Hello! I’m training for a fall marathon and rotate between the Saucony Hurricane 24 (short recovery), ASICS Novablast 5 (easy), Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 (speed), and ASICS Superblast 2 (long).
I’m looking to add a recovery shoe to replace the Hurricane 24s. I’ve enjoyed the plush cushioning on my slow recovery days, where I’m running \~20-40 sec/mile slower compared to the other easy run days. I was wondering if the upcoming Hurricane 26s would be a good option or if I should consider the Gel Nimbus 27/28. Mainly looking for the same cushioning support but would appreciate a lighter shoe than the Hurricane 24s.
I am not. I appreciated the stability features of Hurricane when I first started running in them (> a year ago) but have been able to improve through PT and strength training so think I’m just prioritizing some cushion
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for advice on my next daily trainer/long-run shoe. I’ve been running casually for about 1.5 years and am training for my first Half Marathon in June.
**The Runner Profile:**
* **Height/Weight:** 1.90m / 105kg (approx. 230 lbs).
* **Foot stats:** Length 29cm | Width 10cm (slightly wide volume).
* **Pace:** \~5:30/km (8:50/mile).
* **Mid/forefoot striker**.
**My Shoe History & Issues:**
1. **Asics Novablast 4 (Size 48 EU / 30.5 cm):**
* *The Good:* Great cushion and energy return. No joint pain.
* *The Bad:* **Overheating.** My feet felt way too warm, even in winter. I returned them solely because of the heat issue.
2. **Saucony Hurricane 24 (Size 47 EU / 30.5 cm):**
* *The Good:* Loved the plush, bouncy feeling.
* *The Bad:* **Blisters.** On runs longer than 7-10km, I consistently get blisters on the side of my right foot's 1st metatarsal (ball of the foot). I suspect the arch support isn't aligning correctly because the size (30.5cm) might be too long for my 29cm foot.
* *Current State:* After 14 months, they are dead (burning sensation in soles), so I need a replacement ASAP.
**What I'm Looking For:** A shoe that can handle my weight (105kg) for long distances without bottoming out, isn't an oven (breathable), and accommodates a slightly wide foot without causing blisters on the arch/metatarsal.
**The Contenders (and my sizing doubts):**
* **New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6:** Considering size **30 cm (US 12) in 2E Wide**. Is the breathable enough? I'm worried about the heat compared to the Novablast.
* **Brooks Glycerin Max:** Considering size **30.5 or 31**. I've heard good things, but I'm worried about the width since it's hard to find 2E versions here.
* **Asics Superblast 2:** Considering size **30.5**. I loved the Novablast ride, but is this one cooler/more breathable? Is it stable enough for a 105kg runner?
* **Saucony Hurricane 24 (Again?):** Should I try these again but size down to **30 cm (US 12)** to fix the arch alignment/blister issue?
Any advice on which of these (or others) would be the safest bet?
Thanks!
I’m starting my next training block soon and I’m excited to try the hurricane 26s. I’ve had a great experience in the 24s, and recently got the Azura. So far it’s been a fun shoe for me. Stable enough, and quite fun to run in. (It does push my pace a bit though…that rocker rocks you).
Seconding this. They’re my pick when I need to make things easier on my feet. I wear Guides when I need to be a little faster. They’re still cushioned, just not as much. Switching to these two shoes made running on an arthritic knee feasible in the long term, while I work on body recomposition.
Heavier and shorter than you and I've taken shoes to +600 miles, just add variety to your rotation by buying previous versions of shoes popular with heavier runners, I have a bias for all things Saucony given their foams are built like tanks, you can get the Hurricane 24s for sub $100, the Triumph 23s for $110 (I pushed the T20s to 645 miles). I have the SB2s but I'll be honest, I think I'll wear out that foam sooner then I'd hope to so I'm sparing them for long runs only.
Hurricane 24s are quite heavy and not the most breathable, they do protect the feet but you’re definitely going to feel that weight as your legs tire out. My preference for a long run shoe is the Boston 12 and may be the SB2, the latter is slappy and blocky
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