I really like the Shokz as well. I have the regular ones, not the pro. Those are still my go to for races.

Understood. Sometimes I’ll run without music. Especially on trails. Running can definitely give you a good control alt delete for the mind. Recently I’ve been listening to true crime podcasts on long runs. Trying to figure out who dun it helps the time pass on 20 mile runs. Haha.

@@runwithsean Nice. Thx Sean

From the current shoes on the market, I think that this shoe (the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris) is the best race shoe for a 5k. I used to lean towards the Vaporfly 2 or ADIDAS Takumi Sen 8. But this shoe is lighter than both of those and even more explosive. It’s on the narrow side and has a tight fitting upper. But as long as someone doesn’t have a wide foot and doesn’t suffer from a lot of over pronation, this shoe is the best one I’ve tried.

The Rebel V2 was so light and fast. It really was a great shoe. I liked the 3 as well but the 2 felt faster to me. I haven’t tried the V4 yet. I try to pick up a pair on sale at some point. But it seems that they and making that shoe more into a daily trainer and less of a speed shoe.

You definitely could. It’s very durable and has great traction. But I wouldn’t really recommend it. It’s a light fast shoe. But it’s very narrow, with a tight fitting upper and the foam is on the firm side. For a daily shoe, I’d want something a bit more comfortable. This would be like daily driving a Ferrari. You could do it. But sitting in traffic, I’d rather be in a BMW.

Thanks! Glad the SC Elite is working well for you. The Superblast is definitely a firmer shoe. It does soften up a bit after some break in. So keep putting miles on them and I bet they’ll grow on you.

These would definitely fit what you are looking for. Comfortable and light.

Let me know how the shoe performs for you over that distance. I'm going to run another 5k race in them this Sunday.

I'm with you. 13.1 would be the limit for me with the Paris. I want a bit more softness and bounce for 26.2.

I’m 100% with you on the Paris. If I was going for a PB in the half marathon, I’d use them for that. But wouldn’t take them longer. I have 105 miles in the Superblast 2 now. I’ve used them for a lot of long runs in this training block. I share your thoughts on that shoe as well. It’s a long run champion but I wouldn’t use them for racing. You hear everywhere people saying “nothing new on race day.” I’ve tested out my gear for the race on long runs, know what gels I’m using, etc. I think it makes the most sense to go with the tried and true AP3. I have questions about taking the ASICS, Puma or Saucony 26.2. So I figure, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I know that Lightstike Pro softens up a bit with some break in. I put 29 miles into my new pair of AP3s in some marathon paced long runs. Now they will sit on the shelf, waiting for race day. My fitness is feeling on point right now. I’m hoping that it all comes together this time. Good luck in your race!

I feel my fitness is on point as well, looking for a PR in Nov. My A race is Mountain to Beaches in April. It’s a net downhill race many people use to BQ. I saw BITR video on Adidas Pro 4. Sounds like it’ll have a lot of changes. I will consider picking up 1 or 2 pairs of the Pro 3 if I can find a discount, big changes don’t always lead to a better shoe. Last, don’t feel bad about your stalk and pounce race strategy. We’ve all done it and had it done to us. It’s racing, rules are there are no rules. 😆

@@Kevin-fz7yt I need to find one of those net downhill marathons near me. Haha. I got lucky with the AP3. When I was considering getting a new pair they had one in my size for 50% off. $125 for a new AP3 is a steal. Hopefully they'll have more sales on the 3 when the 4 comes out. That's the first I've heard that called "stalk and pounce." I like that. I'll try to get my jungle cat on this weekend in another 5k as well.

😂

Send me the info on the race and I’ll check it out. Good luck in NYC!

