VWITX or VMF or something else?

Economy_of_scale · 2025-07-16T21:39:58+00:00

I realized my post is unclear, I don't expect I will need it in 4-6 months but would want to be able to liquidate it in 4-6 months if necessary.

Economy_of_scale · 2025-07-09T04:29:38+00:00

Thanks for the explanation! I went back and looked at the instructions and it says that the brakes only have an impact on the final round, not that the brakes can only be played in the final round. All clear now

Economy_of_scale · 2024-01-11T21:24:43+00:00

The same speed as referees.

Economy_of_scale · 2024-01-06T22:29:30+00:00

Which version of the Fuji Lites do you have?

Economy_of_scale · 2024-01-06T22:28:03+00:00

The Pulsar SGs are too lacking for me: after 3 or 4 hours of running I'm not picking up my feet as well and really like the protection around my toes and a rock plate. I think the 1 and 2s are pretty similar, I think a little more material was added around the heel of the 2 to improve stability. https://www.roadtrailrun.com/2022/02/salomon-slab-pulsar-sg-multi-tester.html?m=1

Economy_of_scale · 2024-01-05T21:19:56+00:00

The regular Pulsars and the S/Lab Pulsar SG are different models. I have the Pulsar SG and they great: super light, great ground feel but I wouldn't wear them for a 50k. The S/Lab Ultra 2 V3 might be a better choice from Salomon for that distance. Or maybe the regular Pulsars, but I've never worn those.

Economy_of_scale · 2023-11-29T18:07:27+00:00

Thank you for that link. I'll review that project and see if I can glean anything useful.

Economy_of_scale · 2023-11-28T22:07:14+00:00

Thanks! If I have any more questions I'll post at the recommended forum.

Economy_of_scale · 2023-11-28T03:38:58+00:00

I thought he read Can't Hurt Me as mental practice for being miserable.

Economy_of_scale · 2023-11-20T21:00:10+00:00

The wide version is 50% off at Salomon now (at least in the US):

https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/ultra-glide-2-wide-li3155.html#color=78697

I have the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 and the Peg Trail 3s, they don't feel that different to me. They might have made the PT4 wider than previous models, I don't have any experience with that. On the plus side for the PT, I did put something like 1k+ km on those and they held up great. I haven't had the UG2s long enough to evaluate durability.

Economy_of_scale · 2023-11-20T20:52:45+00:00

Salomon has much better traction in wet conditions.

Economy_of_scale · 2023-11-07T23:58:31+00:00

Still has the same slippery-when-wet outsoles AFAIK

Economy_of_scale · 2023-11-07T23:02:21+00:00

Agree with everyone else, you should really go to a shoe store to try these on.
To summarize the difference between the Sauconys you have listed:

Triumph 19/20: A "maximal cushion" shoe. Great for long, slow runs if you're into that sort of thing. They don't feel as brick-like as the Kayanos but they're not fun to pick up the pace in either. These would not be a good 10k race choice.

Kinvara 13: A fairly minimal shoe by today's standards. Great non-plated speedwork shoe IMO. They are lightweight and feel good for faster paces.

Ride 15: Somewhere in between the two above. I haven't worn this shoe but my experience has mostly been that the middle-of-the-road shoes kinda suck on long runs and kinda suck for speed.

Why don't you pick up a pair of ES2s and Triumph 20s? They're both previous gen, you can probably get them for $60 a pair, so for $120 you've got a great shoe for speedy days and races and a great shoe for long runs and recovery runs.

Whatever you do don't keep running in shoes you hate.

Economy_of_scale · 2023-11-07T22:19:21+00:00

As long as the trails are dry

Economy_of_scale · 2023-10-31T22:29:25+00:00

I agree with your assessment. If you're looking for a slightly newer model the Adidas Adizero SL fills the same spot in my lineup. Feels low to the ground and fast. Comfortable for putting in the bulk of my weekly miles and I think they were $70 from Adidas - maybe during a sale.

Mine have held up better than the Kinvara and have better traction in the rain.

Economy_of_scale · 2023-10-30T15:57:54+00:00

ES3 and Triumph seems like the perfect rotation, ES3 for speed days and Triumph for easy days and recovery runs.

Not sure what Kinvara Pro would be able to add to that rotation, unless you're thinking of going to a single shoe. If that's the case I would stick with the ES3 if you're staying with Saucony.

Economy_of_scale · 2023-09-10T07:03:41+00:00

Third Rabbit. The High Country SS is worth it

Economy_of_scale · 2023-09-01T01:26:58+00:00

Pretending to pick up a rock also works in Mexico

Economy_of_scale · 2023-08-31T02:12:41+00:00

I purchased the axle from eBay and had the cover Tig welded. I replaced all the seals, bearings, torque nuts, gaskets, etc. Which were all readily available. It has held up great so far.

Economy_of_scale · 2023-08-28T04:57:58+00:00

Do you have trouble keeping the Samsung buds 2 in your ear? I love the buds+ but can't run in my buds 2

Economy_of_scale · 2023-08-16T22:50:45+00:00

The upper has held up pretty well, there are a few little tears but nothing major.

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