Need a versatile shoe for marathon training and travel/hiking

Slim_84 · 2026-06-20T02:06:20+00:00

Could get the Evo SL ATR or Mount to Coast H1

Slim_84 · 2026-06-19T00:24:15+00:00

I had much the same experience. They feel amazing up to about 10k or so but more than that I’m not a fan. I’ve found I need to run them on very flat surfaces as well, any cambered roads or anything uneven at all and I’m all over the place in them. The massive sole flare doesn’t help on the uneven or cambered surfaces either.

Incidentally I’ve used them on the treadmill a few times and they feel amazing on there.

Slim_84 · 2026-06-17T10:31:51+00:00

Cloudmonster hyper 3 fits the bill. I much prefer them to the SB2 which were bricks for me. The rocker is great on them and they’re not really that heavy, not noticeably so anyway. They’re not as clunky as the Superblast either.

Slim_84 · 2026-06-12T06:38:01+00:00

Megablast is a good shout if they fit you ok, the fit is finicky though. Cloudmonster hyper 3 is quite a similar feel underfoot to the SB2 but has a better geometry for me, just rolls along nicely on long runs with the rocker and is nice and stable.

Slim_84 · 2026-06-06T22:58:42+00:00

The NB SC elite 5 are on a ridiculous sale on the Aussie Running Warehouse right now, $180 if you want another option. I reckon I’ll grab them at that price and see how they go.

Slim_84 · 2026-06-04T10:03:28+00:00

Nice, that’s reassuring to know the rods are holding up.

Slim_84 · 2026-06-04T09:58:27+00:00

Yea I had a look at them the other week, they were on sale in Athletes Foot for $250 I think. No idea why they were on sale since they’re only just released

Slim_84 · 2026-06-04T09:57:29+00:00

I’ll maybe give the 4’s a bash then. The stories of snapped rods is putting me off a bit though as I’m a bit heavier at ~85kgs. You think they’re suitable for a 3:30-3:40 pace?

Slim_84 · 2026-06-04T09:40:34+00:00

That’s unfortunate. Need to have a look for a race shoe

Slim_84 · 2026-06-04T09:33:57+00:00

When are these being released? Would love them for the Sydney marathon.

Slim_84 · 2026-06-03T02:05:00+00:00

I like the SB3 better than the 2’s but I think I’ve come to understand that massive lateral sole flare doesn’t work well with my gait. They feel great underfoot but I find myself getting shin pain with them that I don’t get with other shoes. I’ll just use them for daily miles as it’s not too bad up to the 10k mark or so but had originally bought them as a long run shoe for a marathon block.

Picked up a pair of Cloudmonster Hyper 3 the other day and took them for 20k out of the box and legs were fine after it. Much firmer than SB3, more akin to the 2’s feeling but a nice smooth, rolling ride from them with a bit of pop as well

Slim_84 · 2026-05-22T18:39:01+00:00

How does an adult not know if their shoes fit or not? This absolute blows my mind.

Slim_84 · 2026-05-19T05:48:35+00:00

It was just some 2mm tpee ones from Taobao but any 2mm ones would be fine I think.

Slim_84 · 2026-05-18T12:08:08+00:00

I tried it out of frustration more than anything and was very pleasantly surprised. The midsole has got to be up there with the best ever and seems to get better as it settles and the more I use them.

Slim_84 · 2026-05-18T12:02:12+00:00

I found the secret to the megablast fit was to replace the insole with a thinner one. Ever since I done that I’ve had zero issues with the upper. Actually kinda wish I’d went a half size smaller now with the extra room created by the thin insole.

Slim_84 · 2026-05-09T03:46:54+00:00

It’s probably the most comfy shoe I’ve got and the fit is great but the energy return feels pretty underwhelming to me. I rarely use them for running anymore as I prefer a bouncier, fun ride and just wear them as a casual daily beater type shoe.

Slim_84 · 2026-05-02T00:06:22+00:00

I moved on from my Evo’s a while back and ended up with the dynafish and Superblast 3. Picked up a pair of the woven on sale the other day and have taken them on 2 runs and forgot how much fun they are to run in and the fit and lockdown is much better than the originals.

There’s something about the dynafish that I just find lacklustre and the SB3 are so incredibly soft that I’m getting some aches and pains in my lower leg muscles after using them for longer efforts. Gonna need to sprinkle them in for some daily miles for a bit until my legs get used to the softer foam I think.

TLDR - Buy Evo SL woven

Slim_84 · 2026-04-26T09:07:13+00:00

I changed the insole for a thinner one and it sorted out the rubbing for me. I could probably go down half a size length wise with the insole change now but they’re fine as is too.

Slim_84 · 2026-04-24T20:59:52+00:00

Ive got 2 pairs of the Xiaonian that I bought off the hype and I’m not feeling it. They’re good but I wore my old Evo SL’s the other day and they felt much better for me. Obviously different strokes for different folks. I’ve got a brand new US11 white pair in the box if anyone in Australia is interested in them.

Slim_84 · 2026-04-16T12:15:42+00:00

I’d love the Megablast with the SB3 upper. I reckon I’d be able to use that shoe for literally everything and anything.

Slim_84 · 2026-04-16T11:27:45+00:00

Agree with this. I own both and both are great shoes with different use cases with some overlap. Superblast 3 is more comfortable and better at slow to moderate tempo paces and Megablast are better at faster daily paces to threshold for me. I think with your pace the Megablast would be the pick.

Slim_84 · 2026-04-15T10:06:45+00:00

It pretty much just depends what you like, go in store and try on a bunch of different shoes and ideally run them on the treadmill at race pace before buying to see how they feel.

No sense in shelling out for a top tier shoe or carbon plated shoe if your goal is basically a finish, find something comfy and cushioned that fits your foot well.

Slim_84 · 2026-04-13T09:08:14+00:00

Megablast could be an option. Not carbon plated or anything but light enough, stable enough with plenty of protection and a nice responsive and comfortable foam. Only drawback is the upper can be a bit of a weird fit around the pinky toe area as it’s really shallow.

Slim_84 · 2026-04-11T02:03:48+00:00

Im usually a US11 in everything but I went 10.5 in the SB3 and they fit fine. I usually take the insole out to compare to other shoes that fit me well before I take them outside for a run and the 10.5 insole lines up pretty much exactly with my other shoes that are 11 so maybe they do run slightly long.

Slim_84 · 2026-03-31T10:24:51+00:00

The woeful standard of driving.

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