I'm a larger runner at 6'3 and 195ish and in my personal experience I have found that a pebax-infused sole works best for my trainers, most likely due to the weight/recovery ratio. I'm partial to the Pegasus Turbo (RIP) and Endorphin Speed on tempo days. I am looking to replace the peg turbos with something similar and was curious what is currently available? I believe the NB 1080v11 fits the bill? What other daily trainers are out there that have some pebax mixed into the sole without a plate and are built to reach 500+ miles?
Before you says "Nike Invincible" yes I know, I am just hoping to be cheap and not drop $180 on trainers
Hi
@waldo_215,
Welcome to the TR community!
You read my mind with the Nike Invincible comment! I will steer clear of that for this recommendation list. Please note that
@imnothammer ASICS Novablast recommendation is solid. So, I would definitely consider that among the two shoes below.
The first shoe that jumps to mind is the
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2. I've heard that it has that blend of softness and bounce that you typically get from the Pebax based foams. Personally, I haven't gotten my hands on a pair yet. However, I know a few people that have and are eyeing that as a potential shoe of the year candidate. I do not know if the Rebel would hold up for 500+ miles though. Most lightweight trainers tend to be 300-400 miles depending on user & terrain.
Another consideration would be the
Skechers GOrun Razor Excess. The Skechers Hyperburst is one of readily available super foams. It won't be as soft as something like the Peg Turbo. However, it should provide a good blend of soft/bounce experience. The milage should be around 400 miles. That still will be dependent though.
I will note that the 1080 v11 is a great daily trainer with a soft feel. However, I don't know if you'd get the softness/bounce ratio that a Pebax based or similar should would give. It should certainly hold up for 400-500 miles though.
Please let me know if I can assist further or if you have more questions.
Justin
RW Staff