So after watching a YouTube video by a runner who went to various discount stores to score running sneakers, I decided to make the same trip. What did I locate? Well the first score as a Boston 8, in blue. There were a lot of pink ones. Sorry, I don't do pink shoes. Period. Stop with that. Those were $35. When I purchased my first pair last spring I paid way more than that.
So I decided to see what else was out there and I ran across the following:
Yeah, it's "old" tech when compared to the current Nike offerings but:
1) I'm not being paid to run
2) I'm not being paid to review sneakers on YouTube.
Also, while carbon plate shoes will give you some extra speed, the fact of the matter is that running efficiency and training is what's responsible for most of your performance. You gotta do the work. Period.
But back to the sneaker. $60. For a carbon plate shoe. This originally retailed for $130. Why would I pay that? However; one of the problems with this shoe showed up rather quickly. After a 5 miler to see how they feel, the sole was already showing signs of wear. Clearly then I cannot do any kind of regular running with it. The plan now is to buy another pair and reserve them for racing days ONLY.
Word is that you should NOT wear these things regularly because it will change your gait. I don't know how true that is but I don't plan on wearing these for anything less than a fit tests and speedwork.
Also, these people were not lying about how stiff these things are. You cannot bend this shoe at all. Also, turning doesn't inspire confidence. I'll be honest, it didn't feel much different from my current rotation. It's light like my Pegs and Bostons. They are high but I wasn't feeling the "it felt like it was pushing me" thing that I've watched and read. Maybe it's because they are "old" tech.
Anyway, assuming the Sham is not cancelled again (announcement on Dec 15), I'll probably run it in these. I was originally going to run in the Pegs but if these add a little bit I'll take it. Especially for $60.
Yes please.
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