Thanks. My money is on you to win it all next year! No pressure. Haha

Nothing but respect. It was more of can my self esteem take it if this guy dusts me. Haha

@@runwithsean Copy that

Have you tried using the Paris in a long run or for several miles at your goal marathon pace yet? If not, I’d give that a shot and see how you feel about them going long for you. The Paris is a lighter and more propulsive shoe than the Superblast 2. But I find the Superblast 2 more stable and comfortable for longer miles. If I was trying to run a 3:50:00-4:00:00 marathon and am concerned about stability, I’d go Superblast. There is enough speed in that shoe to handle that pace and after mile 20, I’d be more confident in the comfort and stability of that shoe. I’ve run some great short races in the Edge Paris recently. But I know that I personally need more stability for 26.2. I find the Puma Deviate Elite 3 a bit more stable than the Paris, but it’s still a really narrow shoe, so I’m also wary of that one. Right now I’m going between the Endorphin Pro 4 and Adidas Adios Pro 3 for the Chicago Marathon. I just picked up a new pair of the AP3 for 50% off and put 28 miles in them between two long runs. Now I’m thinking that those will sit on my shelf until race day. They are more stable than the Paris and faster than the Saucony. Hopefully they split that difference nicely and I’m able to get a PB in Chicago. Best of luck in your marathon!

Thanks!

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Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. I agree that this shoe is more comfy and less stiff than the AP3 and sounds perfect for you to attempt a sub 4. I just took this shoe for a 22 mile long run in my marathon training and it really took care of me. I didn’t have any blisters, hot spots, or pain of any kind. My legs also felt fine all day after and the next day. So these really proved to me that they’d work great for a marathon. But I was going at a slower pace than my goal pace. I actually just picked up a new pair of AP3s and am thinking those might be my marathon shoe this time. I’m actually looking for a little more aggressiveness for this race. I’m hoping to break 3:20:00. I need a 3:10:00 for a BQ. I don’t think that’s in the cards this time. We’ll see how I feel later this month. If all else fails, I hope to be under 3:30:00 and get a personal best. We’ll see how it goes.

Sounds like you a New Balance fan who has also tried a lot of good shoes. That's great that you find this shoe so efficient. That's what we are looking for in a marathon shoe. To me the bounce that it gives me does help me to dial in a pace and cruise along without a lot of effort. But it feels best to me at a lower pace than my goal race pace. I find it's personality more laid back than The Metaspeed, Vaporfly Etc. I feel like I can run faster in those shoes, but they are also more aggressive and less suited for me to run long in the the SC Elite. I think that I'll be reaching for the SC Elite V4 for most of the rest of the long runs that I need to do in this marathon training block, but that I'll pick something else to wear on race day.

@@runwithsean I'm doing this thing where every year i will go for 1 brand of running shoe on all my rotation. This year it is New Balance's turn. Last year was Asics (Novablast 3, Superblast 1 and Metaspeed sky 3) and the year before that was Saucony (Triumph, Endo Speed 3, Endo Pro 3). Next year I might go on full with either Hoka or On Cloud.

Thanks! Sounds like similar shoes will work for us based on our size. I've used a runners knot on every run in the SC Elite and have to tie it down tight to avoid heel slip. It's very comfortable but I just wish it had a little more pop. Glad you are liking the Puma. It's a fast fun shoe. The tongue and laces work great for getting a lockdown. But the narrowness of it does give me concern about trying to take it 26.2. If only we had someone to measure our foot and make a custom shoe with the exact right dimensions and a close fitting upper that isn't too tight. Alas, we'll have to keep trying shoes to see what works best.

Thanks! Yeah to me the SC Elite V4 is kind of like the SC Trainer on Steroids. I'm really going to enjoy putting some long runs into this shoe. But I want it to be lighter and faster for race day. It's more of a comfortable cruiser to me and not worth $250. I do really like the Adios Pro 3. I wore my pair for the NYC Marathon in 2022. So it's over two years old and has over 100 miles on it. So I'm looking for a fresher midsole in a newer shoe for Chicago. However, I know that it is a stable marathon shoe that works for me. I actually just looked on ADIDAS website because of this comment and saw that they had the Core Black/Zero Metalic/Spark colorway for 50% off!. So I just ordered a pair. Haha. So that will now be in the mix for my Chicago shoe as well. I feel like that one was fate at $125 and they only have four sizes left, including my size 12. I really like that colorway too. It's the same as what I have on the SL2. Good looking out!

Nice! I’m glad you got such a great deal. I’m a big fan of the AP3 too. I actually got a pair of Asics Superblast 2 . Asics released some new colors this weekend I was FINALLY able to get a pair. Ironically, I had just saw your review and didn’t hesitate. I saw them and bought them. With my discount they were $180 OTD. We both had Christmas come early. My training rotation will be SB, Boston 12 and Sky Paris. For my half in Nov I’ll likely use my new AP3 that I’m saving for a special day.

