David describing his taste as boring and unfussy and then pivoting to talking about some kind of chicken/artichoke/pesto sauce monstrosity in the pizza analogy really was the most SoCal answer possible 😂
I'm 6'5"/250lbs, so I look for protection via cushion/shock absorption as I'm a bit of a Clydesdale runner. I also look for a shoe that's accommodating through the midfoot (around the base of the 5th metatarsal/lateral side). While I do supinate, I avoid any shoe that has firm 'lateral walls' or any rigid 'guidance system' which could trigger issues with the anchor points for the peroneal tendon (brevis) on that metatarsal. So, short list: 1st thing I look for when picking a shoe: Shoes that are available in a US Mens size 14. Shockingly enough, not all manufactures offer that size. Example: Asics Superblast 1 and 2. 2nd thing(s): Shoes with enough cushion yet provide some stability without being restrictive would be the Saucony Guide 17, the Nike Invincible 3, and the New Balance 1080v14 (wide). The Brooks Glycerine Max would make the list but they have their chevron/logo that actually made that shoe unwearable for me, as it caused issues on the lateral side of the foot for me (I tried that shoe 3 different times and just couldn't get it to work for me). The Nike Zegama 2 is an interesting shoe. If they made that one in a wide, it might be the Goldilocks shoe for me. There is a bit of a sidewall on the shoe that's a somewhat of an irritant, but the rest of that shoe is absolutely stellar for me. 3rd thing: Outsole with traction and durability for someone my size and use-case. I've probably purchased 50+ pairs of shoes since June 2021 on a healthcare journey following a stroke. So, when I'm asked what are the big things I look for when picking a shoe, that's a loaded but fun question to answer. (apologies for the wall of text)
Heel Lockdown, Ease of getting a balanced lace lock, lack of "binding" at the end of the lace run over the toe joint, gusseted and lightly padded tongue with something to keep it centered, adequate forefoot cushioning, breathability & durable outsole. Have you guys ever thought about an episode on supershoes for different running paces? i.e. 4-5/Min/mile, 5-6 min/mile, 6-7 min/mile, 7-8 min, mile, 8-9 min/mile, etc race pace (or whatever time breakdown makes sense) I think this is one of the bigger challanges for most runners especially mid-pack runners.
1. Fit. If I can't get good midfoot lockdown and ample toe room simultaneously, automatic rejection. 2. Combination of compliance and resilience. Not too rigid, not too soft, not too bouncy, not too squishy. 3. Cushioning under the forefoot and especially the toe. Automatically rules out most Nike shoes I've tried. 4. Footbed contour. Don't like feeling excessive pressure under the arch. 5. Neutral support. 6. Outsole grip.
Heel comfort, wide enough midfoot, good toebox so the inside of big toe isn't rubbing on the toebox, soft enough foam without sinking in, Inherit support.
With David on the Cyclone 2 love. It has that quality that Nathan described: your foot just slides in and is perfectly in place with no effort. The shoe hugs your feet, gently, and with good lockdown. BITR Robbe wrote that it feels like a slipper. Like Nathan, I hate the Boston 12. For me, it has the opposite quality of the Cyclone 2. I have to wrestle my feet into it, fiddle with the laces, and even then, the shoe is horribly uncomfortable, pressing on my feet in all the wrong ways.
@@adamfeerst2575 Glad to hear it, especially because I am taking delivery of the Sinister in a matter of hours! Can you comment on how it compares to any other low stack non-plated PEBA shoes? Cyclone 2, Cielo Road, etc.
What are the big things you look for in picking a shoe?
David describing his taste as boring and unfussy and then pivoting to talking about some kind of chicken/artichoke/pesto sauce monstrosity in the pizza analogy really was the most SoCal answer possible 😂
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Yeah... the tape doesn't lie on this one lol
I'm 6'5"/250lbs, so I look for protection via cushion/shock absorption as I'm a bit of a Clydesdale runner. I also look for a shoe that's accommodating through the midfoot (around the base of the 5th metatarsal/lateral side). While I do supinate, I avoid any shoe that has firm 'lateral walls' or any rigid 'guidance system' which could trigger issues with the anchor points for the peroneal tendon (brevis) on that metatarsal.
