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Lightweight racing shoes
TommiTri
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Ok, Sorry I have gotten a bit question happy recently, but 1st tri of the season is coming up, so needed help!
This time its about trainers.
I have always worn either nike or asics, my most recent being asics gel nimbus. I love them, but they are quite heavy and very well cushioned so are great for training on tarmac.
BUT, I fancy getting some ultra ultra light racing flats, as the races I'm doing this season are only 5k and I intend to try and make up as much ground on the run as possible, as my bike and swim arent that strong.
Ok, so heres the problem. I tried on a pair of Saucony type A2s today, size 11, problem is my feet are a bit wide so I usually have to go for size 11 so the sides of my feet dont hurt. Problem is I usually have loadsa space in the toe, which is usually fine, but as I need a fair amount of rigidity in the toe area for forefoot running and sprinting the Saucony Type As just wont work.
This is quite odd as I used to be a runner, on track only, and I have never had a problem with spikes.
So does anyone have any recommendations on super lightweight racing shoes for people with wide feet?
This time its about trainers.
I have always worn either nike or asics, my most recent being asics gel nimbus. I love them, but they are quite heavy and very well cushioned so are great for training on tarmac.
BUT, I fancy getting some ultra ultra light racing flats, as the races I'm doing this season are only 5k and I intend to try and make up as much ground on the run as possible, as my bike and swim arent that strong.
Ok, so heres the problem. I tried on a pair of Saucony type A2s today, size 11, problem is my feet are a bit wide so I usually have to go for size 11 so the sides of my feet dont hurt. Problem is I usually have loadsa space in the toe, which is usually fine, but as I need a fair amount of rigidity in the toe area for forefoot running and sprinting the Saucony Type As just wont work.
This is quite odd as I used to be a runner, on track only, and I have never had a problem with spikes.
So does anyone have any recommendations on super lightweight racing shoes for people with wide feet?
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If its a marginal thing, you could try lacing them up differently. I remember a 220 article on 'skipping eyelets' so the shoe has a bit more freedom at the toe end. You loop the bottom bit, but then run the laces straigh up to a higher eyelet and only cross over in the last few. Never tried it myself so might be cr@p, but just a thought
These things are like running on air!
Now I have red shoes and a red tri-suit, so Im gonna be super fast!