Nike Zoom Fly 3 for all speeds

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Kinvara. It can be an easy day shoe, a fast day, all in between.

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I've received some criticism and even some friendly ribbing for this recommendation, but I genuinely like and run a lot in the Skechers GOrun Ride 8's. Obviously shoe preference is very personal so try these recommendations on if you can, but don't overlook the big "S" just because of the big "S". I have ran in the Cliftons, Bondis, Kinvaras, Solar Glides, Solar Boosts, Brooks Levitates, Ghosts etc. and the hyper burst foam in Skechers is my favorite of the lot for training shoes at least.

New Hoka One One Rincon`s are great.

I’m certainly not opposed to any brand. I’ve heard good things about the Skechers midsole foam. Their horizon vanish shoe has my eye as a 5k-10k racer. Under 6oz in my size for around $75.

What show do you usually run in (for not easy days). My recommendation is to choose something that is different to that. Switching things up will reduce the repetitive strain that comes with running in the same shoes all the time. I do most of my running in Nike Zoom Fly but I would definitely recommend trying the Hokas for easy days. The Bondi is a solid bet - it's been around for a long time - I have not run in them since the second generation but even those were great for easy recovery or very long days. The Rincon looks great too but I have never tried them. Maybe try both and see what feels best for you.

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What do you use currently ?

Indeed Hoka Rincon (1 or 2) are great. Cushionned and light.
Hoka Clifton (6 or 7) are a bit more cushionned.
Hoka Bondi (6 or 7) even more cushionned...

All 4 or 5 mm drop, and stable.

Absolutely consider the Saucony endorphin shift! Much more responsive foam than Homs and a good price point. 3 strides in them told me I HAD to buy them. I’ve not changed my mind, a truly awesome shoe with plenty of forefoot cushion yet one still feels the road.

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I currently have the Nike Pegasus turbo 2, adidas SL20, and Nike Zoom Fly Flyknit.

I’m thinking about leaning into Hoka even though I swore I’d never wear them years ago...pure vanity.

I had almost forgotten about the Shift. I hear so much about the endorphin speed and endorphin pro. Don’t think I’ve heard anything bad about the Shift.

I have all three and love them for varying reasons. The shift is a really remarkable shoe in that it covers a lot of needs. As I work in a running store, we can’t keep them in stock. They pretty much are a Hoka killer here. With good cushioning and 4mm drop and a great heel counter in a truly form fitting shoe, usually the customer walks out with the Shift. Try it as I think you’ll really love it!

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Hoka Clifton 6 or 7

I know I’m in the minority on this forum, but Hoka’s absolutely did not work for me.

A year and a half ago I added the Bondi 6 as an easy day shoe thinking the max cushioning would be a great alternative to my daily trainers (Altra Escalante). I ended up with some bad Achilles issues and had to stop running for a couple months. I had been running in Altras for about a decade and this model for over 2 years. I worked them into my rotation slowly and hadn’t increased my mileage so I had nothing else to point to. I’m a true mid foot striker (none of my shoes ever have heel wear) so not sure if that was playing a role why they didn’t work for me.

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I’ve been a hoka hater for several years but I have to say the hoka carbon x are the best shoes I have ever ran in. I can run any speed or distance in those things. I’ve got about 350 miles in mine they will last past 400 miles. I’ve got a pair on Rincon’s and the Clifton 7 and I always find myself wanting to run in the carbon x.

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Interesting. We can't GIVE away Carbon X, especially once they try the Endorphins. Just shows that each individual is unique.

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I usually tell people the Bondis are like running on a mattress; soft but one can't run fast on a mattress. I found myself waiting, waiting, waiting for the rebound that never came.....way too plush for my taste but we've sold a ton to walkers and people that spend hours on their feet on hard floors. In fact I wear them on the cement sales floor, but with the mushy feel and poor mid foot fit on my foot, no way I'd even think about running in them. Try the Shift......it's pretty damn amazing.

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Nike Pegasus Turbo II. Soft under foot running easy and quickens up at faster speeds.

Your best bet is go to your local running shop (LRS) and try on 3-5pair.
Any reputable store will let you take a short test jog in them up/down the sidewalk or the mall or wherever they are.

Choose the pair that you like the best and does not duplicate a shoe in your current line up.

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I second the Rincons for easy runs.

Good cushion, light, breathable but not too pillowy so that you’re losing energy return.