What shoes you wearing now and what next?

Anyone got a recommendation for a shoe similar to the Novablast 3 in terms of cushioned feeling? I got my NB3's for 70euro which was a real bargain given how much I like them. The amount of bounce exceeds pretty much any other daily trainer I've owned. From reading online I see two shoes regularly recommended as comparable:

Saucony Speed 3 (way more expensive)

Puma Deviate Nitro 2 (can be got for quite cheap)

Would people agree with these comparisons or possible recommend an alternative option? I'm looking for a daily trainer that possibly can be used for up to tempo.

I definitely get the NB3 'slap' as I'm running, sometimes is handy as a way of letting people know I'm coming up behind them but I'd prefer to have a shoe without it. The main thing that occurred to me when I first tried on the NB3s was the level of bounce which I really liked and am looking to replicate. I'll check out the other suggestions you made - I'll likely be buying these online so won't have a chance to try them on before hand (no running shops near me currently) so I don't want to get the purchase wrong if avoidable.

New Balance Rebel v3 has that bounce as well and is a reasonable price depending on where you buy it from. I find it slightly less stable than the Novablast 3 though but only slightly. Very light on the foot as well.

Is the issue with getting more Novablast, is the price or is there something else you want to change?

NB2 LE (light edition) are available on the asics outlet for 70 - 77 Euro depending on colour. https://outlet.asics.com/ie/en-ie/novablast-2-le/p/1011B331-300.html?width=Standard . One colour has plenty of sizes and is E77. I don't know if they'll drop again but I have definitely seen that colour at the E70 price as well

There is one colour of the NB3 LE on the ascis main site for 105 Euro. https://www.asics.com/ie/en-ie/novablast-3-le/p/1011B591-400.html

I think the LE just have a different upper to the regular one, I'm wearing the NB2 LE at the moment and I'm liking them a lot. I actually bought a couple of more pairs to get me through DCM training. I've nearly 400K done on this pair and seeing as I'm on the heavier side, I assume I'll get the lower range of how long shoes will last. So I assume my current pair won't last too much longer and I probably will go through one of the new pairs before DCM

EDIT: If you sign up for the asics one program (its free) you get free returns. I think you can potentially even try out the ones from the main site and return them if you are not happy with them.

"90-day free returns

We’re so confident you’ll love ASICS, we give you 90 days to try all footwear and apparel. Go ahead—wear them outside and take them for a spin. If you’re not entirely satisfied, return them for free and get a refund. See our ASICS return policy for full details.

90-day free returns policy does not apply to products bought on ASICS Outlet or Onitsuka Tiger.

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Would the Boston 12's be a good long run shoe or would I be better of sticking to the NB1080 V12

I've used mine for long, easy, tempo and intervals and find they work well for all. Never had the 1080 so I couldn't compare.

@skyblue46 I thought that about lacing up, but I haven't had any issues. I think the suede-like material in the heel helps.

What's the sizing like on the Boston? My Prime X and Takumi Sen 9 I had to go down half a size. Btw how do they compare to the Takumi ? I think the Takumi Sen 9 is one of my favorite shoes ever.

Heading to Kildare Village next week. For anyone there latelt do any of the Sports shops have good deals there at the moment?

Ive put +400 miles on the axon 3 since the end of May and they are still OK, the outsole is a bit worn at the front and they are slightly less effective on tempo so I've decided to pull the trigger on their big brother for the sessions and keep these on easy days.

€129 for the Endorphin Speed 3 on 365 rider, with the 7% promo showing on the page.

Lets see how these bad boys feel

Before my autumn Marathon I chewing on whether to buy a pair or the endorphin elite or stick with the Alphafly, I have a pair of AF with one marathon and long run on them so barely broke in. mmmmmm Anyone run a Marathon in the Elites yet?

I bought a white pair of these from 365Rider. Just about to send an email to Saucony. The sole on them was visibly worn on them after just an 8km run and foam above it is all scarred on the heel. I am a very Neutral runner so a bit disappointed after 8k.

Tarmac, had the Endorphin Speed 2 before it and this happened after about 400k. These don't feel as fast for me.

Ive run a good few miles on the 1 and 2s and never seen anything like that. I do notice they loose the bounce after a while but damage like that, never.

How heavy are they? Ive gotten so used to lightweight footwear, anything over 250g is a drag now.

🤔 Classic,

The Vaporfly are head and shoulders above the other two but only for fast stuff and racing. I loved the Speed 1 and 2, only received the speed 3 yesterday so cant really say for sure. Not as soft as previous but still a nice feel (an easy 4 miler). Personally I would say give the speeds 3 a go for marathon training if only for MP stuff and sessions. I heard some good stuff about the novablast but I have no experience, maybe give them a go. you never know.

*Everyone has a different experience when it comes to shoes so I can only say try them