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October 10, 2004

So many shoes, so little time.

So tonight I tooled around our neighborhood for a great, easy seven miles. It was great for a number of reasons: the weather was great for an easy run (would have been too warm for a long run or a workout, though), my legs felt good despite the hard run yesterday, and ... I had new shoes!

I'm currently running in several different pairs of shoes. I have one pair each of Adidas Supernova Cushions, Fila Flows, Mizuno Wave Riders, Brooks Burns, and Nike Zoom Elite. And my racing flats are Reebok Premier Competitions. I really like all of these shoes, but the Zoom Elites were the only ones I could run long in without the bottom of my foot hurting. So a month ago I went to RunTex looking for them and they didn't have them but they ordered them for me. I had no idea it'd take so long, and in the meantime the ones I had went completely south. Yesterday I ran in the Burns and my foot felt incredibly tight and sore today. So I went back to RunTex (annoyed) and tried on some other types to get me through until the Nikes came in. I bought some Brooks Axiom and New Balance 833. I ran in the Axioms tonight and really liked 'em. Keep your fingers crossed for the bottom of my foot.

So much for brand loyalty for me. I have all the major brands covered, I think, except for Saucony, and I even have a pair of those in my office at work to knock around in.

Are y'all running in something you *really* like?

On an unrelated note ... if you haven't seen Da Ali G Show on HBO you might want to check it out if you like irreverent humor. We just watched an episode where he actually asks former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft if they ever caught the guys who sent Tampax in the mail, and Scowcroft has to explain the difference between Tampax and Anthrax. Scowcroft sure is a good sport!

Posted by jenandmats at October 10, 2004 10:03 PM

Comments

How about Asics? I didn't see that brand on your list... :) Seriously though, if you find something you really like, let me know. I usually stick with Nike but as soon as I find something I like, they discontinue that style. I'm getting sick of it!

Posted by: Beth at October 11, 2004 5:44 AM

Da Ali G show is so awesome. I bought Matt the first season on DVD and we haven't gotten around to watching it yet, but I can't wait!

Posted by: becky at October 11, 2004 10:26 AM

I *love* my Mizuno Wave Riders, but you said they hurt the bottom of your foot. I've also had success with the adidas Boston Classic. Right now I also have the Asics Cumulus, but I'm not a fan.

ps-you can get a smokin' 10 mile PR at the Broad Street Run in Philly. 10 miles, slightly downhill, point to point, 10,000 plus runners...all the parts of the equation for a great time. It's the first Sunday in May every year, the weather is usually OK (not too hot or humid yet in the mid-atlantic).

Blondie

Posted by: Blondie at October 11, 2004 3:29 PM

Adidas Boston Classic...or the Supernova, but for the past few years I've stuck with the Boston.

Posted by: Karly at October 11, 2004 4:24 PM

Can't believe I forgot Asics.

I've been meaning to try the Bostons, since I think they're the closest thing out there to the very first shoe I ever fell in love with - the Adidas Gazelles. Man I miss those shoes.

Wore the NB 833s today and liked 'em. No significant tightness in the bottom of my foot, either. Sweeeet.

Posted by: jenandmats at October 11, 2004 9:31 PM

Saucony 3D Grid Hurricane 5s rule. Not heavy and good stability. Oh, what about New Balance? They make some excellent lightweight trainers that feel and look like flats but with more cushion. I can't remember the model I had.

Posted by: Leilani at October 12, 2004 7:25 PM