Sunday, February 17, 2013

The neverending search for the perfect shoes

Friends, I need help.  My favorite shoes of all time were my Ravenna 2s.  Theeennnn, they Brooks decided to change it all up for the 3 (which give me a blister every time I wear them).  Why, oh why, mess with what was my perfect running shoe?  I bought a pair of Mizunos hoping they could come close to my 2s.  They didn't.  I am feverishly patiently waiting to try on the 4 model when they arrive to my local running store (they should get there this month), hoping upon hope that they will be closer to the 2.

I also have a pair of Newtons that I wear on shorter runs.  They are too much work for me to wear on the long ones for marathon training.  I love my Newtons, too.  No blisters there and I feel like they are the perfect fit for my narrow foot.  They gave me my brand-new form and took me away from being a heel-striker.  For that, I will forever be grateful to the Gravity shoe. 

So, my question is...what do you wear?  What shoes do you like?   

2 comments:

  1. The toe box on the Ravenna 3s is too narrow. Blistering my feet too! My local run store put me in a pair of Adrenaline 3s now and I like those. They are heavier than the Ravennas but no blisters! Wider toe box. Give them a try if the Ravenna 4s don't work.

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