So, short list:
1st thing I look for when picking a shoe: Shoes that are available in a US Mens size 14. Shockingly enough, not all manufactures offer that size. Example: Asics Superblast 1 and 2.
2nd thing(s): Shoes with enough cushion yet provide some stability without being restrictive would be the Saucony Guide 17, the Nike Invincible 3, and the New Balance 1080v14 (wide). The Brooks Glycerine Max would make the list but they have their chevron/logo that actually made that shoe unwearable for me, as it caused issues on the lateral side of the foot for me (I tried that shoe 3 different times and just couldn't get it to work for me).
The Nike Zegama 2 is an interesting shoe. If they made that one in a wide, it might be the Goldilocks shoe for me. There is a bit of a sidewall on the shoe that's a somewhat of an irritant, but the rest of that shoe is absolutely stellar for me.
3rd thing: Outsole with traction and durability for someone my size and use-case.
I've probably purchased 50+ pairs of shoes since June 2021 on a healthcare journey following a stroke. So, when I'm asked what are the big things I look for when picking a shoe, that's a loaded but fun question to answer.
(apologies for the wall of text)
Heel Lockdown, Ease of getting a balanced lace lock, lack of "binding" at the end of the lace run over the toe joint, gusseted and lightly padded tongue with something to keep it centered, adequate forefoot cushioning, breathability & durable outsole.
Have you guys ever thought about an episode on supershoes for different running paces? i.e. 4-5/Min/mile, 5-6 min/mile, 6-7 min/mile, 7-8 min, mile, 8-9 min/mile, etc race pace (or whatever time breakdown makes sense) I think this is one of the bigger challanges for most runners especially mid-pack runners.
1. Fit. If I can't get good midfoot lockdown and ample toe room simultaneously, automatic rejection. 2. Combination of compliance and resilience. Not too rigid, not too soft, not too bouncy, not too squishy. 3. Cushioning under the forefoot and especially the toe. Automatically rules out most Nike shoes I've tried. 4. Footbed contour. Don't like feeling excessive pressure under the arch. 5. Neutral support. 6. Outsole grip.
New Balance just needs to release a shoe with 60 millimeters of stack and call it the Most. Tagline: "We dare you to add more stack than this."
TOTALLY with Nathan on being a HUGE fan of the Topo Magnifly!!!
Heel comfort, wide enough midfoot, good toebox so the inside of big toe isn't rubbing on the toebox, soft enough foam without sinking in, Inherit support.
With David on the Cyclone 2 love. It has that quality that Nathan described: your foot just slides in and is perfectly in place with no effort. The shoe hugs your feet, gently, and with good lockdown. BITR Robbe wrote that it feels like a slipper.
Like Nathan, I hate the Boston 12. For me, it has the opposite quality of the Cyclone 2. I have to wrestle my feet into it, fiddle with the laces, and even then, the shoe is horribly uncomfortable, pressing on my feet in all the wrong ways.
Saucony Sinister feels like a slipper.
@@adamfeerst2575 Glad to hear it, especially because I am taking delivery of the Sinister in a matter of hours! Can you comment on how it compares to any other low stack non-plated PEBA shoes? Cyclone 2, Cielo Road, etc.
@@kmshultzSorry. Haven’t tried those.
Is the RUN-CAT a shoe matching tool like shoe manufacturers have? I can't find it on google.
G’day all 👍
Top of the mornin’!
Heel lockdown
Forefoot width/volume
Does it feel like a lump (looking at you Ghost Max 2...)
Per my email, what racing shoes are left that don’t have a big toe spring/rocker?