What is the major difference in the new Glide vs the trainer or racer
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Compared to the Trainer, the new Glide has the “flywire” technology to more securely hold the midfoot.
vs just mesh and synthetic materials of the Trainer.
Nothing with the sole? They advertise that it coontinually adapts to your foot.
Thanks!
How are the new Lunar’s on the achielles? I had a pair of Victory’s and they wore hole in my heel after 2 miles. I wanted to try the lunars but I am afraid they’ll shred my heal.
The Luna trainers are great. The sole provides great cushion. The shoe is sort of neutral. It is also really light. The racer’s upper (wire) was too tight and unforgiving for me.
Funny you should ask about this. Just got briefed by Nike tech rep last night. Here are some key features of the Glide:
-Lateral side of the shoe has a higher cushioned foam, managing impact (cushion found in Vomero)
-Medial side of the shoe has higher density (not dual density eva), but rather a ramped up foam that is found in shoes (pegasus, structure, etc…) This is made in a wedge, giving pronation support as needed.
This came about because of Nike’s research with shoes and injuries. They found that runner’s knee injuries have decreased (due to stability shoes), but IT band problems have come more common, due to the same reason. Stability shoes’ Dual density eva takes a LONG time to break down, thus leaving the shoe with a big solid block of posting on the inside, while the cushion breaks down, thus creating a recipe for disaster and angled pressure on the outside of your knee, etc… SO, thus the Glide.
The men’s and women’s are completely different and have different features, etc… Men’s -MetHead panel, flywire, Heel counter and last Women’s -Arch strap, adaptable heel counter, tree ring and last.
Think of it this way. It’s a shoe for neutral to mild overpronators, without the posting. It’s made of two different cushioned materials to provide stability, by being instituted in a wedge form. Pretty cool if you ask me.
Hope this helps…
Eric
I’ve owned both the trainers and the glides. The trainer footbed is really big. But it has a low heel that I like. I do not understand the achilles issues that others have cited because I have not had any. I do not like the glides. They are big and clunky. The footbed/sole is normal width but they have a higher heel. They feel more like a lighter, nicer pair of Nike Triax. I use the glides for pavement running because they do have some very nice cushioning–far better than the trainers. But I prefer the trainers overall.
Thanks nice write up. Anyone know if nike is going to continue both the lunarglide and the lunartrainer?
I really like the lunartrainer and nike has a history of discontinuing or changing shoes that work well.
Thanks,
RF
I liked my Lunar Trainers alot when I first got them. It seemed that mesh top lost some snap really quickly and I had to tighen them till they would not tighten anymore just for them to feel the same. I think they would make a perfect race shoe but they just didn’t hold up for daily training. They have been demoted to everyday shoes. I think the New Glides fix that mesh problem though. I’m in the Nimbus 11’s now and love love love them. The Lunar Trainer is going the way of the Dinos. The Lunar Glides will live on for awhile.
Is the Lunar Racer discontinued?
Its not on the Nike site and Road Runner Sports lists it as endangered.
Out of curiousity I bought a pair of Lunar Trainers. They are probably the worst running shoes I have ever ran in. They have way too much cushion in the heal for someone like me that is a midfoot forefoot striker. I felt like my heal was being pulled to the ground. They make great walking shoes though so I will be keeping them for that reason.
There is a Lunar Racer 2 coming out in January…
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/sneakpeek.html?ccode=SNEAK135
I love my Lunar Trainers. There isn’t a shoe that has a comparable cushioning system. Its a feeling unlike anything I’ve ever used and working in a shoe store, I’ve tried the majority of the big brands. I have 3 pair right now and will be seeking out more as they drop in price.
I use them for all of my non-track training as well as HIMs. Sprint and Oly I stick to flats.
Would you say your are a heel striker of midfoot?
I agree with the above poster. I am a midfoot striker but found it very hard not to heel strike in the lunars.
Somewhat off topic, but has anyone previously used any of the adidas adizeros and switched to the Nike Lunar racers or trainers? If so, how do they compare?
Thanks.
I’ve run in Adizero Manas and the Lunar Trainers. Different shoes…different purposes. Frankly, I don’t like the Lunar trainers…too bulky (which is NOT to say heavy), the cushioning is weird, and the traction on wet surfaces sucks. I’ll wear the Lunar trainers on LOOOOONG SLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW runs…but not much else. I love the Manas for tempos and cruise intervals. I’ve even run early season 5ks and 10ks in them. The Manas aren’t as flexible as true racing flats, though…and the cushioning is a little firm for anything longer than 12-15 miles.
Are there any problems with the lunar glides for those prone to shin splints?
There is a Lunar Racer 2 coming out in January…
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/sneakpeek.html?ccode=SNEAK135
Crap! I have flat feet and love the fact that the LR has no medial arch buildup in the midsole, now they are going to “fix” that. Comon Nike, it’s a 5oz racer, not a stability shoe!
The LT is a lightweight trainer with great cushioning and no stability features. It’s great for the biomech. efficient, underpronator and forefoot striker crowds.
The LG is bulked up with features for more stability and durability. It’s now more comparable to a general use shoe like the Pegasus. It’s also less dayglo…again to broaden the appeal.
Nike launched the LT as a training shoe for it’s elites ahead of Beijing. The LG is a shoe for a much wider audience, but gives up what the LT was great at.