The New Balance option for runners seeking the maximum in motion control for severe over pronation.
New Balances flagship shoe for runners requiring excellent cushioning and support.
Lighter neutral cushioned shoe flexible enough for some to race in.
Probably the best New Balance shoe to offer a blend of excellent cushioning and support.
The New Balance choice for runners requiring cushioning and support.
Performance shoe from new Balance offering support for those seeking a racer with stability.
The New Balance flagship shoe for ladies requiring maximum cushioning with support.
Lighter neutral cushioned shoe flexible enough for some to race in.
Probably the best New Balance shoe for ladies to offer a blend of excellent cushioning and support.
The New Balance choice for ladies requiring cushioning and support.
Performance shoe from New Balance offering support for those ladies seeking a racer with stability.
If you are looking for a motion control shoe in Mizunos range the Alchemy would probably be the one for you whereas the Renegade has the same levels of support it is £15 dearer than the Alchemy
If you are looking for a motion control shoe in Mizunos range the Alchemy would probably be the one for you whereas the Renegade has the same levels of support it is £15 dearer than the Alchemy
Mizunos Gore Tex trail shoe offering waterproof protection with grip and durability
Mizunos Gore Tex trail shoe offering waterproof protection with grip and durability
perfect for free running and parkour
It is A M A Z I N G L Y soft and careful , can walk in both walls and roads without caring and helps a lot in flips and presicion
It is A M A Z I N G L Y soft and careful , can walk in both walls and roads without caring and helps a lot in flips and presicion
pretty cool
This shoe is good for people who heel strike. Quite comfortable and light.
This shoe is good for people who heel strike. Quite comfortable and light.
I am now a converted mizuno fan!!
I was a bit sceptical to change brands at first as I have been a dedicated asics fan for many years and swore I would never wear another brand. Being a severe pronator and still seeming to find the right shoe to lessen my problems, I thought I would try these ( my husband has the mens version and swears by them)for a complete change. Put them on tonight for their first test run, expecting to feel mabe a slight run here and there, but nothing, it was like wearing springs on your feet, but with amazing grip and cushioning too. The width on the bottom of the shoe helped to level out my pronation problem, without feeling restrictive. I enjoyed everyone of those hilly 6 miles!! They are light and fast too and I would definatly reccomend them to people who suffer from pronation probs like me!! Excellent shoe, Im hooked now!!
I was a bit sceptical to change brands at first as I have been a dedicated asics fan for many years and swore I would never wear another brand. Being a severe pronator and still seeming to find the right shoe to lessen my problems, I thought I would try these ( my husband has the mens version and swears by them)for a complete change. Put them on tonight for their first test run, expecting to feel mabe a slight run here and there, but nothing, it was like wearing springs on your feet, but with amazing grip and cushioning too. The width on the bottom of the shoe helped to level out my pronation problem, without feeling restrictive. I enjoyed everyone of those hilly 6 miles!! They are light and fast too and I would definatly reccomend them to people who suffer from pronation probs like me!! Excellent shoe, Im hooked now!!
Surprisingly efficient...
I got my first pair back in November '08 and just purchased my second this week. They were strange at first - very light, they intimidated me a bit. I thought they would offer no protection or cushioning. Wrong.
I got used to them after about a month of regular use. I train 5 times a week - I'm a half-marathoner, with hopes of finishing my first marathon next year. So, I guess I average about 50-60 km a week. These shoes have been able to provide surprisingly good results over the past 6 months. I started using them for intervals and then tried them out on longer runs. Until I decided to do a half-marathon in them. My best result, so far.
Although I did end up with a pretty awful blister on the right toe, the shoes were great. Great speed and kick. One thing that really gets me to liking these shoes is that they are very constant; they don't "fall apart" mid-race or "give in" like other shoes. They keep firm and responsive.
I reckon NIke have really got a nice product on their hands. I for one will continue purchasing the Lunar Trainers and maybe even try out the Lunar Racer for my next half.
Cheers.
I got my first pair back in November '08 and just purchased my second this week. They were strange at first - very light, they intimidated me a bit. I thought they would offer no protection or cushioning. Wrong.
I got used to them after about a month of regular use. I train 5 times a week - I'm a half-marathoner, with hopes of finishing my first marathon next year. So, I guess I average about 50-60 km a week. These shoes have been able to provide surprisingly good results over the past 6 months. I started using them for intervals and then tried them out on longer runs. Until I decided to do a half-marathon in them. My best result, so far.
Although I did end up with a pretty awful blister on the right toe, the shoes were great. Great speed and kick. One thing that really gets me to liking these shoes is that they are very constant; they don't "fall apart" mid-race or "give in" like other shoes. They keep firm and responsive.
I reckon NIke have really got a nice product on their hands. I for one will continue purchasing the Lunar Trainers and maybe even try out the Lunar Racer for my next half.
Cheers.
