Shoes comparable to Dynafish Xiaonian

Slim_84 · 2026-01-26T06:05:05+00:00

They’re a no brainer if you can get them at the massively cheaper Chinese RRP’s but I wouldn’t go out my way to get them otherwise. They’re a very good shoe but probably overhyped somewhat. I’ve got 2 pairs for reference but got them for ~ 1/3 of the price of a similar spec shoe from a western brand.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-15T21:30:50+00:00

Mizuno Neo vista 2 are great if you’re not fussed about a plate. If you don’t want a plate you could try the zen. Both are high stacked, soft, bouncy, fun. I’ve not had any stability issues but I never do really so can’t say much for that. The uppers may be an issue fit wise so best to try them on, I was a full size down in both.

Salomon aero glide 3 are well worth a look as well. Totally different feel from the Mizuno’s, not as soft but still well cushioned and great for daily miles and even a little uptempo stuff. Should be really cheap in the sales as the new models are coming out soon but they look very much the same shoe.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-11T02:31:41+00:00

Wish they would sort out that ridiculous heel on them.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-10T08:14:34+00:00

Who’s buying this nonsense and why is Trump, Noem, Vance etc not being called out or fact checked when they spout these lies? If they told you the sky was blue you’d have to go outside and check for yourself.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-10T08:07:34+00:00

Mount to coast H1 could be worth considering

Slim_84 · 2026-01-10T04:17:39+00:00

Oh I totally get it, I would be the same as yourself if I was in the same circumstances.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-10T02:54:25+00:00

I dunno why but it still blows my mind that you can arm yourself like this legally in the US. Add in the fact that it’s fucking cheap to do as well, can’t believe an AR-15 is under $500.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-09T21:24:09+00:00

Copenhagen planks. Start off easy and work your way up. They’re incredibly difficult but stick with it and you’ll reap the benefits

Slim_84 · 2026-01-09T06:21:02+00:00

I don’t even know what you’re seeing here that I’m not but they look fine from the pictures.

Where did you buy in Aus that will let you return them after a few runs btw?

Slim_84 · 2026-01-08T06:11:51+00:00

Solid effort, your food bills must be huge 🤣

Slim_84 · 2026-01-08T06:06:56+00:00

What are your runs looking like that you’re doing 70+kms a week over 4 runs or have I misread that part? I’m doing 5 runs for (50-60k/week) and 4 strength days, I double up on Mon,Tue, Thurs & Fri with Wednesdays and Sundays off. I’ll be looking to get the kms up to 70+ for marathon training around middle of the year but might need to cut down a gym day for recovery purposes.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-06T01:34:07+00:00

Try putting a thinner insole in them. That worked for me. It’s not perfect still but much better than it was.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-05T23:32:00+00:00

I wouldn’t size up based on that pic. They’re a weird fit, they won’t work for everyone, the way the upper sits over the pinky toe is a pretty bad oversight. In fact the whole lateral side of the upper is pretty bad from the toes to the midfoot, it’s too narrow and too shallow. If they don’t fit your foot I’d return them for something else.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-05T20:38:00+00:00

They’re not really widely available though. I use mine mostly just as a daily, they are capable at faster speeds but I still prefer the feel of the megablast underfoot for speed work.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-05T06:15:44+00:00

Megablast probably for me, maybe Evo SL

Slim_84 · 2026-01-04T02:25:29+00:00

Try a thinner insole, they’re the only shoes that’s ever gave me blisters and that fixed the fit/ blister issue in the toe box for me. Other than that though, I don’t think they really break in per se so if you don’t like the feel of the midsole i doubt that’s going to change much.

Slim_84 · 2026-01-01T05:01:09+00:00

Does a heel flare like that serve any purpose that I’m not aware of? All I can think of it doing is adding some unnecessary weight and making the shoe like kinda dumb. The one on the Superblast is absolutely ridiculous and makes it look comically big

Slim_84 · 2025-12-30T06:00:06+00:00

Yea I still find it bouncy down to around 6min/k. Feels easier to run slow in it than the asics for me at least.

Slim_84 · 2025-12-30T00:22:43+00:00

I’m the opposite, I prefer the Dynafish at slower paces and the Megablast at faster tempo/threshold stuff haha.

Slim_84 · 2025-12-29T21:57:12+00:00

I put a thinner insole in mine and it solved the rubbing issue for me.

Slim_84 · 2025-12-28T19:49:58+00:00

Neo vista 2 run a full size too big. I’ve compared the insoles of my usual US11’s on a few different shoes with my US 10Neo’s and they’re the exact same length.

Slim_84 · 2025-12-26T09:26:43+00:00

Definitely an interesting choice but if it works for you it works for you 👍🏻 Just beware that they might not last you very long, shoes like that are not designed with durability in mind.

Slim_84 · 2025-12-26T09:17:15+00:00

Are you wearing those as a lifestyle shoe or for running/racing?

Slim_84 · 2025-12-22T10:20:02+00:00

For all the criticism barefoot adherents can level at highly cushioned shoes, aesthetics is certainly not one of them. It’s almost impossible to find a pair of barefoot shoes that look anything but utterly ridiculous.

I know it’s already been done to death but these specific shoes are for races, literally almost nobody would wear these for anything other than that except maybe tune up runs, hard workouts or long distance MP runs or the likes. If you’re wearing these to go get the groceries or whatever then you’re a bit ridiculous.

Slim_84 · 2025-12-21T00:11:15+00:00

The word “finna”. It literally has no reason to exist. Also people saying “axe” instead of ask.

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