So far, I think the Drift has lots of potential. And I say that with mostly surprise, and a hint of disappointment. Fit is glovey, the ride is much better than I expected–firmer, more responsive–but the sprung toe is a real downer. I thought that running in them would feel better, but it was still just a bit too much. Flatten that out a bit and Brooks has a brilliant winner.

The Takumi Sen are the one I’m waiting for. I’m probably setting myself up for more disappointment, but adidas does racing best and these bad girls are expected to be maha-nice. (The forthcoming adidas Adios Boost is the nbt. Word on the street is that the Kenyans wear testing them won’t give them back.)

The Ekiden is exactly what a race flat should be and nothing more. Roomy, on the Japanese last and as firm and responsive underfoot as a race flat gets, I’d wager most people wouldn’t take these much beyond a half–if that much–but these might be my next marathon shoe if the Takumi Sen are anything less than an 11.

The Evo Cursoris are better than I expected. Perhaps a bit more contoured feel than I’d prefer, but the first run in them was good and I forgot I had them on until it was time to unlace them and put breakfast tacos in my face. Too bad the marketing video behind them made me want to jump off a curb.

Thanks again. Your blog is the go-to and I hope that your 2013 is abundant in good health and good posting.

A couple questions (1) do the Road Glove 2 and Vapor Glove have arch support like the original Road glove, and (2) do you know if the new Vivobarefoot offerings still have a that stiff heel counter? I tried both of these offerings, but the arch support and stiff heel counter, respectively, eventually relegated them to my dust bin. (currently running in Skora’s and Bikila’s).

Thanks for the informative post!

I got them at http://www.RogansShoes.com

I agree re the look of the Mizunos, not quite there yet. For goretex, check out the Merrell Mix Master waterproof.
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Just came across those this morning – still need to take my Hokas for a spin!

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No measurement is available, but it feels like the offset is 6 to 8 mm for Ren, and around 6 mm for Sen. Ren also comes with thicker insoles than Sen does.

Ren weighs 7.0 oz for US men 9.0.

I’m really happy to know that the Merrell Vapor Glove won’t feel like the other Merrell under the arch, it’s a good news for me…this shoe looks awsome, it will be a nice alternative to vibram.

Tanks for the preview…

I just send you my short review via email, with pictures. If you prefer it here, just let me know.

Hi, Mits,

do you know what’s the offset of the Adidas Takumi Ren? Thanks!