Comments on: Shoe Review: Brooks Mach 12 Cross-Country Racing Flat

By: Naked Feets

Naked Feets — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Any idea about the Mach 13's? Release date, differences, etc?

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Great! That's what I wanted to hear. I have a couple of gift cards burning a hole in my wallet, so I will try them out this weekend.

I am hoping to build back up to 8-10 mile long runs by the end of the year, and I think a little more midsole might be in order for the hard surfaces on which I am forced to run in Chicago. Typically, after about 6-7 in the VFFs, my feet start to feel a bit fatigued.

Thanks again.
Aaron

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Naked Feets.

No idea on that one.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Eazy.

I haven't done any smooth rock running, so hard to say. The tread is
certainly not aggressive or sticky. Have you checked out Inov-8? They seem
to specialize in that kind of thing and some of their trail shoes have
sticky rubber on the soles.

Pete

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Aaron.

Aaron,

The Mach 12 is a good choice - much lower and firmer than the Kinvara, but a
bit more forgiving than the Fivefingers. You also can't beat the price. I
ran 20 miles in the Mach 12 last weekend, and though it wasn't the ideal
shoe for such a distance, I managed fine. They are currently my racing shoe
of choice.

Pete

By: davec

davec — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Without having tried them yet, I keep leaning more and more towards the Kinvara as I read more about getting minimal. Seems like a perfect transition shoe, as does the Nike Free. I'll hopefully get to try them soon and make the switch. I feel pretty comfortable being able to switch to a midfoot strike gait, provided, as you said, I ease into the program. When better then after having just completed a Full?

Thanks for the advice! Another notch for the Kinvara...

dave

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to PaulDavisTheFirst.

You may want to check out the New Balance RX507 - I have not worn it, but
it's an XC flat like the Mach that comes in widths.

By: RICKSRUNNING

RICKSRUNNING — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

tHANKS FOR BRINGING THIS SHOE TO OUR ATTENTION
I'm all for shoes that allow good running form and don't cost an arm and a leg to own.
Yeah a 20 mile hill run on the roads is a very good test indeed.
Have you tested the Asics hyper sppeed racing shoe, they are available for a modest amount and fit many of a minimalists requirements, light flexible etc.
Cheers

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Hurleydan.

Good luck with them!
Pete

By: Karan

Karan — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hi there,
I am considering buying this shoe but there's just one thing stopping me from doing so: durability. So, having run in these shoes for some time, how are they holding up? From the pictures, they look a tad flimsy and not so durable but since you own them, would you suggest making them a training and running shoe?
Thanks and regards,
Karan

By: dan

dan — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Pete, I bought the Mizuno Wave 3s and they are incredibly light but for someone trying to transition, the heel burns off quite readily. I like the feel of the Wave 3 but does the Brooks Mach 12s wear better for those trying to gradually get off the heel. Its hard to learn and practice the mid to fore foot transition if the shoes doesn't give you time. The price is certainly more reasonable. Dan

By: Corey Singletary

Corey Singletary — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete, I was wondering if you've found that that the Mach 12s have a more aggressive/secure heel cup than the Mach 11s? Reason I ask is that I bought a pair of the 11s and while the shoes fit well while static, they slide up and down on my heel when walking. The pictures seem to suggest that the 12s wrap up higher on the heel, and if that's the case they may fit more securely for me.