The Endorphin Elite also has some good room in the upper and could work well for a wider foot. The foam is much firmer than the NB though. It is a faster and more aggressive shoe.

Thanks! I’m glad that you feel that way. That’s what I’m going for. Just trying to walk people through my experience with a shoe, so they can get a better idea of what it’s like and if they think it will work for them.

Thanks. I’m still not sure what shoe I’m going to wear in Chicago or what my goal pace will be that day. We’ll see how I’m feeling after another month of training. Going to push the pace tomorrow in the Enorphin Pro 4 for 10 miles and see how that treats me.

@@runwithsean That makes sense, then use VDOT to calculate your equivalent marathon finishing time and pace.

Puma shoes tend to run a bit narrow in general. This one is no exception. There is a bit more room in the midfoot and toe box than the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris, but it’s not as wide as the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 or NB SC Elite V4. I’d maybe look at one of those two shoes over this one for a wider foot. But both those shoes are also heavier than the Puma and not as fast. If you need width in the midfoot, the Puma is probably too narrow for you. But there is some room in the toe box. It’s too bad that you can’t really try this shoe on anywhere before buying it. In summary, will this shoe work for a wider foot? Maybe, but probably not.

@@runwithsean thank you so much for the response I appreciate all the info and personal thoughts ! Last question do you know any shoe that compares to the saucony endo speed 3?

Well there is the Speed 4. A pretty similar feeling shoe. I found the 4 a little bit faster than the 3. I also liked the Rebel V3 and Hoka Mach 5. Both in that daily trainer/tempo like shoe. The Mach 6 and Rebel 4 have been getting some good reviews, as well as the Novablast 4. I haven’t run in any of those yet though. I buy all my own shoes, so there’s a limit on how many ones I can get before they go on sale.

I haven’t run in the invincible 3. I did have the one. I found that shoe bouncier and more explosive than the Glycerin. The Glycerin is a more stable shoe. The foam in the Brooks is not as soft and bouncy as Zoom X. So a similar category of shoe but a different feel.

I’d go Tempus. It’s the most versatile stability shoe that I’ve tried. I recently got the Kayano 30. But that shoe has a lot of stack. Which it sounds like you are trying to avoid. I’ve used the Tempus for easy runs in the 8:30 mile paces and sprint workouts getting into around 5:50 pace. So it can go easy, it can go fast, and it’s also pretty light for a shoe that provides stability as well as durable. Just a really good shoe overall.

@@runwithsean thanks, Sean. I never tried higher stack shoes on a proper run though. And was nudged towards Kayano (31) yesterday by a running store. Seeing that you got a pair, even though you seem very positive about the Tempus, what made you still go Kayano? Coz I wouldn’t be surprised if your motivation is aligned with mine.

I’ve been doing a lot of marathon training the last few years. So I’m often going on really long runs. It’s nice to have a soft, comfy, max cushion type shoe for those efforts. However, that type of shoe is often unstable. Soft foam plus high stack usually equals instability. Since I do have some over pronation, I wanted to give stability shoes a try. I found the Kayano 29 comfortable and stable. But also heavy and not very soft. I saw that they completely redesigned that shoe with the Kayano 30. I was hoping that shoe could be a more stable Nike Invincible/ NB Fresh Foam More. Which are both version cushioned but not as stable. It pretty much accomplished that goal. It’s no where near as soft/bouncy as those shoes. But it’s a step closer than the 29. I do have a review on the Kayano 30 on my channel. I’m actually going to wear them this morning for an easy run. It’s a great shoe if you want to feel comfortable and supported. The 31 is very similar to the 30. So if you find either on sale, they are both quality shoes. If I could just have one, Tempus or the Kayano, I’d go Tempus since it is the more versatile choice. But for longer easy efforts, I’d go Kayano. The ASICS lets you enjoy the benefits of a high stack shoe, while still remaining stable. It is basically a high stack, comfy, daily run and long run shoe. But I wouldn’t want to use it for anything fast. It’s too much shoe to turn over quickly. Advantage Tempus, it you want to do some faster efforts in the shoe as well.

