FWP: shoe edition

[breezy8407]

So twice now in a week I've read about people's running shoe of choice being discontinued or the new version sucks. In my case, this is the Mizuno Wave Rider. I love the 16s but the reviews on the 17s are bad. I was able to find two pairs of 16s a few weeks ago and ordered them. But...I am dreading the day I wear them out. I am hoping I can get them to last until the 18's come out and pray for a better version. 

Do you go get re-fitted? I am wondering if a different Mizuno shoe would still work for me? I am scared because I have zero issues with these shoes. 

[texassmith]

When my Asics were redesigned last year I started from scratch and got refitted. I ended up in a different pair of Asics that I love even more. I will weep when they change.

[runblondie26]

I would get re-fitted. The change in the Brooks Ravenna was enough to land me in PT, so the changes between models could be quite significant.

Isn't it nice being able just re-order new pairs online? Why must shoe companies torment us like this. Finding the perfect shoe is hard, yo.

[jene]

I am in the same boat. I am going to be refitted.

I bought a pair of the pure flow 3's and have only walked in them so far, but I like them a lot

[cinco]

The newest Mizuno Wave Inspires got bad reviews too, but I like them! I'd go to the running store and at least try them out before writing them off completely.

[agswife]

I get re-fitted every time my running shoe of choice is updated. At least then I can try them on the running store's treadmill and see if I like them or not.

[gumi]

I think its good to run in different shoes and different brands. If you like the Wave rider, maybe try Saucony The Ride or Brooks Ghost?

I love having a shoe for my mood....lol. Like if I am feeling slow, I turn to my New Balance (because they are cushion-y). If I am feeling fast, I turn to my Saucony Kinvaras. If I am feeling like running far, I do Brooks Pure Flow or Pure Drifts. EMBRACE YOUR OPTIONS!!!!

[clseale]

Apr 24, 2014 19:18:58 GMT -5 gumi said:

I think its good to run in different shoes and different brands. If you like the Wave rider, maybe try Saucony The Ride or Brooks Ghost?

I love having a shoe for my mood....lol. Like if I am feeling slow, I turn to my New Balance (because they are cushion-y). If I am feeling fast, I turn to my Saucony Kinvaras. If I am feeling like running far, I do Brooks Pure Flow or Pure Drifts. EMBRACE YOUR OPTIONS!!!!

LOL. This is starting to be me. I have Saucony Kinvaras, Brooks Pureflow (1&3), and I'm going to try on Mizuno Sayonaras this weekend. Of course, this all started after they screwed with the original Pureflows, and I've desperately tried to find a replacement, but now I like having options.

[gumi]

Apr 24, 2014 19:42:03 GMT -5 clseale said:

Apr 24, 2014 19:18:58 GMT -5 gumi said:

I think its good to run in different shoes and different brands. If you like the Wave rider, maybe try Saucony The Ride or Brooks Ghost?

I love having a shoe for my mood....lol. Like if I am feeling slow, I turn to my New Balance (because they are cushion-y). If I am feeling fast, I turn to my Saucony Kinvaras. If I am feeling like running far, I do Brooks Pure Flow or Pure Drifts. EMBRACE YOUR OPTIONS!!!!

LOL. This is starting to be me. I have Saucony Kinvaras, Brooks Pureflow (1&3), and I'm going to try on Mizuno Sayonaras this weekend. Of course, this all started after they screwed with the original Pureflows, and I've desperately tried to find a replacement, but now I like having options.

i am not exaggerating when i say i have THREE shoe racks of running shoes by the door.  It drives my husband nuts! I also wear Newtons, Altras (this is a new brand and I really it), Hokas and New Balance.  ahhhh Breezy, clseale and I are going to change your lyfe!!

[clseale]

Well, crap. The Altras have been on my "to try" list, gumi. Lol So many shoes!! Come on over to the dark side breezy8407.

[breezy8407]

Apr 24, 2014 20:21:40 GMT -5 clseale said:

Well, crap. The Altras have been on my "to try" list, gumi. Lol So many shoes!! Come on over to the dark side breezy8407.

You guys have a good point, I should switch it up. I had 3 pairs of different shoes in high school for track, why not now? I will not show this thread to my H however.

[foundmylazybum]

I sort of think that gumi is saying that the *idea* that when a shoe goes through a design change...it will somehow affect you...is all mental.

If you can wear a shoe for when you feel fast, a shoe for recovery, a shoe for long runs...a shoe for ALL THE FEELINGS...

Then really, a redesigned shoe shouldn't really matter--except in your mind

[melmel48]

Apr 24, 2014 8:34:22 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

So twice now in a week I've read about people's running shoe of choice being discontinued or the new version sucks. In my case, this is the Mizuno Wave Rider. I love the 16s but the reviews on the 17s are bad. I was able to find two pairs of 16s a few weeks ago and ordered them. But...I am dreading the day I wear them out. I am hoping I can get them to last until the 18's come out and pray for a better version. 

Do you go get re-fitted? I am wondering if a different Mizuno shoe would still work for me? I am scared because I have zero issues with these shoes. 

I don't wear Mizuno's but this happened to me with the Asics I loved. I had a moment of panic! I did go to the LRS and get refitted. I ended up with the newer version of the Asics, but I also tried on Saucony's that the guy said would work for me too.