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2020 March Shoes



Testing:
  • Zoomfly 3 - Very stiff (even more so than ZF 2).  Leaning towards returning.
  • Salomon Accelerate - Just getting in.  Will test.
In Rotation:
  • Adidas Boston 8 - Kinda enjoy this shoe.  Lots of bounce in the heel. 
  • NB Rebel - Goto fast and medium distance shoe.  Likely to use more since max distances right now are around 13 miles.
  • NB Propel - Goto easy run shoe.  I am doing less of this since most long runs include a progression or fast finish.
  • Reebok Run Fast - Really like this shoe as an alternate to the Rebel.  That said, it is firmer.  Starting rotating it in.  I have a backup-pair I need to use too.
  • Salomon Sonic RA 2 - Nice bounce.  But, there seems to be an issue with the right shoe in the little toe area.  Only noticed on last run (and I had 40+ miles already).  Will need to try again without over-tightening laces.  If I have issues again, will retire to casual use.
  • Vaporfly 4% and Next % - Races.
Shoes "in the wings":
  • Adidas Solar Glide - Rotating in on easy run.
  • Adidas Prime - Not high on the list, but ready.
  • Altra Escalante - Looking for opportunity to rotate in.
  • Altra Escalante Racer - Test shoe before using Run Fast Pro.
  • Reebok Energy - Not sure why, but don't seem to want to put into rotation.
  • Reebok Run Fast Pro - Race only.
Retired:
  • New Balance 1080 v9 - I have the propel, and this shoe has over 250 miles.  Nice walking around.
  • Nike 4% Orange - Retired since over 200 miles and potentially causing pronation issues.  
  • Reebok Sweet Road 2 - Too Firm.
  • Saucony Freedom Denim - Gave away.
  • Skecher's Razor 3 - Though I liked this shoe for fast use case, but I find the NB Rebel more to my liking.  With over 130 miles, I am done with it.
Thinking About:
  • Asics Novablast - Conflicting reviews.  Might be bouncy/max cushion.  
  • Adidas 4D - Not really for running, but interesting midsole.
  • NB TC - Waiting for delivery in April.
  • NB RC - Watching for reviews.  Release is in April.
  • Nike Alphafly - Just want to know when I can get one.
  • Saucony Pro, Speed - Waiting for more reviews.  Probably most interested in the Speed.  Not available till July.

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