Mangled myself doing an over-optimitic training block when Corona hit. Recovering from nasty achilles and peroneal tendonitis.
Haven't run in two months and have a long way to go still.
After some maximum cushioned shoes for gentle plodding. Previously preferred lighter, responsive ones.
Narrowed it to three.
Nike epic react infinity run.
Hoka Bondi 6
Saucony Triumph 17
Theyre all pricey, so wanted to try and get the right ones. Any input greatly received. Thanks.
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https://www.runningshoesguru.com/2019/06/new-balance-fresh-foam-more-review/
As you've had achilles problems I think you should consider what drop the shoes are as that can affect the achilles. Think the NB are 4mm, probably the Hoka's are roughly the same.
I think the Triumph will have a higher drop but I believe a heavier shoe. Don't know about the Nikes
The nike and sauconys are both 8mm. So maybe the way to go for me.
Got to remain positive.
I run in a variety of shoes, some for mild overpronation and some neutral but just recently I've been so impressed with some of the neutral shoes that I'm thinking of racing in them too.....when we can race again, that is.
I do hope that you can now continue to run injury free.
I recently purchased a pair of Saucony Triumph iso 5's for £68 new - fantastic cushioning for a 16 stone heavyweight that i am.
I was wary they are a neutral shoe, but couldn't resist at the price. I had a gait test done a while a go, 2 actually and both told me i over-pronate slightly and thus i started wearing Brooks Adrenaline.
I also have a pair of Brooks Transcend thinking they can give me more cushioning and give me support as well.
But running in the Saucony Triumphs, not only do i feel more cushioning, i also have less 'niggly pain' in my knee and lower leg. So much that my Go To Shoe (yes i get irony) are the Triumph's.
I'm seriously contemplating on getting another pair for that price, keeping my brooks for parkruns and shorter distances.
It's time for some new footwear, can anyone help with sportshoes.com discount code?
In the end I have: Nike react infinity run for plodding. Saucony Freedom iso 2 for slightly quicker plodding ( had several pairs previously, great shoe) Saucony Kinvara 10 for races.
Slowly getting better, but it took 4 months, 4 months!!
Heavy shoes mind. Both my current pairs are almost worn out so I'm after something new but not sure what. Don't really fancy visiting the local running shop for fitting/suggestions/testing at the moment but really would like to find something just a bit lighter...
https://runrepeat.com/
Put in your current model and page down and it will show some similar shoes by type, you can check the weights of those in their reviews.