@@runwithsean thanks, that’s very helpful. I think I should try them both side by side. And the GT2000 too, for good measure. I have no marathon aspirations and no time for very long runs (work, kids,…), so 1/2 marathon would be more than enough as a goal. Since I own and enjoy the Hyperions as a fast shoe, I was leaning towards a shoe that doesn’t overlap in terms of utilization. But now I’m reconsidering: versatility is really valuable if I travel and can only take the one pair. And I don’t see a high stack shoe working well when hitting roots & rocks in the woods either.

They are two different flavors of supershoe. The EP4 is wider, more stable, more comfortable and less bouncy. It has more of a cruising, rolling sensation. It to me is more like a training shoe kicked up a notch. The Puma is lighter, faster and bouncier. But it is also more narrow and less stable. It does feels like the faster option between the two. For shorter races, I'd definitely go Puma. I took the Puma out for 14 1:00 reps and the shoe absolutely sung. Felt great when I turned up the pace. If you are looking for more stability and comfort, I'd go Saucony. If you want bounce and speed, Puma. I'm trying to pick my shoe for the Chicago marathon this year and driving myself crazy. I know that the Saucony is the safer choice to get me to the end in comfort and supported. But if I really want to push for a personal best, I'm leaning Puma. To further complicate things, I have the NB SC Elite V4 coming tomorrow. I really want to use the Puma in Chicago, but I want to see if maybe the NB can split the difference between the Saucouny and the Puma and be more stable than the Puma but more propulsive than the Saucony. Review on that one will be coming soon. The Saucony is also bit more accommodating if you have a wider foot or more volume in your foot. The Puma has a tighter fit but still a decent amount of room in the toe box. My normal shoe size is a 12. I'm either a 12 or 12.5 in running shoes. A 12 works for me in the Puma. I went up to a 12.5 in the Saucony.

@@runwithsean my man!! This was the best reply ever and I am also a size 12! I run so much in the Superblast now and just looking for another shoe that can go a little faster! You’ve sold me on Puma except now I can’t find it anywhere online!! Damn the luck! Thanks again man! Looking forward to your NB SC review

A couple runs into the SC Elite V4 now. A review on that one should be coming soon.

This is definitely a do it all type of shoe.

The ASICS is the fastest shoe I’ve ever run in. Really great. I just want a bit more softness for a longer race.

Well, I guess brands are willing to push prices to what the market will accept. Every decent running shoe starts at over $100 these days and every carbon plate racing shoe starts at over $200. If you look at the start line of any major race, there are thousands of people wearing the latest and greatest $200 plus shoes. When Nike comes out with a new $285 Alphafly, they sell out instantly. Runners like shoes, and are willing to pay top dollar to get the performance that they deliver. I often try to buy last year’s model when they go on sale. But also when you think about it, if someone trained for three months of their life and put in hours and hours of work, they are willing to pay to maximize their performance on race day. Take a look at cycling. That’s some crazy big bucks. Bikes can be tens of thousands of dollars. No one needs to spend $250 on a shoe. But lots of people do.

We’ll see how it goes in Chicago. Hoping for a personal best.

That's what I was thinking would happen to me as well. A very fast shoe, but also unforgiving.

These are a narrow shoe with a soft foam. So if someone is prone to over pronation, they will experience that in this shoe. But it’s not incredibly unstable like the Nike Vaporfly 2. I over pronate on my right side. I love the lightness, softness and bounce of this shoe. I’m still not sure if I can take it 26.2 though. I recently got the NB SC Elite 4. I’m currently between the NB, the Puma and Endorphin Pro 4 for my marathon shoe in Chicago. The jury is still deliberating. A decision will be forthcoming.

You definitely don't need a carbon shoe for every race. If you aren't going for a PB, you might as well wear a shoe that fits you well and is comfortable for those long miles. I was hoping that the Superblast 2 would be a good fit for me to use for Chicago this year. It's great for long runs and more stable than the Edge Paris, but just doesn't have the propulsive feeling that I'm looking for to try to push hard for 26.2. I'm hoping that the Puma serves me well. We'll find out in less than two months.

Haha. Yeah, I can dream about going that fast! I do have some overpronation when I run that can be made worse by narrow shoes and soft foam. Some pronation is ok, since it's a natural way of shock absorption for your body. But shoes that are extremely unstable don't work well for me. With these two, I can feel that the pronation is there but it's no where near what happens to me in the Vaporfly 2. My ankle nearly breaks off when I run long in that shoe.

