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June 2022 Shoes

 Testing:


In Rotation:
  • Adidas Adios Adizero Pro 2 -  Not a bad shoe.  Have to try a longer distances.
  • Brooks Aurora-BL - Just purchased as an alternative to the Maxroad 5.  Transitions faster.
  • Hoka Mach 4 - Nice shoes.  Like this as an easy day choice.
  • 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 Aqua - Training shoe.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 White/Pink - Training shoe.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % Volt - Race shoe. 
  • Puma Deviate Nitro Elite - Nice.  Feels like lower drop than 8mm.  Not sure I can take longer distances.  My track shoe.
  • Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Like this over the Pegasus.  Firmer ride.  Better for trails.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed - Black old. 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.  
  • Saucony Ride 15 - First run was pretty firm.  Likely won't try again till after Boston.
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.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % Ekiden  - New Winter
  • Nike Vaprofly Next % 2  BRS - New
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 Black - New
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 Ekiden - New
  • Saucony Speed Black - Next speed.
  • Saucony Speed 2 Black - Next Next speed
  • Saucony Runshield old - Waiting for winter.
  • Saucony Runshield new - Waiting for winter.
Retired/Returned:
  • Saucony Kinvara 11- Purchased for training of 4mm.  Not as bouncy as other shoes, but not too bad.  Firm, but cushioned.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed - Green. Retirement age.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed - NYC. Retired
  • 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.
Thinking About:
  • Asics Edge+
  • Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

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