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2020 May Shoes

Testing: Skechers Gorun 7+ - I like the midsole and new upper.  That said, there seems to be an issue on the right foot with a callous/blister since the new material is very inflexible.  Feels better than the Razor 3 from an energy return perspective for my foot strike.  Will give it a few more runs before I decide.  The Panthea seems like a better choice (no fit issues, higher drop, and just as nice energy return). In Rotation: Asics Novablast - Had a $50 gift card, so it was this or the 1080 v10. Went with this shoe since I was really interested in the "bounce."  Drop is very noticeable in this shoe. NB 1080 v10 - It was a close call between this shoe and the Novablast. LeftLaneSports had a size 9 on sale for 30% off (cheapest I have seen this shoe) in the color I wanted.  Had to bite.  Will likely replace the Propel as an alternative to the Novablast.   NB TC - The best carbon fiber training shoe that feels like a Vaporfly.  Just a tad firmer, which is some ways ma