Prepared for and competed in FLM in the old 2070s. At the end of the race they hurt so much that I threw them away- the stress fracture on the foot seems to be connected here... but they were lovely to wear to start with.
I am at present in love with my creations but...
Has anyone comments positive or negative in the Asics?
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I've got a pair of 2070s that I alternate with other shoes (Nike Air Pegasus, Mizuno Wave Creation, Mizuno Wave Phantom) for my road-based training and have found them a good piece of kit.
They're currently on something like 350 miles and still as good as when I first bought them. Found the support good, cushioning fine and the traction's been good even on wet pavements.
The cushioning's not as "plush" as the Creations but they've lasted longer - my Creations have done something like 260 miles and they're feeling a bit "odd". As though the cushioning's going flat and the support's packing in, which is a bit disappointing as I'd hope to get 500 miles out of a pair of shoes before I have to chuck them out.
I've found the 2070s a good workhorse shoe that I can't find anything bad to say about from my own experiences.
Which is interesting as I'm a neutral runner and didn't get on with their predecessors - the 2060s - at all as they made me feel bandy legged and as though feet were being pushed outwards!
Dave
I've got a pair of 2070's and a pair of NB 764s. I couldn't put my finger on exactly why, but I far prefer the NBs to the Asics. Can't see myself buying another pair of 2070s.
A bit vague, and probably not too useful, but I'd certainly recommend checking out NB 764s.
venom
I was going to replace my 2050s with 2070s but lashed out on the top of the range Asics Gel Kayano which felt a little more stable than the 2070 and had superior cushioning. Very pleased so far! If you don't object to paying an extra 35 quid they're well worth checking out.
Dave W - what do you reckon to the Nike Air Peg. - I tested a pair and thought they felt like I had a couple of bags of marshmellows strapped to my feet!
Yup, I know what you mean about the Air Pegs! The cushioning's a lot softer than the cushioning in the 2070s, which is quite firm. I quite like the soft ride, though, so I get on OK with them.
Or I did - I had last year's model (the red ones) and had no problems with them at all but they recently hit 500 miles and I replaced them with the 2002 model and I seem to be getting blisters under the arches.
I'm reserving judgement as it may not be the Pegs - I'd got the beginnings of a blister on at least one foot before I started wearing them. Bit disappointing, though.
Dave
I've been running in 2070s for a few months now - they replaced my old 2060s which I'd had for about a year and who knows how many hundred miles (I know, I know - but I have a tendency to forget how long I've had a given pair of shoes, and I've only just started a running log!).
Haven't had any problems with them, in fact I find them very comfortable, both for tarmac and on trails through the park. I like a firm ride, and can't abide the squelchy feel of some shoes.
Try 'em!
Or do you mean VII?
Thanks for the ontherun tip. Just been checking out the site!
I've never found the Kayano heavy or cumbersome! They fit so well that they feel lighter than they actually are (I find).
I only did a couple of 10k's in them and found that the heels had bent inwards causing some muscles in my ankles to stretch. I don't know whether this is because they have a deep heel or whether they were too aggressive in correcting my pronation. Any road up just ran a marathon in my Omni's without any probs so probably won't be heading for Asics again for a while
There again, they've done about 200 miles and the sole still looks brand new.
The day before the GNR I bought a pair of Asics Gel Koji as replacements - what a mistake that was!
I went for a run in them last Wednesday, and it was like running with two bits of wood strapped to my feet
Gone back to the 2070's (going to buy a new pair next week), and everything is rosy again!
If you haven't already done so, then buy a pair. You will not be disappointed!
BUT, here's the good bit, you can currently pick up a pair from On The Run (mail order)for just 79.99!!!! Their address is www.ontherun.co.uk
Thanks again to Jon for the tip-off. Ordered from them last week. Great service.
I had never run in addidas before but find them fantastic - could say the best shoes ever - and have just bought a second pair. They are a bit of a snug fit but very supportive, also measure up a bit small so I'm running in a size 9 rather than my usual 8.5
Those 1000 mile socks are absolute crap - steer clear!
Wouldn't wear anything other than Asics either they are the best even though they look a bit dodgy. My daughter takes the piss but she is 17 and trainers aren't for running in as far as she's concerned!