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Recommend a lightweight, fast pair of shoes?

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  • 31-12-2011 2:29pm
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    nellocono
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    Looking for a pair of shoes that are lightweight but also have a little bit of cushioning maybe for longer distances... I want them primarily for races (5k etc) as I dont think I need all the cushioning of my saucony triumphs.

    Was thinking of Adidas Adizero Tempo 4...? Any thoughts on these?

    Thanks


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    dev123
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    nellocono wrote: »
    Looking for a pair of shoes that are lightweight but also have a little bit of cushioning maybe for longer distances... I want them primarily for races (5k etc) as I dont think I need all the cushioning of my saucony triumphs.

    Was thinking of Adidas Adizero Tempo 4...? Any thoughts on these?

    Thanks
    I'm running in brooks green silence which I believe are at the light end of the scales but have enough cushioning for 20 miles plus.


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    menoscemo
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    nellocono wrote: »
    Looking for a pair of shoes that are lightweight but also have a little bit of cushioning maybe for longer distances... I want them primarily for races (5k etc) as I dont think I need all the cushioning of my saucony triumphs.

    Was thinking of Adidas Adizero Tempo 4...? Any thoughts on these?

    Thanks

    Saucony Kinvaras. Perfect for both training and racing.


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    RacoonQueen
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    nellocono wrote: »
    Looking for a pair of shoes that are lightweight but also have a little bit of cushioning maybe for longer distances... I want them primarily for races (5k etc) as I dont think I need all the cushioning of my saucony triumphs.

    Was thinking of Adidas Adizero Tempo 4...? Any thoughts on these?

    Thanks

    I love tempo as an all rounder, raced in them once and that race was a disaster so don't like them as a racing shoe, but loads of people use them as racing flats as thats what they are.

    Tempo have some support in them though whereas triumph are a neutral shoe, so I'm not sure if tempo would suit?

    Saying that, I wear shoes with no support or cushioning at all and wear shoes with a small bit of support like tempo and fastwitch and have no issues.


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    nellocono
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    Kinvaras it is I think... What's cheapest place to get these?


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    BeepBeep67
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    nellocono wrote: »
    Looking for a pair of shoes that are lightweight but also have a little bit of cushioning maybe for longer distances... I want them primarily for races (5k etc) as I dont think I need all the cushioning of my saucony triumphs.

    Was thinking of Adidas Adizero Tempo 4...? Any thoughts on these?

    Thanks

    Tempo 4's (300+ gms) bit heavy for 5k, wouldn't call them lightweight, If you're an Adi fan - Adizero Mana (244gms) are a nice shoe with nice flexibility, if you are mechanically sound then the Adizero Pro 4 come in at 180gms - I only wear for 5k or less and they are like slippers, with great grip on greasy surfaces.


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    menoscemo
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    nellocono wrote: »
    Kinvaras it is I think... What's cheapest place to get these?

    I got mine in Base2Race. All Amphibian King stores stock them. Not sure of the price, you'd probably find them cheaper somewhere online but I appreciated getting a good fitting of them before buying (got 1/2 size bigger than my Nikes).

    You might also consider a pair of Nike Lunarflys. A much more bulky shoe but not much heavier than the Kinvaras- kinvaras are 220g (7.7oz), Lunarflys are 240g (8.8oz).

    Lunarflys were being solf off for €50 in JJB last week


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    pconn062
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    Also consider the new Adidas Adizero Adios 2 which are out this month, 210g. I loved the old Adios and will be getting a pair of these. Suitable I think for up to half marathon.


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    gmurran
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    I'd recommend the Mana. I've been wearing them for training and racing (5K to half) since April.

    They are a support shoe but it's quite light support. Akin to lots of people liking 2160's. The Boston is equivalent to the Tempo. A new version has just come out so you can get some good deals.


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    tang1
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    Are the Tempo 4's to light for running a marathon in? Got a pair at Christmas and so far nicest shoe i've run in.


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    nellocono
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    Nope, thats what the tempos are for really as they have lots of cushioning for long distances.

    If you are coming from a highly cushioned shoe, then they might feel a bit light for a while but you should get used to them.


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    El Director
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    +1 On the Kinvara 2's and love them. Got them in B2R.


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    hf4z6sqo7vjngi
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    Highly recommend the brooks st5 racers, i use them for everything now even long runs.


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    BeepBeep67
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    April Ambitious Broccoli wrote: »
    Highly recommend the brooks st5 racers, i use them for everything now even long runs.

    Can't knock the ST4's and very durable for a lightweight, suits if you need something a bit wider and have a nice roomy toe box.


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