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Adidas adiZero Boston II

Posted: 20/10/10

'A truly terrible shoe'

Strengths:
Nothing.

Weaknesses:
Terrible fit (I had to send my first pair back and get half a size bigger), unresponsive, rigid, uncomfortable.

Overall:
Don't buy these - get the Adios instead.

Fit		20%
Responsiveness		20%
Cushioning		20%
Comfort		20%
Breathability		60%
Durability		60%
Value		20%

Overall Rating

31%

Mizuno Wave Harrier

Posted: 18/10/10

'Terrific and very long lasting'

Strengths:
Comfortable, good cushioning, good grip.

Weaknesses:
None

Overall:
Excellent off-road shoes.

Fit		80%
Responsiveness		80%
Comfort		60%
Grip		60%
Durability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

80%

Saucony Grid Fastwitch 2

Posted: 19/08/09

'A FINE COMPROMISE'

Strengths:
Well made, compfortable

Weaknesses:
A bit lumpy

Overall:
I chose this shoe for the London Marathon, having found that my normal racing flats were a bit too light over 20 miles. The Saucony is a very good shoe, beautifully made and it feels very light and fast. It doesn't quite live up to this, but for very long distance runs it's a reasonable compromise.

Performance		60%
Comfort		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

Nike Mayfly

Posted: 19/08/09

'WEIRD, BUT IN A GOOD WAY'

Strengths:
Very light and responsive

Weaknesses:
Non-detachable insole, difficult to wear with orthotics

Overall:
You can't argue with the price of these shoes - readily available on-line for under £20. If you can get past the colourway, they are fine shoes but with some notable quirks. For example, the upper is made of something like rip-stop fabric, which feels a bit strange. They're also very narrow. But on your feet they don't feel too flimsy (unlike, say, the Adidas Mangostin) - in fact they're light, responsive and a pleasure to run in. I'm in the process of checking to see if they will last more than 100k - I'm up to 1000k in my Nike Streak Air Zoom racers but they are falling to bits now.

Performance		80%
Comfort		60%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

80%

Mizuno Wave Elixir

Posted: 26/01/07

'AN ALMOST PERFECT TRAINING SHOE'

Strengths:
- Very comfortable fit - even with orthoses
- Feel light in the hand and light on the foot
- Very responsive on the run
- Good for short, fast-paced runs as well as longer efforts

Weaknesses:
None, so far, except price (they should be free on the NHS)

Overall:
I've been looking for a good, everyday shoe to replace the Reebok Performance Lite and Nike Air Ekiden that formed the basis of most of my runs. Those shoes were a little light for the increased training I'm now embarking on for the FLM, for which a more substantial shoe is required, but I didn't want to compromise too much on weight, responsiveness or feel. I'm not disappointed with the Elixir - so much so that I've already bought a second pair and I intend to run the marathon in them.

Performance		100%
Comfort		100%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

87%

Reebok Premier 3D Lite Trainer

Posted: 10/11/06

'LOVELY EVERYDAY TRAINER'

Strengths:
Light, good ride, plenty cushioning

Weaknesses:
Bulky heels

Overall:
Good, everyday shoe. Potential marathon racer

Performance		60%
Comfort		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

Adidas Adios Litestrike

Posted: 10/11/06

'HORRIBLE'

Strengths:
None

Weaknesses:
Terrible ride - rigid, no sensation

Overall:
Avoid at all costs

Performance		20%
Comfort		40%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

33%

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