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April 2021 Shoes

 Testing:

  • Adidas Adios Adizero Pro -  Not a bad shoe.  Have to try a longer distances.  Very similar to Atreyu, but firmer.
  • Atreyu Artist - One run.  All is good.  Feels similar to Adidas Adizero Adios Pro.  Weight is not even close to the prototypes (8 oz vs 6.2 oz).  Dirt cheap at $100.
In Rotation:
  • Atryeu - Like the shoe, but limited bounce.  Light weight makes it more fun.  
  • Reebok Run Fast Pro - Race/track only.
  • Nike Alphafly - Kinda figured out the issues.  Worked through the 4mm drop issues.  They got toe issues with too much room in right foot. Used thicker socks and this seemed to solve the problem. Still worried about a longer run.  
  • Nike Vaporfly 4% - Using for long runs at marathon pace.  Over 210 miles.  Will retire soon.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % - Purchased a 2nd pair.  This is still my favorite racing shoe. Will use a training shoe as head into the fall marathon.  Will use other carbon plated shoes for races prior.  
  • Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Like this over the Pegasus.  Firmer ride.  Better for trails.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed - NYC version.  Retired Mutant version with over 270 miles.  Will be my goto training shoe for the summer.
  • Saucony Endorphin Pro - Firmer than Vaporfly.  But not bad.  Probably won't take over 1/2 marathon.  Good for shorter races.  Will use as primary trainer for long runs.  
  • Saucony Freedom 3 - Liking this shoe.  Upper is a bit loose though.  Nice bounce.  Also, my 4mm training shoe.
Shoes "in the wings":
  • Asics Novablast - Very bouncy, but also a bit sinky.
  • NB 1080 v10 - Longer, easy runs.  Still weighs .4 oz over specifications.
  • NB TC - Too heavy and thick compared to Speed. Just working it through to 200 miles.
  • NB Rebel #2 - Will start to use more.  But probably only for track days.
  • Nike Pegasus 36 Trail - Prefer the Sense Ride 2 as it is not as squishy on the trail.
  • Saucony Kinvara 11- Purchased for training of 4mm.  Not as bouncy as other shoes, but not too bad.  Firm, but cushioned.
Retired/Returned:
  • Reebok Run Fast Pro London - Going to have to be a casual shoe. Not enough cushion.  I will use the Pro for normal track days.
  • Reebok Floatride Energy - Had some arch pain the last time I ran in them.  
Thinking About:
  • Asics Metaspeed Edge - Took a pass on the Sky.  I think I am a cadence runner, so waiting for the edge.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 - Missed the release and likely will pass since I got a version 1 backup.
  • Puma Deviate Nitro Elite - Missed the initial release.  
  • Puma Liberate - really good reviews, but have the speed.  Will probably wait till late summer.

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