Comments on: Runblogger’s Top 5 Road Running Shoes of 2013

By: CJ

CJ — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 07:01:52 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. Thanks!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 02:54:26 +0000

In reply to CJ. Personally, if it were me I'd use the Rides for easy long runs and recovery. Adios Boost for faster stuff (tempo, interval), race pace runs, and the race. Maybe a short run a week in the Evos for form training and foot/leg strength.

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:22:13 +0000

Hey Pete, thanks for all your posts. I thought this one would be the most appropriate to ask my question on. My Kinvara 3s are worn out and I replaced them with Go Run rides plus a pair of Adios Boost. I also have some vivobarefoot evos. I’m on a half marathon plan with intervals, tempo runs and a mix of easy long runs, building to race pace long runs with a few short easy runs thrown in. Can you give me your view on which shoes to wear for which type of run?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 03:06:32 +0000

In reply to Laurence. New version is coming. Yes, not on the list because it came out the year before.

By: Laurence

Laurence — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:29:46 +0000

I purchased the GoBionic shoe on your review and love that shoe, to me it’s perfect.
A bit of cushioning for protection, but very flexible. I wonder why it’s not on your list. Is it an older shoe?

Which brings me to a problem, it’s nearly worn out and I need to find an alternative as you can’t buy them any more.

Your suggestions would be really helpful.

Cheers

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:59:29 +0000

Though sometimes I think I don’t like the Adios Boost, my opinion of the shoe generally keeps growing more and more favorable. As for durability, I’ve worn them quite a bit over the past two months, and they look like I could still return them and claim they were barely used. Maybe my form has gotten better, but the rubber on the bottom has very little wear.

By: Zed

Zed — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 06:50:51 +0000

Is it just me or was “zest” (neon bright yellow, green, or yellow-green) the big thing in the running shoe color designs of 2013?

By: Aron H

Aron H — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 05:16:26 +0000

Between adios and 1400v2..which has the wider fit?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 18:00:27 +0000

In reply to Ashby. I would add that the Virrata is zero drop, the Newton Energy is 3mm without the included insole, and the PI Road N1 is oddly built and feels pretty flat.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 17:59:28 +0000

In reply to Ashby.

Great question! It’s probably a reflection of my growing realization that my stride can accommodate a variety of shoe types and that drop numbers are not always the best reflection of what will work for me. The 1400v2 and adios Boost are really not that much different than say the Saucony A5, which was my top shoe last year, except that they have about 5mm more under the heel. However, there are other 9-10mm drop shoes that absolutely do not work for me, like the Mizuno Sayonara.

I’ve never really been a zero drop only guy, probably have put more miles on the Saucony Kinvara than any other shoe in the past 3-4 years. I didn’t do as much true minimal running this year, excepty maybe the Mizuno Universe 5 which feels a lot like a Vibram or Merrell barefoot. That being said, I still like running in ultraminimal stuff. Mixung it up works best for me.

Thanks for asking!

By: Ashby

Ashby — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:07:05 +0000

Since your EOTY lists last year were subdivided into categories like zero drop and transitional, I’m curious to know if you feel like your taste/preferences in shoes has changed much over this year, and if that’s related at all (in your mind, at least) to a change in your running habits. At first blush, these list is a little surprising considering your preference for zero drop shoes in the past. Is there a migration happening here, or is it as much reflective of what was released this year, rather than a change in what you like to run in.

Great writing as always, Pete. Keep it up.