2020 December Shoes

So, had issues with the Alphafly on the long run, so redirected shoes for 4mm and consistency.

 Testing:

• Nike Alphafly - one 13 mile run.  Caused some calf issues.  Likely the 4mm drop.  Had to buy a 4mm drop to prepare.  Will re-try after some miles on Kinvara.  Picked up a 2nd (in black) as the primary race shoe.  The white will be used for training.
• Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Got from ebay.  Firmer than the Pegasus Trail (in a good way).  Need to actually run in them now.  Like the cushion.
• Saucony Kinvara 11- Purchased for training of 4mm.  Not as bouncy as other shoes, but not too bad.  Firm, but cushioned.
  

In Rotation:

• Atryeu - Like the shoe, but limited bounce.
• Asics Novablast - Very bouncy, but also a bit sinky.  Rotate with 1080 v10.
• NB 1080 v10 - Longer, easy runs.  Still weighs .4 oz over specifications.
• NB Rebel 2 - Rotated in after run fast retirement.
• Nike Pegasus 36 Trail - Over 40 miles on the shoe and still get foot aches in the first miles.  I wonder if it is the trails vs. shoes.  Will try with Sense Ride 2 to see if there is pain..
• Reebok Run Fast Pro - Race/track only.  Not enough cushion for 5K/10K for me on the road unless I become more efficient in my running form.
• Saucony Endorphin Speed - My favorite all around shoe.  Bought a 2nd (NYC edition - yes!!!).  First shoe still working well, except for heel cushion collapsing.
• Vaporfly 4% and Next % - Races.  Still the best choice right now.  4% used for training runs (preferred over TC - not sure compared to RC).  Bringing back the Orange shoe for use.  

Shoes "in the wings":

• NB TC - Too heavy and thick compared to Speed. Just working it through to 300 miles.
• Reebok Run Fast Pro London - One run, and seemed to work well.  The heel irritation was less of an issue once running at speed.

Retired/Returned:

• Adidas Adizero Adios Pro - Had the pink shoe, but returned it.  
• New Balance RC Elite - Multiple runs.  Seems to have pronation issues.  Might have to return.
• Reebok Run Fast - Really like this shoe as an alternate to the Rebel. Usually use for trail intervals as I don't want to chew up one of my less tractioned-outsole road shoes.  Retired due to fit.
• Skechers GoRun 7+ - After trying to adjust the shoes to address lateral right foot soreness, I am retiring.
• Skechers GoMeb Speed 6.  Had to return as 1 size larger was too big.  Asked for a 9.5, but they returned it (didn't exchange).   

Thinking About:

• Asics Evoride - Was really looking at this, but seemed too firm. Passed on it.
• Saucony Endorphin Pro - Going back and forth on this one.  Really like the Speed, so you would think this is a good choice. But, the Alphafly was soo much bouncier than the Speed. Also worried about the stiffness in the plate.