The ones that fit me well. I really enjoyed the old NB hierro V5 and V6, then they made them narrower and not using them anymore.
Asics shoes fit me really well, used lots of pairs of trabuco and some Fuji lite for speedwork and short racing.
Deciding between mount to coast T1 and Sportiva prodigio pro for this year's long objetive in high mountain technical terrain, 10 hours or so. If anyone has both, will appreciate an insight.
Funny to see multiple adidas shoes listed here, they don't get mentioned a lot in this sub.
My rotation:
* VJ Lightspeed: OCR training (interval based so the running sections are faster)
* VJ Spark: OCR races (continuous slower pace)
* Inov8 parkclaw g280: road to trail runs, I only have non-technical trails where I live, those only require mild trail shoes in autumn and winter (eyeing to replace this with Salomon Aeto Blaze GRVL or other mild trail shoes)
" New Balance More V4: road runs and summer trails
* New Balance Hierro V6: retired, now used for hiking
I have a pair of V6s that are very nice for their purpose but I read the V9 was made very stiff and has much more cushioning than previous models, so a very different shoe.
https://runrepeat.com/new-balance-fresh-foam-x-hierro-v9
I really like my NB Hierro's v6-v7. I did switch to Salomon to support more local brands and really dig their Ultra Glide 3's. Not a fast shoe but comfy and grip for days. Can't comment on durability yet.
I really struggled to replace my wide Speedgoat 4s, tried the Topo Ultraventure 2 but found the sole and the responsiveness lacking (other than looking distinctly boring).
I ended up back with the Speedgoat 7, in wide, using heel lock lacing and that seems to have resolved most of my issues, but my toes still hammer the toe box on fast descents. I think I'll size up again next time.
I also like the New Balance Hierro in wide, but had issues with the toe box after 20km or so.
Definitely weird that there's not much choice here.
New Balance Hierro’s. I’m blessed with the big/heavy so my ankles are taking a lot of pressure. Most running stores place me in a stable ankle with their observations, videos, imprint tests. New balance is (unfortunately… because they’re unattractive, IMO) the only shoe that gets wide enough for a tailors AND a hallux bunion. Did I mention blessed? lol. I, working on all of my stuff so it doesn’t take me out - in the mean time - I also like a vibram partnership… they really do feel like the Goodyear for the shoe. For my road runs- I’m moving toward Altra’s zero drop gradually. Hard on these calves but there’s probably some foot relieve there, too.
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Versatile road-to-trail, but struggles on wet, technical downhills.
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