My history with (Nike) running shoes.
As a former fencing athlete I occasionally ran a few kilometers per week to accompany my regular training regime. I was never a serious runner so I never used 'professional' running shoes. I used to ran on different types of shoes of different brands (Adidas, Asics, Nike). I was always a nice weather runner though, it has to be above 20 degrees before I would even consider going out for a run.
'Special' running shoes
One time I wanted to try what it would be like if I would go to a special runners store to have them see how I run barefoot so they could analyse my run and advice me on a specific type of shoe which was supposed to be best for me. So I went, had them check my run and they advised a specific running shoe from Adidas. They were quite expensive but I just bought them and the first run wasn't anything special, the second run with them didn't feel good and after the third run I started experiencing pain in my heels, shins and knees. I quickly went back to other shoes I had that weren't supposedly fit for my type of run but at least they felt better and didn't get me in pain.
Nike Lunaracer
I remember several years ago we went on holiday to Tenerife and I suddenly got this urge to go run because the weather was excellent but I hadn't brought any shoes to run on. I noticed a Nike shop earlier, I went in and I saw they had Nike Lunaracer's on sale. I tried them on, they felt nice and I bought them.
When I went running with them I experienced the most comfortable run I had ever had. These shoes were amazing!
These were my first Nike Lunaracers:
Nike Lunaracer 3
I ran in the Lunaracers for quite some time on occasion and when it was time for a new pair, Nike had already released the 3rd version of the shoe. I order the Nike Lunaracer 3 without trying them and as soon as I got them and I tried them on and it was a familiar feel. They were actually even better because of the Flyknit which gave them a better fit and more breathable. I was again very happy with the Lunaracer 3.
Nike Epic React Flyknit
Since I discovered the Lunaracers I decided it would be Nike only for me and very recently I decided that the Lunaracers 3 were in need of replacement. I found out that the last version of the Lunaracer was the Lunaracer 5 but that the line has been discontinued. It would have to be another Nike running shoe from now on...
After some research I decided that now I would have to go for the Nike Epic React Flyknit.
They say that the sole and the cushioning is supposed to be a lot better than their Lunarlon sole and cushioning that they had been using for the Lunaracers so I'm really curious and excited to try them on and go for a run.
Apparently, and this is really awesome by Nike, you can try the shoes and actually run in them for a while. If you decide that the shoes aren't for you you can send them back and get a full refund. As long as you send them back within 30 days.
Can't wait! (and hopefully we'll see temperatures of well over 20 degrees as well, otherwise I won't take them out for a run)
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Going for a run together? 😉
Soles are awfull thick...🤣 No serious, what is the function of the rounded heel, is there a theory behind it?
Of course! https://www.nike.com/nl/t/epic-react-flyknit-hardloopschoen-heren-GPTgBJ1V
They're talking about a energy you get in return, so it's walking lighter, more efficient? But the moving images shows a lot off landing at the heel. Why do they think that's ok? Think I stick with my barefoot style chi running because landing at the heel absorbs a lot of energy. Don't think the 13% return of energy equals the loss? you have more info about it? Interesting to read. Because I like the new idea with the shoe they have.
Well, to the best of my knowledge Nike created the best marathon running shoe with the VaporFly 4%. Which has been extensively tested with marathon runners of course. The evolution in that tech has led to replace the Lunaracers (with the Lunarlon sole technology) with the Epic React line.
I’ve read many reviews in which they claim that these new Epic React Flyknits are the shoes for non marathon runners. Whether you’re an endurance runner or like to go for shorter runs.
I can say that I enjoyed these new ones at least the same as when I started running in the Lunaracer 1 & 3. Perhaps the Epic React does make me (feel to) run more effortless. This could very well be the case. The sole does seem and is indeed thick but I did not notice too much waste of energy when landing but this depends on your running style as well.
I don’t know if I could run with minimalist barefoot type shoes. I need comfort and hard shoes quickly translate into pains here and there.
Vaporfly is indeed the shoe from the Breaking 2 project Nike had earlier this year at the Monza track. But the heel from that shoe looks different than the heel from this one. And Kipchoge is for sure not a heel lander.
Still a strange heel to see. Gonna try them in a shop. Just want to feel what the heel does.
Barefoot is a choice I 'just do it' because I prefer running at the beach. ;)