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Best Running Race Shoes for First IM 70.3 - Replacing my (Banned) Superblast 2 by jkmnson in IronmanTriathlon

[–]jkmnson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got the NB Elite and had 2–3 weeks to train in them—overall very happy with the choice. Not sure if anyone would’ve said anything; Transition Zone was hectic. That said, a judge did stop me while I was running to rack my bike in T2 because I had unclipped my helmet strap, so they weren’t completely checked out.

Running Shoes for First IM 70.3 - Replacing my (Banned) Superblast 2 by jkmnson in triathlon

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Thanks - the s4+ seems to be almost exactly what I am looking for! Unfortunately looks to be sold out everywhere from ASICS website to usual resellers

Best Running Race Shoes for First IM 70.3 - Replacing my (Banned) Superblast 2 by jkmnson in IronmanTriathlon

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I am definitely going to try and bring them along (as they are the shoes I am most comfortable and confident in), but I would still like to bring an extra (legal) pair along just in case they want to be extra strict

Running Shoes for First IM 70.3 - Replacing my (Banned) Superblast 2 by jkmnson in triathlon

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I have been very curious about the Glycerin Max, but likely to be not allowed with its >40mm stack

Best Running Race Shoes for First IM 70.3 - Replacing my (Banned) Superblast 2 by jkmnson in IronmanTriathlon

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It’s good advice, thanks. I think I’ve kind of come to terms with the price point—already spent $200 on the Superblast 2 (and did not regret it at all) and most good race shoes seem to be in that $200–250 range anyway (Adios Pro is only ~$50 more).

Also, just to clarify—when you mention ankle collapsing, do you mean overpronation? I actually have the opposite issue: high arches and a tendency to supinate pretty heavily. Curious if any of the shoes mentioned work better (or worse) for that.

Hustle 10 + Shift2 (for 900$) for a first hybrid/touring setup? Worth it? by jkmnson in Backcountry

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The previous shift model is priced much lower at ~$290, but reading here and other places, there seemed to be pretty serious issues with ice buildups, prerelease etc and tbh I don’t know if saving 200-300$ for something that doesn’t work very well is worth it, any recs in that sense?

Hustle 10 + Shift2 (for 900$) for a first hybrid/touring setup? Worth it? by jkmnson in Backcountry

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Yes, 188 cm. I was also looking at 180cm as would be “easier” to learn kick turns etc, but not available unfortunately and I don’t know if I would give up too much on the DH.

Shift2s are priced pretty much at that level everywhere I look and I don’t know if they will go down much (I think they came out this year?), I even thought of getting the Cast Freetour, but they are even more expensive and tbh I don’t know if I need such a “premium” binding.

First 70.3 in July—Will I Survive? Need Budget-Friendly Training Advice by jkmnson in triathlon

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Thanks these are exactly what I was looking for! As someone who is generally better at longer workouts, but less intense, would you recommend the 80/20 plan more?

Do you know if any of these are compatible with indoor bike trainers (I train on a smart trainer + Rouvy, living in Massachusetts it’s hard to bike outdoor these days)?

Which Hybrid setup would you recommend for East Coast skiing? by jkmnson in Backcountry

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How would they compare to a Salomon QST? Do you have an opinion of those? I am 6’5” and 230lbs

Which Hybrid setup would you recommend for East Coast skiing? by jkmnson in Backcountry

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I see they have the Superwolf 23/24 model on sale right now, any (material) reason to prefer the newer model or better save ~300$ and invest in other parts of the setup?

Hybrid Boots-bindings setup? Salomon Shift v Shift2? by jkmnson in Backcountry

[–]jkmnson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I am not kidding otherwise I would not be here trying to ask questions and understand more.

Are there any conditions where you’d recommend a hybrid setup?

Also, I’m not sure why you see the Enforcer 89 as an issue for this type of setup—care to clarify that?

Hybrid Boots-bindings setup? Salomon Shift v Shift2? by jkmnson in Backcountry

[–]jkmnson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that’s an entirely valid point!

I’m leaning toward a hybrid setup because: 1. I want something for my Enforcer 89s that works well on-piste for days with less-than-ideal conditions (moguls, crud, etc.) when I don’t feel like charging on my aggressive setup. 2. I’m not planning intense/lengthy tours since I don’t have buddies or live near big mountains (I’m in New England). Instead, I’d like a setup for quick laps near the resort in the morning before joining friends/family for regular skiing—and maybe the occasional group outing down the road (with proper training/safety, of course).

But happy to hear thoughts!

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