Well, I was planning on running in my Newton Distance shoes for IM Wisconsin, but after my long run last weekend, the ball of my foot was getting a bit sore where the lugs hit it. So, I’m not sure that’s such a hot idea now. I’m looking for a neutral, well-cushioned, light shoe. I’ve been looking at the K-Swiss K-Ona, the Zoot Ultra TT, and the Asics Gel-Speedstar at Road Runner Sports…any one have any reviews of any of those, or any other suggestions? Thanks…
Spot
i am a huge fan of the zoot advantage.
neutral, well-cushioned, light shoe…that certainly describes the K-Swiss K-Ona. I’m lovin’ mine.
Ian
Brooks Launch is another neutral, light, well cushioned shoe. The K-Swiss K-Ona is a very good shoe, my current favorite.
Check out Nike zoom elites. To much cushioning, in my taste, for a racer but still fairly light.
I realize this does not answer your original question, but my $.02
Am I the only one who thinks this is a stupid question? Choosing shoes isn’t like choosing a race wheel. Use what feels right. Your current shoes are giving you trouble? What about the shoes you wore before the Newtons? My opinion would be just deal with the soreness of your current setup as long as its not messing with your stride and then look for new shoes after the IM.
**Am I the only one who thinks this is a stupid question? Choosing shoes isn’t like choosing a race wheel. Use what feels right. Your current shoes are giving you trouble? What about the shoes you wore before the Newtons? My opinion would be just deal with the soreness of your current setup as long as its not messing with your stride and then look for new shoes after the IM. **
First, a brief point of order…one can easily state their opinions without being a dick about it. Perhaps you think my question is “stupid,” but there really isn’t a reason other than trying to be dickish to say it in a post. Yould have have very simply left your first sentence out of this post and still made your point, albeit in a much classier manner.
Second, I’m just trying to get a feel for these shoes. I’m not going to choose one based on what ST thinks, but I may pass on one of them if somebody posted that they had major problems with the shoes. Case in point…many, many folks have issues with the Nike Lunar Trainer rubbing the crap out of their achilles, myself being one of them. That sort of information would be good to know before I go purchase another set of shoes.
Spot
I apologize if my post offended you. you are right, i should have left the first sentence out. obviously shoes fit everyone differently. my sister and I both have a pair of asics cumulus, and hers rub her anchilles raw and i have no problem whatsover. If I were you I wouldn’t make any major changes in the next two weeks but that’s just me. good luck with your shoe search and with your IM. again, sorry for my previous post.
No worries, thanks for your insight. By and large I agree with you, like I said, I was just trying to find out if any of the shoes I was thinking about had some major problems that the majority of people agreed with.
Spot
I am on my third pair of Newton Motions - so this is my experience. I had the same issue that you are describing with my Newtons. It gradually subsided until it disappeared completely after about 50 miles. I have been very happy with mine - I have been injury free for two seasons. That’s a first for me.
I realize this does not answer your original question, but my $.02
Am I the only one who thinks this is a stupid question? Choosing shoes isn’t like choosing a race wheel. Use what feels right. Your current shoes are giving you trouble? What about the shoes you wore before the Newtons? My opinion would be just deal with the soreness of your current setup as long as its not messing with your stride and then look for new shoes after the IM.
Nope! And these guys cash $200+ for bike fitting but pick the shoes depending on marketing.
First a few things you’ll need to find out. Do you have a straight, semi-curved or curved shape foot? Are you a larger athlete that pronates/suppinates or needs a little extra support? Do you have a narrow, medium or wide foot? Much more to picking shoes than a mere suggestion. Companies have traditional “signature lasts” that the shoes are built on. NB for example, has all widths pretty much. Adidas has a narrower heal, Mizuno tends to be a little wider mid-foot, Nike has really narrowed up the toe-box in their Bowerman series. My suggestion is to go into a VERY well known running shoe store (not some department store like Sport Authority), but someone with a reputation that has very knowledgeable staff and have them narrow it down for you. They should be able to look at your shoes and pick a few pair that will likely meet your needs, and if they are up on service, they’ll have a treadmill/video camera they can play back each time you try on different shoes & tell you why the shoe is or isn’t good for you. Good luck!
FWIW - I train and race in the same branded shoes - Asics. I tried the Zoots but they rubbed the mess outta my inner ankle area where the speed lace comes out. This may have been changed for 2009. Back to the first point - I am a larger athlete (190) and train in Kayano but race in the Bandito. I found the bandito, although not marketed as so, easy drained as you pour water over yourself. This is one of the cooling things i do in a race and these shoes drain well.
AS far as what Coach KK states right on the money; that is where i decided on this training/racing combo from.