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2020 July Shoes

Testing:
  • Atryeu - Just got the shoe.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed - One run, and it worked well.  Bounce is different, and not much plate action.  Reminds me of the Accelerate.
In Rotation:
  • Asics Novablast - Break-in is going well.  It is mellowing out and the heel drop isn't as noticeable now.  Forefoot seems a bit too soft.  Maybe an issue on longer distances.  
  • NB 1080 v10 - With 2 runs, the shoe is breaking it.  It feels very comfortable for long, easy runs.
  • NB TC - Enjoying the shoe for faster runs.  Weight is noticeable at longer distances.
  • Nike Pegasus 36 Trail - Still breaking in.  Some aches when in the arch at times.  Not sure if this is a break-in issue.
  • Reebok Panthea - Enjoying this shoe.  1st choice for lightweight, non-carbon fiber shoe.
  • Reebok Run Fast - Really like this shoe as an alternate to the Rebel. 
  • Reebok Run Fast Pro London - One run, and seemed to work well.  The heel irritation was less of an issue once running at speed.
  • Skechers Gorun 7+ - Still liking this shoe.  Working the issue on the right foot with a callous/blister since the new material is very inflexible. 
  • Vaporfly 4% and Next % - Races.  Still the best choices right now.
Shoes "in the wings":
  • Altra Escalante - Looking for opportunity to rotate in.
  • Altra Escalante Racer - Test shoe before using Run Fast Pro.
  • NB Rebel 2 - 2nd version has better heel-cup.  It also seems more roomy and a bit longer (probably because of the less aggressive heel cup).  Wouldn't have kept it, but it was only $52.
  • Reebok Energy - Not sure why, but don't seem to want to put into rotation.  That said, purchased another one (since my son can wear the shoes).
  • Reebok Run Fast Pro - Race only.
  • Salomon Accelerate - This is a keeper.  I had to figure out how to lace this shoe and was concerned about the firmness, but it is a nice go-fast midsole and I got the hang of lacing after 3 runs.  It is a bit firmer than other shoes.
Retired/Returned:
  • Adidas Boston 8 - Moved out of rotation with all the other high-quality shoes.   Didn't give much energy return the last time I ran with it.
Thinking About:
  • Asics Rideblast - Gave up on it.  Seemed to firm.
  • Asics MetaRacer - Probably going to wait on this one.
  • NB RC - Watching for release date.  
  • Nike Alphafly - Missed release.  Will keep looking for next release.

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