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October 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:
  • Atreyu Artist - Need to really tighten shoes for fit.  Kinda like Adidas Adios Pro
  • Reebok Run Fast Pro - Race/track only.
  • NB Rebel #2 - Will start to use more.  But probably only for track days.
  • NB TC - Too heavy and thick compared to Speed. Just working it through to 200 miles.
  • Nike Alphafly - Long run shoes.  Considering as choice for next Boston to address downhills. 
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 Aqua - Close to retiring.  Feel like it has lost bounce at 120 miles.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 White/Pink - Current racing shoe 
  • Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Like this over the Pegasus.  Firmer ride.  Better for trails.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed - NYC version.  < 100 miles before retiring.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed - Green. Current goto speed. 
  • 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.
  • Skechers Maxroad 5 - Long/Easy day shoe.  Took awhile to break in.
Shoes "in the wings":
  • Adidas Boston 8 - Not really in play
  • Nike Pegasus 36 Trail - Prefer the Sense Ride 2 as it is not as squishy on the trail.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % BRS - Save for colder running?
  • Saucony Kinvara 11- Purchased for training of 4mm.  Not as bouncy as other shoes, but not too bad.  Firm, but cushioned.
  • Saucony Speed Black - Next speed.
  • Saucony Speed Runshield - For winter running.  Likely rotate in after green shoes/reach January.
Retired/Returned:
  • Atryeu - Just too much work vs. bouncer shoes.  
  • Asics Novablast - Very bouncy, but also a bit sinky.
  • Nike Alpha black - Sell?
  • Nike Vaporfly 4% - Retired
  • NB 1080 v10 - Walk around shoes.
Thinking About:
  • Asics Metaspeed Edge - Pass.  Reviews aren't very positive.
  • Asics Metaspeed Sky - Leaning towards pass due to similar to Next % 2.
  • Puma Deviate Nitro Elite - Missed the initial release.  Maybe ebay buy.
  • Puma Liberate - really good reviews, but have the speed.  Will probably wait till sale.

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