These arrived at the store yesterday. Wore them for my entire 6 hour shift and loved them right away. it’s rare that i can wear any shoes for that long on my feet without any discomfort around my arches as i am an over-pronator. Even though these are neutral shoes i didn’t get the sensation of falling inward that i do from a Gel Landreth or even a DS trainer. I liked them so much that i went into work today and bought a pair full price (my store doesn’t have a staff purchase program with Saucony).
Did a really short run barefoot with them today after a 1.5 hour bike. They felt light and nimble and landing on my midsole was easier then with my other shoes, I had noticed this even when wearing them in the store. I can appreciate this because i have been trying to make this change for quite some time but haven’t been able to make it stick. When i think of it, i can’t really imagine how a shoe could make this any easier for me (newtons). I had a regular customer try them on and he also commented that they were getting him on his midsole. He’s a Chi runner and is looking for shoes that reinforce the principles of that running style.They were true to size. I’m a 10.5 in 90% of shoes, my sinisters are also a 10.5.
I’m planning to use them for tempo work and racing. It’s probably stupid of me to write anything at all about these since i’ve put so little time on them, but i noticed some interest here on the board about them in the past days. I’ll write some more feedback once i’ve put some real miles in them but so far so good.
man i had a pair of saucony triumph 4, and i love them however i had a problem with the heal cup. it really digs into my achilles. and i had to return them. i ran a marathon in them and i’ve been training in them, i couldn’t take it any longer. i got a pair of asics cumulus.
I have a wide foot and narrow heel, I love the fit of Saucony’s heel box (on the Progrid Trumph 4’s), if you lace them well they can fit really snugly in there. I do find I wear the upper part of the heel out quickly on their shoes, but I love them. I’ll be buying a new pair of their lightweight trainers tommorrow.
I just got my Sinisters ($90 at shoesontheweb.com) and took them for my first run today. I normally wear Saucony Grid Triumphs, size 14D. I’m 6-02, 190 pounds, a neutral striker, and I have sensitive arches, so I need a flat arched shoe.
Today’s run was 6.5miles of level pavement (in 102* heat - ouch). First thing I noticed about the Sinister is how light weight they are. Much lighter than the Triumph. And no, I don’t know tenths of grams or anything to back that up, they just feel light. I also noticed how roomy they are. I had to lace them tight just to keep from swimming in them. Very roomy toe box, heel cup was comfortable. I think widefeet would have no problem in them.
Out of the box, they look and feel like a very basic shoe. No extra bells, no whistles, nothing more than a plain and simple shoe. Almost old school, in a good way. Oh yeah, except they’re bright freakin’ blue.
The run was great. They felt very light and responsive. My time was slightly faster than normal (but that could’ve also been psychosomatic as I want these shoes to work). No hills to try them on. Definitely quick on the turnover as they felt so light. And surprisingly cushioned on the forefoot, with just a perfect amount of heel
So first impression is I really liked them. They felt great, and really made me enjoy the run. I am a little apprehensive about how long they will last, or will the foam insole pack down? Then again, if it does, there is room to throw a Dr Scholl’s insert in them and keep going. Tomorrow I’ll try them on a longer run…and before it heats up so much. And if that goes well, I’ll wear them at CdA.
I have a wide foot (11 4E), tried the Sinisters, but ended up going with another pair of the tangents. The Sinisters felt awesome, but they didn’t have as much forefoot cushioning, and as a forefoot striker, that’s important for me. Too bad, slick shoes, paper light, and responsive. If I had unlimited funds, id keep a pair of them just for short races.
These shoes are torture, dig into my achilles so badly i was bleeding at the end of a four mile run. Why wouldnt saucony cut away a notch for the achilles like all the other shoe makers. And i ordered them online so now i have to pay to return them! maybe i’ll try those new balance 902’s.
