Over the past few years I've alternated between Kayanos and Nike Free.
The Kayanos were to give me support as (according to my footprint) I overpronate. They worked fine for a while until I tried the Nike Free for a few months. On returning to the Kayanos I began to develop ITB niggles. I suspected that the extra control was causing me problems and switched to the Nike Free and the problem went away. I'd occasionally switch back to Kayanos but the same ITB niggles would surface.
I like the Free but struggle with the lack of cushioning when I go beyond 20km. Anyone know of anything similar that will allow me to run longer distances? Less control but more cushioning.
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Looking For Some Shoe Advice
Started by Black Grape, Jul 16 2007 10:07 PM
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Posted 16 July 2007 - 10:07 PM
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Posted 18 July 2007 - 09:46 AM
to clarify...
I'm looking for a pair of running shoes that have the flex of the Nike Free (or at least more flexible than Kayanos) and the cushioning to allow me to run longer distances without feeling every footstep after 20km.
I like the way the Frees allow me to bend my foot and seem to push me on to my forefoot, involving my lower leg more. I don't like the way my legs hurt on longer runs.
Come on, someone must have some recommendations!
I'm looking for a pair of running shoes that have the flex of the Nike Free (or at least more flexible than Kayanos) and the cushioning to allow me to run longer distances without feeling every footstep after 20km.
I like the way the Frees allow me to bend my foot and seem to push me on to my forefoot, involving my lower leg more. I don't like the way my legs hurt on longer runs.
Come on, someone must have some recommendations!
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Posted 19 July 2007 - 06:46 PM
I too am switching from kayanos and brooks trance to the more neutral nimbus and glycerin.
If you want a more neutral shoe either the asics nimbus or brooks glycerin could be the go in a high mileage trainer. Nike pegasus are good too at a lower price point. These shoes will be significantly heavier and more rigid than your frees but will be well cushioned.
Alternatively you could try some racing flats which will be lighter and slightly less rigid, also cheaper generally but not as robust in terms mileage per pair.
If you want a more neutral shoe either the asics nimbus or brooks glycerin could be the go in a high mileage trainer. Nike pegasus are good too at a lower price point. These shoes will be significantly heavier and more rigid than your frees but will be well cushioned.
Alternatively you could try some racing flats which will be lighter and slightly less rigid, also cheaper generally but not as robust in terms mileage per pair.
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Posted 24 July 2007 - 12:41 PM
+1 for Glycerin or perhaps Mizuno Creation if you wish to stick with Asics a Asics Kinsei will suit your needs but will be conciderably heavier.
The Free is designed to strengthen untrained and unused muscles in the feet and legs and by the sound of your problem you have done so.
The pains you discuss are ussually related to a neutral runner with worn out shoes (midsole on lateral side has colapsed from over a year use or 1000km) or a rolling out category foot type where you are not pronating enough. In this case you may need a curved last to promote pronation to some degree (eliminating the glycerin, creation, nimbus and introducing the Pegasus (slimfit) and Adidas Supernova Cushion.
Hope thats of some help
The Free is designed to strengthen untrained and unused muscles in the feet and legs and by the sound of your problem you have done so.
The pains you discuss are ussually related to a neutral runner with worn out shoes (midsole on lateral side has colapsed from over a year use or 1000km) or a rolling out category foot type where you are not pronating enough. In this case you may need a curved last to promote pronation to some degree (eliminating the glycerin, creation, nimbus and introducing the Pegasus (slimfit) and Adidas Supernova Cushion.
Hope thats of some help
