Comments on: New Balance MRC1600 Racing Flat Review

By: Isaac

Isaac — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:22:11 +0000

I’m looking forward to the full review.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:19:04 +0000

In reply to Isaac. My v2 developed a crease in the cushion behind the heel after my first run so I had to exchange it, just got the replacement. They felt great, but need more time before a full review and comparison.

By: Isaac

Isaac — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:51:24 +0000

I was curious if you have any experience running with the New Balance 1600v2 and the differences that you have noted.

By: Isaac

Isaac — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:48:22 +0000

I’m curious if you have any experience with the New Balance 1600v2 and the differences that you might have noticed.

By: Pete Larson

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

In reply to Stephen Lalley.

The sole is very different, but it looks really nice. The design team is great!

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By: Mr. Gordo

Mr. Gordo — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

OK, so this isn't the mystery shoe you had so much fun running in... Anyway, too heavy for a racing flat in my book. ;-)

By: jg gd

jg gd — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hi Pete,
Futher to your excellent review of the Go Bionics, I bought a pair as soon as they were available up here in Montreal a few months ago. I love them! I have a few questions for you. I'll be training all winter in preparation for the Ottawa marathon in the spring and I think it's hard to imagine someone running in them in snow covered streets and in the cold. Do you think the trail version could be a good winter street minimalist shoe? Otherwise, what would be your rec for such a shoe?

Also, as I ran a half in them this weekend and felt soreness in the calves in the following 48 hours, I'm wondering if I could run a marathon in them or if I'd better use something with more cushioning. Nate likes the Merrell Bare Access II, even more than the Go Bionics, in your opinion, would they be a better shoe for long distance?

Lastly, I read your post about your possible carreer change and can't go wrong by following your passion. As Lincoln said, in the end it's not the years in your life that counts, it's the life in your years.

If you ever start a personalized 2-hour gait analysis and improvement business, I might take another vacation in NH next summer so I can stop by and visit you again.

Thanks for your help and all the best!

By: David

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

I've been putting plenty of miles on my RC1600s. These are the most comfortable running trainers I've ever had. Interesting that it's not just me who gets annoyed by the tongue though. I have a few pairs of trainers that suffer from the tongue problem though, X-Talon 212s, NB 110s all do it.

By: John

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

We love this shoe. Yeah, a wee bit on the snug side if your feet are anything broader or thicker than average, but Man! are New Balance making a beautiful flat. This–and the beloved A5!–disappear on the foot the way a good shoe should. http://roguerundown.wordpress….

By: Mark

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

Pete,
Have you review the Asics Hyperspeed? Its been my go to flat for a few years now. The current(and last) version happens to be my favorite! Reading your reviews, the Hyperspeed sounds like a shoe you would like. Thanks

By: alexvanoostrum@gmail.com

alexvanoostrum@gmail.com — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hey Pete – great review. I opted for a pair of these as a distance shoe; the low weight and slight raise in the heel looked like a great combo. The fit was great also with a little stretch/give in the upper. However after about 150 miles I am now starting to experience pains in the calves. The problem being that the cushioning in the sole – albeit minimal – seems to have died and lost all firmness. Subsequently the extra work the calves are having to do to take off is killing me!
I have relegated these shoes to walking as they are still really comfortable but will fall back on the firmer Wave Universe 4 to run next half marathon in May, before going back to the trusty Adios 2 for longer distance.
Interestingly evidence that a firmer sole / minimal sole seems to be injury avoidance measure!

By: Pete Larson

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

In reply to John.

They just need to tweak the midsole a bit, not sure why the feel isn't right for me, but it's damn close to being a top tier shoe alongside the A5.

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