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Jan 2022
8:31pm, 23 Jan 2022
44 posts
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ES-335
Hi - I’m looking for some advice from the marathoners here please.
I ran my first and only marathon in Glycerin 19s which got me through on a mixed surface of riverside trail and tarmac.
The next one will be a road race - and I’m wondering whether a ‘faster’ shoe might be worth considering for race day (and a bit of training).
I’m looking to do sub 4 so not exactly breaking any records that warrant £200 carbon shoes and I still want comfort for the distance.
Looking at maybe Endorphin Speed 2 or Hoka Carbon X2.
Any thoughts/words of wisdom from those in the know?
Thanks in advance.
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Jan 2022
10:45pm, 23 Jan 2022
1,199 posts
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Steve NordRunner
My thoughts exactly, though if I wanted to be a bit cheaper I'd look at Saucony Kinvara or Hoka Clifton as replacements for your choices.
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Jan 2022
10:56pm, 23 Jan 2022
56,099 posts
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Velociraptor
I'm also not exactly breaking any records (also aiming for sub-4) but I shelled out for the supershoes soon after they were introduced and absolutely love running in them. At my age and with my lack of talent I might as well have all the legal help I can afford to buy.
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Jan 2022
8:56am, 24 Jan 2022
1,955 posts
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auburnette
There are some great deals on supershoes these days so if you can get them at a similar price to other options you're considering tbh I don't see why not 
Personally I would want a good amount of cushioning in a marathon shoe, but it depends what you prefer, I know a lot of people who don't like the high stack height of supershoes like the Adizero Adios - but it is quite an unforgiving shoe, like the Kinvara it's not really going to cushion much impact. I would see these type of shoes as more traditional lightweight racing flats.
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Jan 2022
10:31am, 24 Jan 2022
45 posts
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ES-335
Thanks all. I definitely want decent cushioning hence not looking at all out race shoes. Just wondering really whether there’s an appreciable difference to be gained from one of the supposedly faster shoes.
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Jan 2022
3:56pm, 27 Jan 2022
1,234 posts
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Steve NordRunner
IMO there might be a statistically significant performance difference on the order of a percent or two, but for most of us that signal is lost in the noise. Mostly, it comes down to what feels good to run in.
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Jan 2022
4:33pm, 27 Jan 2022
885 posts
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Bowman 🇸🇪
Check out saucony Speed 2. Lovely superish shoe. And pretty cheap.
The first iteration is pretty much the same and probably even cheaper if you find one.
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Jan 2022
8:58pm, 27 Jan 2022
46 posts
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ES-335
That’s what I’m trying to weigh up Steve NordRunner - at the pace I’m talking about is it better to just stick with a plush shoe with comfort as the highest priority. I’ve heard/read lots of good things about the Endorphin Speeds Bowman, on the list as a potential.
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Jan 2022
6:41am, 28 Jan 2022
597 posts
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Shades
Go to a running shop and try some different shoes on. It's important that they feel right.
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