So I've been logging the miles (not that many) and trying the different shoes I wrote about earlier. First impressions are pretty good which is a good thing.
Puma Vectana - This is the Puma stability shoe that will be coming out this summer. It has a totally new last and fit which should be a very good thing. I've only got a couple of runs on them but they have a real nice ride. Stability is right where it should be, cushioning is more then enough and the fit is what they said it will be, wider then their old fit. I actually got a small hot spot on my first met head on my foot and that is a good thing for this test as I have a real narrow foot so these should be too wide for my foot and they are. This will be a shoe to watch once it comes out.
Pearl Izumi Pace 3 - Just arrived in store and I've got a few good runs on my pair that I got early. They updated the forefoot and it feels great. They needed to increase the amount of cushioning up front so the shoe doesn't "bottom out" so fast. They nailed it on this one, great fit and now a really great ride. Now I just hope they don't run into inventory issues like they did last year. The downside to this update is the $20 price increase. I think PI got hit harder then most by the economy and the rising cost of sourcing products. If you liked the old Pace you'll love these.
Nike Equalon 3 - Update of their high end stability shoe. Very nice ride and plenty of stability. Great Nike fit and with the increased cushioning it feels nice and soft. I think this version is finally worth the cost as the previous ones just didn't quite do it for me.
New Balance 769 - built on their new PL- 1 last which is great for my foot. Much narrower, less volume and a great heel and mid foot. I took these for a nice 8 miler the other day and they have a very nice ride. Smooth transition from heel to toe off with plenty of stability and cushioning.
I have not had a chance to test the Ecco's just yet as I don't think my calves can handle the low to the ground midsole and very minimal heel to forefoot drop.
The adidas adiStar Salvation will be getting a few miles very shortly and Vibram has sent me a pair of their 5 fingers to test out as well. I better up the mileage if I want to get all the testing done. Luckily I have at least 3 other guys here at the shop that also wear size 10.5 so I think I'll start passing the shoes around for testing.
I guess I better keep training so I can keep testing. Tough job but someone has to do it :)
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I bought a pair of the NB 768's before we camwe to our winter home here in South
Carolina and my first run in them had my feet burning. Once the burning pain started it hurt to even walk in them. I've been wearing them for walking around now to see if they need some breaking in.
Dick Withrow
That's what you get for having a winter home in the south. :)
Where exactly is the burning? Bottom or top of the foot? Both feet or just one?
We've had no issues with the 768's in the last 18 months but sometimes a shoe just doesn't work with someones foot.
Stop into the shop when you get back and we'll swap them out for something else.
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