I’ve actually run in both shoes several times. All on the road before doing this one run on the track. So my opinions are based on my full experience with the shoes. Not just this one session. I have separate reviews for each shoe on my channel. I currently have 36 miles in the Edge and just ran a 5k in them today. I have about 20 miles in the Puma so far on the road. The track I run on is also old and not very springy. I find no difference in how the shoes felt that day compared to my experience on the road.

Thanks for your insights. I would have loved to try both the Edge and Sky but it wasn’t in my budget. So I picked the one that I thought would work better for me. How do you feel that the Sky differs in the ride? Does it have more bounce and less of an aggressive toe off? I really think that the Edge is a great shoe. I just don’t want to run long in it.

Why do you think he'd like the Sky Paris more? It is very individual which one works. Edge works better for me. I don't get on with the high plates.

I’m in a constant expensive search for my perfect racing shoe. Haha. When I first got the ASICS, I was blown away by its speed but didn’t think I could take it 26.2. When I saw that the Puma was about the same weight but also softer, that really peaked my interest. These two shoes really are similar in a lot of ways but also have a very different feel and ride. It’s almost like the Puma is a sports car that you are driving around in Comfort mode and the ASICS you pressed the Track button and everything firms up and gets more agressive.

@@runwithsean Interesting analogy: the Puma is like driving an Aston Martin at high speed and Asics is like driving a Lambo at high speed.

@@Wings_nutI like your analogy as well! Going along those lines, the ASICS is a Redbull and Vodka and the Puma is a martini (shaken, not stirred)

@@runwithsean copy that

Thanks! Yeah my watch was showing kph instead of mph and I have no concept of how those compare. Just never really bothered to try to figure it out. So I was just chugging along and thinking to myself, "I feel like I'm running a bit faster than usual for a warm up." Then I just couldn't contain myself when I first put the Edge Paris on. "I just felt like Runnin." Good luck in your half marathon! Let me know how you do and how the shoe works for you. That shoe is an absolute rocket!

Thanks! I have the Puma Deviate 1 and the 3. I did not pick up the 2. The 1 has possibly the tightest upper of any of my shoes. The 3 definitely has more room than the 1, but it is still a narrow shoe overall. It looks to me like the 3 has about the same profile and width as the 2, but it also gained some stack. As I said, I don't have the 2 to tell you how it compares on foot. But my best guess would be that the 3 would fit very similarly to the 2. I also have the original Metaspeed Sky, but not the Sky plus. So I'm missing that in-between generation in both shoes. The Edge Paris is even more narrow than the Puma Elite 3. So I would steer clear of that one if you have a wider foot. The Puma Elite 3 has more room in the toe box than the Edge Paris and also has a bit more width in the midfoot and heel. So that would definitely be better for someone with a wider foot. But it could still be too narrow. It's too bad that almost no stores have Puma shoes to go and try them on. I've actually never seen a Puma race shoe in a store. They don't even carry their own line of running shoes in the Puma outlets stores that I've been to. Not a single shoe in a Puma store with Nitro Foam. Let's work on distribution Puma. Have you taken a look at the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4? That is definitely the most wide foot friendly super shoe that I have tried recently. It's much wider in the forefoot, midfoot and heel than these two shoes. It's also heavier, but more stable and comfortable as well. I'm going back and forth with whether I should use the Puma Elite 3 or the Saucouny Pro 4 for the Chicago marathon this year. I like the stability and comfort of the Saucony. But I like the lightness and bounce of the Puma. Right now I'm leaning Puma. I want to take the Puma for a marathon pace long run to make my final decision there.

I have 2 new pairs of the Endorphin Pro 3.. Love the Endorphin Pro 3.. I thought the Endorphin Pro 4 will be a bit like the Pro 3 so did not try it. The Endorphin Elite is on sale in Europe but maybe the HG foam to firm? Again like the Puma no shop has it..

I tried the DNE3 and have the DN2 (not elite). The DNE3 is surely not as snug as the DN2 (I find the DN2 perfect for me feet btw, the DNE3 felt a little loose but still was holding the foot just fine).

@@i.p2088I ran a marathon last year in the Endorphin Elite. I did find that HG foam too firm for that distance. It’s a very fast shoe but I’d prefer to use it for shorter races and the Endorphin pro for longer ones.

