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<\/a>My favourite pair of Asics Gel Nimbus<\/p><\/div>\n
This winter I have done\u00a0much of my running in Salomon trail shoes and was amazed not only at the traction they offer but how light they are. \u00a0Lately, I have gone back to my Asics, knowing that I would not be using the Salomons with their serious treads for the Prague Half Marathon. \u00a0I didn’t realize though that I had become accustomed to the light weight and flexibility of my trail shoes. \u00a0Suddenly my Nimbus shoes felt a little stiff and bulky. \u00a0They are still comfortable shoes, but I started dreaming of something lighter.<\/p>\n
<\/a>One of my pair of Salomons.<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>My Salomon Speedcross 3’s with Climate Shield.<\/p><\/div>\n
I have a pair of Asic Gel Lytes that I have used for a couple of 8k and10k races. \u00a0I have always loved them but unfortunately bought them about a half size too small. \u00a0They are just tight enough that I have never gone past 10k in them, nor have I used them regularly for training, for fear they might become uncomfortable. \u00a0I have tried for a while to get another pair but they seem hard to come by around here and with the new models out now I didn’t want to\u00a0go through the hassle of buying them online only to find they didn’t fit properly.<\/p>\n
When it comes to brands outside of Salomon and Asics, I have had little luck. \u00a0I’ve tried Brooks, New Balance and Mizuno, but nothing has given me the comfortable fit I was looking for. \u00a0Nike was a brand I had yet to try. \u00a0After reading Karla Bruning’s review over at RunKarlaRun<\/a> of the new Nike Tempos, I decided I should head to a local sports store and try them on.<\/p>\n The salesperson actually gave me two other Nike shoes to try first, saying they would be better for distance. \u00a0He seemed to be of the opinion that only heavier, more structured shoes could be used beyond the 10k race. \u00a0One style of Nike didn’t fit at all, the other was o.k but little more. \u00a0Then I tried the Tempos. \u00a0First of all I was impressed with how incredibly light these shoes are. \u00a0Compared to the Nimbus these shoes feel like they are made of air. \u00a0I’m pretty sure my summer sandals weigh more than these shoes. \u00a0Somehow though this shoe still has comfortable cushioning, easing my worries that I would feel like I was running barefoot – a movement I have had no interest in joining. \u00a0The upper hugs my foot perfectly, I am guessing this is due to a combination of the lacing style and the flexible, lightweight mesh. \u00a0But of course it is rare to find the “perfect” shoe and I found the toe box felt a little tight at first, even with me going up a half size.<\/p>\n Knowing that I loved the feel of the shoe, but slightly concerned about the toe box, I decided to buy a pair and try them out on a treadmill. \u00a0I will say having these new shoes in my gym bag actually made me feel a little excited about a treadmill run, an unusual feeling for me. \u00a0I tested them for 6.5k at various paces and I knew by the end that the Tempos would become my 5 to 10k racing shoes, even if I decided against them for the half marathon distance. \u00a0I was also reminded once again how much I hate the treadmill, even flashy new shoes could only keep me keen for so long.<\/p>\n