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Current Shoes (May 2019)

Currently Recommended for Different Uses, If I had to Pick One Today for Each Use (May 2019):
  • Long - New Balance 1080 v9
  • Tempo, Interval - Nike ZoomFly Flyknit
  • Hills - Skechers Razor 3
  • Easy - Nike Vomero 14
  • All Around - New Balance Beacon
  • Races - Vaporfly 4%

Other Shoes
  • Adidas Prime Parley 
  • Reebok Sweet Road 2
  • Reebok Floatride Forever Energy
  • Reebok Floatride Run Fast
Shoes in consideration this months/last month

  • Skechers GoRun 7 (returned) - Believed this would be the evolution of the Hyper foam beyond the Razor 3, but the upper fit is horrible.  Had to return the shoe. 
  • Adidas Boston 7 (redundant) - Some reviewers believe Sonic RA and Reebok Floatride Run Fast are better shoes than the Boston 7.  Additionally, the Reebok Forever Energy is approx. the same weight and bounce, but more cushioning.  I have removed it from my list of shoes to consider.
  • Salomon Sonic RA/ RA 2- Similar shoe to Adidas Boston 7, and other lightweight, firm, racing-like shoes.  Cheap price might get me to purchase.   Sonic RA is $50 and Sonic RA2 is on Ebay bidding for $46 right now.
  • Under Armor Sonic 2 - Good reviews and cheap price.  But, the shoe weighs just over 10 oz without a change in insoles.  Was really considering it as a long shoe.  Currently $60 with coupon.
  • Topo Fly-Lyte 2 (returned) - Generally good review for version 1, but version 2 might have a irritation issue at the tongue.  Similar drop to escalante (some individuals indicated soreness for first few runs).  Given I just ran in the escalante and enjoyed it, so not sure if I need this shoe (except to try the Topo brand).  Currently $42 at Running Warehouse only in my size.  I did get the shoe, but returned it.  It felt very firm, with limited bounce.  Had some heel lift, but this might go away as the shoe breaks in.  I enjoyed the midsole from the escalante more, so didn't really have a reason to keep this shoe.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next% - Didn't realize this release last month.  Might have to wait till other colors get released since I have a backup Vaporfly I haven't used yet.

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