Race Specific Runners

shansey

Anyone here have runners they use almost solely (no pun intended) for the run section of a tri?

I recently made the switch to asics (GT-2000) from nike and when they got wet on the run yesterday they shredded my once lovely feet. I have blisters on blisters. Never happened before.

Im guessing the combo of getting wet and bare feet did the trick.

mossym

yup. pair of brooks pure drift i wear only for races. too light not wear for regular training

only had an issue with them at Joey Hannon olympic, but that's the only time i did an oly distance in them. (they sat unused at Kilkee

At joey i ended up with serious blisters on both feet, but i'd only worn them once before that. since then have worn for a few sprints and had no issues.

joey100

I have a pair of Saucony A5 I only wear for races and have just got a pair of Mizuno Ekiden 9 for the same thing. Have worn them on a few short easy runs just to see how they were but other than that only for races. Worn them in all conditions and over sprint and Olympic and no problems.

pgibbo

I use Saucony Kinvara for Sprint and Olympic races. Never had any issues with blisters or the like and I always run sockless with them.

I was concerned about running sockless in them for Aquathons but no issues thankfully.

shansey

Maybe the asics just need to be broken in a little more.. I was running sockless in nikes for years with no trouble at all.

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mossym wrote: »

yup. pair of brooks pure drift i wear only for races. too light not wear for regular training

only had an issue with them at Joey Hannon olympic, but that's the only time i did an oly distance in them. (they sat unused at Kilkee

At joey i ended up with serious blisters on both feet, but i'd only worn them once before that. since then have worn for a few sprints and had no issues.

I like the pure drift although I would not call them a racing shoe, they would be rotated as my distance shoe, actually i think i used them in my last IM run/shuffle.

I used to use the brooks T5 for racing which is a much lighter shoe. Not sure what the new version of that model is.

peter kern

barefoot running but unlike Hauss I get dq ed if I do so

shansey wrote: »

Anyone here have runners they use almost solely (no pun intended) for the run section of a tri?

I recently made the switch to asics (GT-2000) from nike and when they got wet on the run yesterday they shredded my once lovely feet. I have blisters on blisters. Never happened before.

Im guessing the combo of getting wet and bare feet did the trick.

mossym

Heidi Jolly Appetite wrote: »

I like the pure drift although I would not call them a racing shoe, they would be rotated as my distance shoe, actually i think i used them in my last IM run/shuffle.

I used to use the brooks T5 for racing which is a much lighter shoe. Not sure what the new version of that model is.

is it racing shoes or shoes kept specifically for racing he means? i took it as the latter

i wouldn;t call the drift a pure racing shoe either, but i'm putting a lot more weight down through it and it's about as light as i'd like to go. pure flow more my longer distance race shoe

shansey

I meant a tri specific racing shoe.. reluctant to call them flats.

tunney

shansey wrote: »

I meant a tri specific racing shoe.. reluctant to call them flats.

i suspect you mean something that won't shred your feet. Thats not tri specific just comfortable

shansey

The lesson I've learned thus far is to wear what you feel comfortable in and not be concerned about what you feel you should be wearing.. Always looked at the nikes as being fashionable/superficial and not for serious runners.. i'll give the asics another couple of weeks and do Caroline Kearney and see where I stand then

sconhome

A lot of the newer shoes are being designed with seamless liners so there is less chance of shredding the feet.

sconhome

peter kern wrote: »

barefoot running but unlike Hauss I get dq ed if I do so

ITU rules changed in December 2014. It is now legal to race barefoot in triathlon.

pgibbo

AKW wrote: »

ITU rules changed in December 2014. It is now legal to race barefoot in triathlon.

Someone should have told the pros. A lot of them thought he should have been DQ'ed at the weekend. You'd imagine they'd know the rules or that their federations would at least inform them

Trig1

Don't want to be Hijacking your thread but as ye are talking about runners I use saucony kinvara 4s for tri and find them really nice, I've used them in sprint and Olympic with no problems, planning to use them for the Lost Sheep in a few weeks but as they are pretty light and minimalist I will be looking for a new shoe for Challenge Galway- what would anyone suggest as a marathon/long distance shoe, also something that doesn't break the bank

Mr Tango

I use Zoot tri specific - think they are called advantage but they have a quick lace system and heel loop. More than 5 years old and only wear for tris (oly or sprint). Never had a blister and designed for sock less wear.

Love them!!!

68 lost souls

I'm using Musha Wave at the moment purely for racing. Never sockless though

pgibbo

Trig1 wrote: »

Don't want to be Hijacking your thread but as ye are talking about runners I use saucony kinvara 4s for tri and find them really nice, I've used them in sprint and Olympic with no problems, planning to use them for the Lost Sheep in a few weeks but as they are pretty light and minimalist I will be looking for a new shoe for Challenge Galway- what would anyone suggest as a marathon/long distance shoe, also something that doesn't break the bank

I'd say you should try the Saucony Triumph if you like the Kinvara. AFAIK they're for the longer stuff. I tried the new model recently - a very nice shoe. Maybe AKW can add his thoughts?

shansey

anywhere to buy Zoot runners in Ireland? The Kalani looks decent.

sconhome

shansey wrote: »

anywhere to buy Zoot runners in Ireland? The Kalani looks decent.

Used to be distributed by Cycle Super Store in Dublin.

I think this changed a couple of years ago as most Irish shops have been clearing old stock. Not sure who is carrying them now.