I’ve been running in New Balance 1400s, New Balance Zantes, Mizuno Wave 17s, and Mizuno Hitogamis. I’m running 40-50 miles a week and have narrow, flat feet. I’m only a mild pronator so I have always used neutral shoes.
My favorite shoes are the 1400s but they don’t have enough cushioning for runs over 90 minutes and I need more support when running over 90 minutes.
I was thinking about trying the NB 1500v1 but I don’t think it will have enough cushioning for my long 2+ hour runs either…Does anyone have a good suggestion for a moderate support shoe that’s cushioned and still reasonably flexible for long runs? I find that many moderate support shoes get heavy and stiff.
My shoes preference is very similar to yours. I wear 1400’s for most of my runs and 1600’s for track work. I have been doing my long runs (2 hours) in the 1500V1 for the last 10 weeks and absolutely love them. Personally I think that have a lot more cushion with a little support than the 1400’s. I would give them a shot. If they don’t work you can always go back to the Mizuno Wave-Riders or maybe a Brooks launch or Asics DS Trainer. With all the shoes you have listed that you like I doubt you will ever enjoy running in anything that weighs more than 10 ounces. With you liking the 1400’s so much which means you like a firm shoe and need to feel the ground a bit, I doubt Hokas or anything super soft will be something you like. But you never know unless you give something a try.
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a moderate support shoe that’s cushioned and still reasonably flexible for long runs
In no particular order:
Hoka Huaka (functions more like a mild stability trainer)
Saucony Mirage
Nike Lunarglide (little high in the heel/toe diff, but a good shoe)
NB 870 (the v3…previous versions are not cushioned too much in the forefoot)
Brooks purecadence (a little too lite in the cushion for heavier runners)
The NB 1500 is a good shoe, however for long distance work it can lack enough in the forefoot for longer runs.
The majority of people who get into 90+min runs do better with at least ~20mm of forefoot, and a heel/toe diff of ~8mm. The ones that typically fit the category you’re looking for (but not using a lighter, more “responsive” shoe) are ones such as the Asics GT 1000, the Saucony Guide, and Brooks Ravenna.
No need to get in a very heavy/supportive shoe, but you may need to get toward the 11oz range to get the amount of cushioning you need. For a mild over-pronation, a dual-density midsole works well (doesn’t require elaborate medial posts- although the Mirage does have a mild one).