put a lot of long run miles on the original Speed 3s.
Nearly worn my 4s out and looking forward to the 5s.
You may be blessed with a very neutral gait. And possibly because of your lifting your ankles may be quite strong and stable.
I’ve felt unstable in all sorts of shoes until I guess my feet worked out the shoes. Deviate Nitro 2, Triumph 21, adidas SL2, endorphin speed 3.
I supinate - one meaning all my shoes wear out on the outside of the sole. Secondly since I land on the outside of the foot I probably put most pressure on the un-stable parts of the foam until I figure out how to adjust to the shoes.
Try out the Saucony Ride or Endorphin speed (you’ll get the 3s and 4s on discount).
If foot width(I couldn’t read fully) is an issue try the men’s shoes in the appropriate size (1.5 lower in men’s is the same size in women’s but had more width).
If you want to try ASICS - the mega or sonic blast might work you - try them on first (if not available for you order and return as appropriate).
You must be aware of short stride and landing under your body (as it relates to form that helps protects knees).
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