Comments on: Marathon Shoes: Choosing My Shoe for Fall Marathon Two https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Mark U. https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-91613470 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-91613470 Big decision, Pete! You know your body best, but having seen the photo of your late race heel-striking running form at Manchester City (certainly understandable as nearly everyone’s form breaks down when fatigued) I was surprised with so few weeks between your marathons that you’re now leaning away from the shoes that brought you safely to the huge PR and BQ towards an even more more minimalist shoe.

]]> By: Patton Gleason https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-92824872 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-92824872 Pete,

Good luck at MCM. The A4 is a great transition from the Kinvara. Anytime you are making some adjustments, moderation is key. Especially post marathon. By the sounds of it, you have plenty of great running days ahead to try a variety of shoes.

BTW, the A4 also makes a great CrossFit and general cross training shoe.

Cheers,

Patton

]]> By: Kerstin https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-91675955 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-91675955 This summer I bought a pair of Mizuno Wave Musha 2, very lightweight and a low heel-drop. Great shoe!

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-91916601 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-91916601 In reply to Greg Anderson.

Greg,

You totally hit the nail on the head with this comment. I’m finding
the lightweight shoes are to my liking, and I’ve gone back to seeing
the Vibrams more as a tool than an everyday shoe for me. Doing my form
work this summer has really opened things up for me. That being said,
I have no plans of ever going back to a 12mm drop shoe – 4mm is just
about right for now, and more zero drop options are coming.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-91916857 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-91916857 In reply to Rick.

Rick – this is my basic philosophy right now as well.

]]> By: todd https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-91724366 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-91724366 In reply to Janmac.

@ Janmac –
NB minimus due look interesting but unfortunately, they apparently will not be “zero” drop. They will be 4mm drop (according to their website). That’s the same as many other shoes, including the A4’s. For this reason I will continue to use my Bikila’s and Evo’s and look forward to trying Altra’s when they come out.

]]> By: rugbyref https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-93951072 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-93951072 I have to agree with you about needing the extra stuff underfoot. I don’t think some of the barefoot mafia that use the explanation that early man ran without shoes don’t understand is that early man did not attempt to run 45+ miles a week on asphalt, and they usually died at 22 years old.

]]> By: Janmac https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-91718763 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-91718763 The Grid Type A4 is currently my transition shoe to zero drop so I’m looking forward to hearing what you think. I’m enjoying working them into my runs and hoping to be able to wear the zero-drop NB Minimus in March ’11! Good luck in Manchester City!

]]> By: Rick https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-91778425 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-91778425 I do most my fast sessions in modified nike free’s [ zero heel lift] or hyperspeeds, But race my marathons in Spira or Newton racers.
My idea being to strengthen my muscles and bones as much as possible in training but use the Spira or Newtons to absorb as much shock as possible and save the legs when racing!

]]> By: spyder https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-94039934 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-94039934 I just got my new pair of VFF’s KSO. i would like to run in marathon but dont have time to it. I’m just running/jogging in my place just for exercise but i love running.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-92134274 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-92134274 In reply to Jason Fitzgerald.

Jason,

Yes, I’ve actually run two of my marathons in an older model of the
Fastwitch. Bit too much heel for me right now though.

Pete

]]> By: cbw https://runblogger.com/2010/10/marathon-shoes-choosing-my-shoe-for.html#comment-92787082 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=546#comment-92787082 I just ran the MCM in my Kinvaras, and while everything else hurts like hell, my feet are absolutely fresh and unscathed from the experience. Thanks for the great and accurate review.

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