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December 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.
  • Brooks Aurora-BL - Just purchased as an alternative to the Maxroad 5.  Transitions faster. 
  • CTM Ultra - Firm ride.  Alternative to cushioned shoes.
  • Nike Alphafly - Long run shoes.  Need to wear down. 
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % BRS - Breaking in.
  • 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 - Green. Current goto speed. 
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed Used - Black.  Primary shoe for bad days.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed Runshield - Use for cold days.
  • 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.  
  • Skechers Maxroad 5 - Long/Easy day shoe.  Took awhile to break in.  Wearing fast.  Seems like a lot of foam under the shoe.
Shoes "in the wings":
  • 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.
  • Reebok Run Fast Pro - Race/track only.
  • Saucony Kinvara 11- Purchased for training of 4mm.  Not as bouncy as other shoes, but not too bad.  Firm, but cushioned.
  • Saucony Freedom 3 - Liking this shoe.  Upper is a bit loose though.  Nice bounce.  Also, my 4mm training shoe.  Less of a priority right now.
  • Saucony Speed Black - Next speed.
Retired/Returned:
  • Adidas Boston 8 - Other better shoes.  Retired.
  • Asics Novablast - Gave away.
  • NB TC - Too heavy and thick compared to Speed. Retired.
  • Nike Alpha black - Sold.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed - NYC version.  Retired.
Thinking About:
  • Asics Metaspeed Edge - Pass.  Reviews aren't very positive.
  • Asics Metaspeed Sky - Pass unless a good deal.
  • Hoka Rocket X - Pass, not as "bouncy" as RC Elite 2.
  • Puma Deviate Nitro Elite - Missed the initial release.  Pass.
  • Puma Liberate - really good reviews, but have the speed.  Will probably wait till sale.

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