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March 2022 Shoes

Testing:

  • Adidas Adios Adizero Pro 2 -  Not a bad shoe.  Have to try a longer distances.
  • Puma Deviate Nitro Elite - Nice.  Feels like lower drop than 8mm.  Not sure I can take longer distances.
  • Saucony Ride 15 - First run was pretty firm.  Likely won't try again till after Boston.
In Rotation:
  • Brooks Aurora-BL - Just purchased as an alternative to the Maxroad 5.  Transitions faster.
  • New Balance RC Elite 2 - Nice, soft, long distance shoe. Soft enough to use for other runs.
  • Nike Alphafly - Long run shoes.  Need to wear down. 
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 White/Pink - Training shoe now.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % Volt - Boston race shoe. 
  • Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Like this over the Pegasus.  Firmer ride.  Better for trails.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed - Green. Current goto speed.  Almost retirement age.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 - Blue. Starting in rotation.
  • 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.  
Shoes "in the wings":
  • CTM Ultra - Firm ride.  Alternative to cushioned shoes.
  • Nike Pegasus 36 Trail - Prefer the Sense Ride 2 as it is not as squishy on the trail.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % BRS - Training shoe now.  Will likely save till Fall/Dec and the temperature falls.
  • 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 Endorphin Speed Runshield - Use for cold days.
  • Saucony Speed Black - Next speed.
  • Skechers Maxroad 5 - Long/Easy day shoe.  Took awhile to break in.  Wearing fast.  Seems like a lot of foam under the shoe. Leaning towards not using.
Retired/Returned:
  • Atreyu Artist - Bad fit. 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.
  • NB Rebel #2 - Leaning for retirement.
  • Reebok Run Fast Pro - Race/track only.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed Used - Black.  Retired.
  • Skechers Gorun 7+ - Gave up after about 80 miles.  Not a horrible shoe, but just not enough bounce.
Thinking About:
  • Asics Metaspeed Sky - Pass.  I have other carbon plated shoes.
  • Hoka Rocket X - Pass, not as "bouncy" as RC Elite 2.
  • New Balance Rebel 2 - Too unstable.
  • Puma Fast-R - Pass.  Reviews weren't that compelling.
  • Puma Liberate - Really good reviews, but have the speed.  Will probably wait till sale.
  • Reebok Energy 3 - Pass.  I still have an Energy in the box.
  • Skechers Excess - Pass.  Given up on Skechers.

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