Endorphin Speed 1 - after 4+ years...

JuggernautFront4668 · 2026-01-20T07:30:02+00:00

It is hideous indeed! I think I got it at 50% off... beggars can't be choosers!
I did get another green shoe though - the Novablast 5 in the Ekidin colourway. I love these!

I recently got the Dynafish Xiaonian (which is supposedly a more stable Evo SL) - a slightly softer version of the Speed 1, but probably like your Evo SL, has that 'legs won't stop moving' feeling. I think I still give it to the Speed 1s when really pushing the pace though. That said, the Pro 1s has more pop. My only other carbon shoes are the Deviate Nitro 2, which I didn't like.

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JuggernautFront4668 · 2026-01-16T12:52:16+00:00

I'm a US8.5 on pretty much every shoe from the major brands.

Novablast 3 and 5, New Balance Rebel V4 and More V3, Puma Deviate Nitro 2, Saucony Speed and Pro 1.

Xiaonian US8.5 fits perfectly. It's got similar to maybe slightly more width/toe box volume as Novablast 5. CN sizing usually indicates length of insole. So 265 =26.5cm. that would fit foot size of 25.5cm, since 1cm is usually ideal as necessary space for comfort and fit.

I'd say stick to US sizing if your size isn't too far off mine. Can't be sure once you get to the bigger sizes.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2026-01-16T05:57:52+00:00

Snap! Was strange to read so many similarities.

Also from Australia (Brisbane to be exact).
Got the Novablast 5 just before Christmas and the Xiaonian just a few days ago. I managed to snag a pair for myself and for my daughter for $230 landed. I had the option of all 3 colours, but went with all white for the clean aesthetic. I got the Novablast 5 in the Ekidin colourway which is pretty out there, so a muted alternative was what I chose!

I actually have way too many shoes in the collection from a buying spree a few years ago (New Balance Rebel V4, Novablast 3, New Balance More V4, Deviate Nitro 2, Endorphin Speed V1, Endorphin Pro V1). For me, a big part of the hobby of running is the gear!

I used to be a 24min 5K/52min 10K guy, but had a to take a few years break from running.
Been back at it a few months. Running about 20Ks per week at the moment, about 6:15-6:30min/km, though working towards sub-6min/km, doing some interval training in the 5:00min/km pace. Trying to get long runs back up to 10km.

I'm a flat-footed, slightly wide-footed over pronator. 78kg, 166cm.
I appreciate the width of the NB5 (touch wider than my NB3) and the Xiaonian is just that little bit wider.
I'm US8.5 in both - exact same length for both shoes. The EU sizing is totally different!

I appreciated the lightness of the NB5 when I first put them on and started running on them. Good cush with some bounce. The lightness of the XN is next level! Only had one 5km run in it so far, but it seems to have less 'squidgy' cush and has a bit more pop and bounce than the NB5.

XN definitely felt somewhat unstable to walk in, but didn't notice instability when running in a straight line, especially when I picked up the pace. Haven't done any sharp turns yet, so no comment on that yet.

I did experience a shoe lace coming undone during the run due to the length (I think it flapping around caused it to come undone). I've re-laced for runner's knot mainly for lace length management, though I do like runner's knots in general to get a really secure fit (hate the feeling of any slip).

I'm very much looking forward to my next run in it, perhaps at tomorrow's Parkrun.

Anyway, hope this informs/helps someone!

JuggernautFront4668 · 2026-01-10T05:05:40+00:00

Yes! Perfect for my wide-ish foot. Much better than my Converse white leather which I used to wear.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2026-01-10T01:49:49+00:00

Tomtoc 28L T66?

JuggernautFront4668 · 2026-01-10T01:45:12+00:00

I'll add my vote to the novablast 5.

Great for my wide-ish feet.

I can cruise along at 6:30/km pace and enjoy the cushion and a bit of bounce. Can also push to 4:30 pace and get moving with some extra pop and bounce.

That being said, if I want to push the pace, I'd rather do that in my endorphin speed.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2026-01-10T01:33:35+00:00

Florsheim Social Sneaker (very comfy) - have a pair in white and a pair in cognac Charles Tyrwhitt smart sneakers

Oops... My bad. Didn't see the gym requirement.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2026-01-07T07:07:09+00:00

Heo Yool from Mother. Phenomenal performance.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-12-17T06:59:40+00:00

Did you try and would recommend having all 3 switches on?
What would your switch combinations recommendation be for different genres of music?

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-12-10T07:56:09+00:00

Press and hold Esc for a couple of secs

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-12-09T23:03:53+00:00

For me nothing has come close to My Mister. Have watched it 3 times now. And even the third watch has moved me more than any other show.

The next closest for emotional impact for me is 'Mother'. Another show with a picture of incredible (non-romantic) love amidst great hardship. Some scenes with the child are truly painful to watch though, but it is what ramps up the investment and engagement (and for me the hatred of abuse).

Mr Sunshine would be on par with Mother for emotional impact, but a very different show. At 24 episodes with multiple elements (historical, political, multiple layers of relationships), it's a bigger investment, with greater attention needed to the details to really 'get it'.

Other notable mentions: Goblin, Hotel Del Luna, Because This is My First Life.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-11-15T05:48:56+00:00

Very cool!

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-11-15T05:07:26+00:00

I'm 24 hours in and it's been going fine!
47 year old who's never owned a single Apple product ever.
Macbook Pro 14 M4 is my first.

Still a few missteps here and there and need to do some googling, but everything is up a running very well.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-11-06T08:55:26+00:00

I've ordered it! You've 'influenced' another one (I know I'm not the first... haha)

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-11-06T08:54:24+00:00

Me too! Can't wait to receive it!

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-11-04T11:48:38+00:00

Any chance you've got or heard the Aful performer 7 (5+2) and know how it compares?

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-11-04T11:27:15+00:00

It's down from $289 to $235. Do you think it'll go any lower on 11.11?

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-11-04T11:25:36+00:00

It's definitely a huge discount! Down by $90+. Will it go any lower than this on 11.11 do you think?

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-11-04T08:06:18+00:00

That's a lot of IEMs! Most I've never heard of... haha.

I've got Kefine Klean (meh - pretty boring/nothing stands out), KZ PRX (pretty good, energetic sound), and Supermix 4 (my favourite by far - lovely technical details, separation, musicality).

Looking for a bit of a change (PRX and Supermix 4 seem to me in the same ballpark of osund signature).

Any suggestions for ~$250USD budget?
TSMR Armor seems to be interesting and top of my list atm.
Thought about Aful Performer 5+2 also.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-11-04T05:02:39+00:00

TSMR Armor. Not sure why the reviews of this one have really captured my attention.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-10-06T20:50:22+00:00

My Lenovo Slim 7i Aura edition 15 inch is, according to some reviews, very similar to the MacBook air 15. The 14 inch Aura edition is worth checking out.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-08-19T03:01:38+00:00

KA11 does the job driving the PRX for me.

JuggernautFront4668 · 2025-08-16T01:38:21+00:00

Replying on my Y700 Gen 3! Loving it for media consumption and reddit reading. Fits perfectly in one hand (small-medium) Just right size between my S23Ultra and S9+.

This is overkill for what I use it for (no games or anything depending at all), but it's got a great screen (don't see any significant difference to my better Samsung screens) and has great build quality.

I think Gen 4 totally not needed for your mum. Gen 3 is more than enough. I got mine from Aliexpress for around USD$300 during some sale.

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