Comments on: Runblogger Reader Survey Results: Top Road Running Shoes of 2013

By: Bob

Bob — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 20:05:33 +0000

SKEWED!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:53:59 +0000

In reply to Alex Komodore. Thanks Alex!

By: Alex Komodore

Alex Komodore — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 06:22:08 +0000

Hi Peter: I’m a fellow tenured professor (Music for me!) have run 14 marathons, dozens of other shorter events, and love your blog. I agree with this poll in that I own 5 pairs of Kinvaras.I will try the Mizuno Evo Cursoris soon (I’m a huge former Ronin 2 fan, best shoe ever made IMHO!) and possibly the Virratas. Anyway, keep up the good work. If you ever get to Denver, I’ll buy you a beer!
Alex

By: Balthasar

Balthasar — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:54:41 +0000

In reply to Mike. I immediately got injured when I switched to Asics, with two very different shoes that had the same result (achilles tendinitis with a Cumulus 15 because of a too soft heel, and a Trabucco trail shoe because of excessive support that hurt my feet).

By: Lakey

Lakey — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:31:37 +0000

Shame I missed this vote but I would have gone for the Saucony Hattori. They are perfect for me with the exception of when having to run down very steep long roads (very hilly where I live), in these situations I could do with a little more cushioning and perhaps a bit of a heel to toe drop.

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 13:53:10 +0000

Had i voted I think i’d have probably gone for the Kinvaras, but it’d have been a very close call between them and Inov-8’s Trailroc 245s. For anyone doing lots of trail miles looking for a shoe that does a mix of terrains, the Trailrocs are superb. Not good in the very muddiest of conditions, but few shoes are. Have recently gone to the 255s which seem to be a much heavier shoe (definitely feel heavier than advertised). Still my go-to shoe.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:54:40 +0000

In reply to Patrick. The AllOut collection is coming, 6mm drop and cushioned with the Flux Glove type last shape.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:52:49 +0000

Sad I missed the vote–guess I need to lurk more often or just finally sign up for the RSS feed.

I’m surprised (and happy) to see Merrell do so well. Simply put, their barefoot glove line of shoes just work for my feet. I spend a lot of time during the day on my feet and typically wear Merrell Flux Gloves (from Sierra Trading Post on clearance) if the Chicago weather allows. I do about 30% of my training in Road Gloves 2 but I’m afraid to bump that much higher and do the other 70% switching between Saucony Kinvara 3 and Grid Type A5s because I feel safer doing long runs in 4 mm drop shoes with slightly more cushioning. I would love to see Merrell make some of their barefoot shoes with a 4 mm drop because the Mix Master line doesn’t work for me for road running.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 03:08:01 +0000

In reply to greg. New version is coming, I have several iterations of it.

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 03:30:12 +0000

Nice survey. My shoe is #5 the NB1400 and I have been wearing if for a couple of years since it 1st came out. I am still surprised it took so long for people to try it out.

By: 2 Cups 'N Run

2 Cups 'N Run — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 19:11:51 +0000

Great post and survey, it’s nice to know what the trends are. I’m actually quite surprised by some of the results.

By: greg

greg — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:00:46 +0000

Skechers GoBionic is best shoe I have ever used in my life. I love everything about his shoe.

I only wish I’d bought more since it is no longer available :(