Best shoe for me (hyper-mobile feet that slightly over-pronate)
Best combination of motion-stability & light-weight control, to add support as well as support your need for speed. I yet have to try it over a distance longer than 20KM, but it's suppose to handle your marathon's just as well. Only complaint: slight burning experienced under my foot after I raced a 10KM, as your feet feels in close contact with the tar which is part of the natural feeling of running that these shoes promote.
Best combination of motion-stability & light-weight control, to add support as well as support your need for speed. I yet have to try it over a distance longer than 20KM, but it's suppose to handle your marathon's just as well. Only complaint: slight burning experienced under my foot after I raced a 10KM, as your feet feels in close contact with the tar which is part of the natural feeling of running that these shoes promote.
Great shoes
I've had both Cascadia 2 & 3 and found both brilliant! Comfortable, grippy, just the right support. A really well-designed and built shoe. I highly recommend them and am looking to buy my third pair of Cascadias – not as easy to find as I'd like, though.
I've had both Cascadia 2 & 3 and found both brilliant! Comfortable, grippy, just the right support. A really well-designed and built shoe. I highly recommend them and am looking to buy my third pair of Cascadias – not as easy to find as I'd like, though.
Sole fault?
I believe there may be a fault in the forefoot part of the sole in these shoes. Or at least my pair.
I recently switched from ASICS, and after 10 years of running marathons and halfs had never had a foot problem.
After a month of these shoes, the left one developed a squeaky squidgy feel in the forefoot area. Within a week I had a foot injury in that same area. A month off running and serious physio appears to have soothed it somewhat. I ran today without pain.
Yes, it is possible this injury is unrelated to the shoe, but I cannot put it down to anything else. Not happy.
Anyone else had similar issues with this shoe? Other Mizunos? Other shoes?
I believe there may be a fault in the forefoot part of the sole in these shoes. Or at least my pair.
I recently switched from ASICS, and after 10 years of running marathons and halfs had never had a foot problem.
After a month of these shoes, the left one developed a squeaky squidgy feel in the forefoot area. Within a week I had a foot injury in that same area. A month off running and serious physio appears to have soothed it somewhat. I ran today without pain.
Yes, it is possible this injury is unrelated to the shoe, but I cannot put it down to anything else. Not happy.
Anyone else had similar issues with this shoe? Other Mizunos? Other shoes?
Lifesaver
I had started my training for the AF Marathon(sept 09) in Jan- but when I got to Iraq in feb, I found out that we could participate in the "boston marathon in Iraq" on April 18th. These were the only shoes I had with me and I started to speed up a little training because when would I get this opportunity again. I finish the race in 5:35:15 after only a good 2.5 months worth of training and my feet never felt better. The roads in Iraq arent like running on a regular road- we had straight rocky roads and plently of dirt to run on, if you want to call any of the race on a road. The only sad part is that I would probably not run another race in them, they seem too broken in now- but I definately still continue to train in them.
I had started my training for the AF Marathon(sept 09) in Jan- but when I got to Iraq in feb, I found out that we could participate in the "boston marathon in Iraq" on April 18th. These were the only shoes I had with me and I started to speed up a little training because when would I get this opportunity again. I finish the race in 5:35:15 after only a good 2.5 months worth of training and my feet never felt better. The roads in Iraq arent like running on a regular road- we had straight rocky roads and plently of dirt to run on, if you want to call any of the race on a road. The only sad part is that I would probably not run another race in them, they seem too broken in now- but I definately still continue to train in them.
Very comfortable ride
Probably this is not the first shoe you would think about as midfoot landing runner. It is also not the most sexy shoe witin the Nike collection. But it is definitely a great shoe! A lot of cushioning in the front and middle part of the shoe, and still giving more than reasonable response to be able to keep in touch with the road. And the heel part is not too bulky. It is one of my all-time favourites, especially on the long slow runs it shows its strength. Ok, for fast trainings I prefer other types, but you still can use these. I even ran a half marathon with it.
Probably this is not the first shoe you would think about as midfoot landing runner. It is also not the most sexy shoe witin the Nike collection. But it is definitely a great shoe! A lot of cushioning in the front and middle part of the shoe, and still giving more than reasonable response to be able to keep in touch with the road. And the heel part is not too bulky. It is one of my all-time favourites, especially on the long slow runs it shows its strength. Ok, for fast trainings I prefer other types, but you still can use these. I even ran a half marathon with it.
Not for lighweight midfoot landers
With all the rewards this shoe gets, I'm convinced it is a good shoe. However not for me. I hope the girl in the shop did a good job for her bonus, but it was not for me. The shoe is too hard in the middle part for me as midfoot runner. Besides that it gives me a big heavy shoe feeling with not much contact to the road. I use it mainly as long distance trainer, and after a few 100km's it feels a little better, but it will never become my favourite shoe.
With all the rewards this shoe gets, I'm convinced it is a good shoe. However not for me. I hope the girl in the shop did a good job for her bonus, but it was not for me. The shoe is too hard in the middle part for me as midfoot runner. Besides that it gives me a big heavy shoe feeling with not much contact to the road. I use it mainly as long distance trainer, and after a few 100km's it feels a little better, but it will never become my favourite shoe.
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