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March 2023 Shoes

  Testing:

  • Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro
  • Nike Vaporfly 3
In Rotation:
  • Adidas Prime X Strung
  • Adidas Takumi Sen 8 Tinman
  • Hoka Mach 5 Blue
  • New Balance RC Elite 2 - Nice, soft, long distance shoe
  • Nike Vaprofly Next % 2  BRS 
  • Puma Deviate Nitro Elite - Track shoe/Mid distance tempo
  • Saucony Endorphin Pro 3
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 - Blue
  • Saucony Speed Black - Next speed.
Shoes "in the wings":
  • Adidas Adios Adizero Pro 2 -  Not a bad shoe.  Have to try a longer distances.
  • Adidas Prime X
  • Adidas Takumi Sen 8 Orange
  • Adidas Ultra Terrex Trail
  • Hoka Mach 5 Black
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % Ekiden  - New Winter
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 Ekiden - New
  • Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Red
  • Saucony Ride 15
  • Saucony Speed 2 Black - Next Next speed
  • Saucony Runshield new - Waiting for winter.
Retired/Returned:
  • Brooks Aurora-BL - Just purchased as an alternative to the Maxroad 5.  Transitions faster.
  • CTM Ultra - Firm ride.  Alternative to cushioned shoes.
  • Hoka Mach 4 - Nice shoes.  Like this as an easy day choice.
  • Nike Alphafly - Long run shoes.  Need to wear down. 
  • Nike Pegasus 36 Trail - Prefer the Sense Ride 2 as it is not as squishy on the trail.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 Aqua - Training shoe.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 Black - New
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 White/Pink - Training shoe.
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % Volt - Race shoe. 
  • Nike Vaporfly Next % BRS - Training shoe now. 
  • Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Like this over the Pegasus.  Firmer ride.  Better for trails.
  • 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.  
Thinking About:
  • Hoka Mach 6

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