My dear #running / #trailrunning friends: I need to ask for advise on picking #shoes for #marathon runs on paved roads and mildly unpaved trails (photo 1):
ASICS Trabuco Max 2 (photo 2): the middle in weight (~290g), not waterproof. Bouncy w/ rocker design.
Salomon Speedcross 5 (photo 3): the heaviest (~295g), waterproof(?). Big lugs.
@BenjaminHan I am just running in a new pair of ASICs - never tried them before. First couple of days and 75k seem happy enough. I get through 3-4 pairs of shoes a year, so I will make a note to write a review 1000k in.
I do have a pair of Salmons and find them extremely comfortable for walking and occasional trail runs but not as good when I have to mix road and tracks.
@BenjaminHan lots of individual preference involved across different shoes, but i don't think you need any sort of trail shoes for these sorts of surfaces
Between the remaining two: I like NIKE because they have guards on the heels to stop pebbles from coming into the shoes, and they are waterproof (allegedly). ASICS has nice bouncy feeling and I’m quite used to their shoes.
@BenjaminHan i've never bothered with waterproof running shoes, but maybe that could be nice? anyway, like i said, so much personal preference! i have always liked Nike shoes, since they run narrow, and my feet are narrow
@jbigham I’m th opposite. I tried earlier HOKA Speedgoat and they are too narrow for me. For waterproofing, I’d prefer not to run in soggy “boats” if I can — yes, personal preference, and a necessity in #pacificNorthWest :-)
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