​@@i.p2088Endorphin Pro 4 is very different to the 3.

Thanks! I am firmly a regular runner. Haha. I do ok for my age and size, but when I look at what these pros can do, it absolutely blows my mind. I definitely feel like some of these top tier shoes are more designed to benefit a 120 pound runner, with great mechanics, strong ankles and a forefoot foot strike. I'm a 42 year old who's been running for about 4 years, 6'4'' 230 pounds with a midfoot strike. So I'm going to have a much different experience in some of these shoes than an elite runner. I'll definitely keep posting my feelings on shoes from that perspective.

@runwithsean that's what I appreciate! This thorough review from someone much closer to myself. You fill a space that a lot of runners fit in, so thank-you. You really helped me make a decision on what may be the best way to spend my money!

@@jamisons2504Awesome! Glad I could help.

As the King of Gondor, these would have served you very well for long runs across middle earth. Great comfort and traction for hunting Orc. As we all know, dwarves are natural sprinters and wasted on cross country. So I’d recommend a lower stack tempo shoe for Gimli to pair with this one. That would be better for track sessions, and shorter, faster efforts. I love the Adidas Takumi Sen series for that task as well as the NB Rebel and Hoka Mach 5 or 6. The Superblast 2 can also handle daily miles. But many would consider a lower stack daily trainer like the Novablast for that. Then if you plan on racing, you may want to add a carbon shoe in there. Depending on your size, foot strike, distance races you plan on running, etc. there are so many choices in that category. I think a good running shoe rotation really needs a daily trainer and tempo shoe. Then a max cushion trainer and race day shoe are the icing on the cake. If you let me know what style of runner you are and more details about what shoes you like and what you are looking for, I could give you some recommendations. In the meantime, make sure that the blade that was broken returns to Minas Tirith. For Frodo!

@@runwithsean hahaha this made my day! Thank you!

@@runwithsean I’m a new runner and my max is 4 miles and growing. I was gifted a super of superblasts 2 and will use as a daily trainer. Just not sure if it’s wise to add a max cushion recovery shoe or a carbon plate as my second pair. My overall goal is to build endurance and get faster at running.

As a big LOTR fan myself, that was a fun comment to write. I agree. As a newer runner, I’d look for a solid daily trainer with less stack height that you can run faster in than the Superblast. I like some of the lighter weight trainers that can double as a tempo shoe. I think the Hoka Mach 5 or 6, NB Rebel, or the new Adidas SL2 might be a good option there. A lot of people really like the Novablast 4 as well. I have only run in the Novablast 1 though.

@@runwithsean thank you!!! Since it was a gift I might just use the super blast as my daily go to shoe! I’m sure it will be okay for that

I have the same feeling as you. I can really turn up the pace in the Edge Paris, but am concerned about stability of that shoe for over 13.1. I’ll probably use the ASICS in a 5k I’m running in a few weeks. I ran a half marathon in the Rocket X2 last year and did well in those for that distance. I haven’t run in the Hoka for a while. So I need to refresh my feelings on that one for a true comparison. But I find the Puma softer and bouncier. I think the feeling underfoot of the Puma would serve me better for 26.2. I’m 99% going to take the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 for the Chicago marathon this year in October. So I’ll have a full marathon test and breakdown of how this shoe did for me after that race.

Thanks. I appreciate it!

I reviewed the Takumi Sen 8 about a year ago. That review is on my channel. I was between that shoe, the Nike Streakfly and NB pacer and went with the Takumi Sen. It’s my favorite short distance tempo shoe. I bought a second pair of the Sen 8, on sale, since I liked it so much. I’ve been doing a lot of marathon focused training since then. So I haven’t put enough miles on my two pairs of Sen 8s for them to need replacing. I buy all of my own shoes, so I do a lot of research myself before purchasing. The other shoes that you mentioned are on my radar. But I don’t think that I’ll be picking those up anytime soon.

Nice. The Superblast is definitely a durable shoe. I haven’t run in the SC trainer, but know that is also a strong shoe for long runs and daily miles. Let me know how that one holds up over time compared to the Superblast.

I’ve run over 110 miles in my Adios Pro 3, including the NYC marathon. I still think that is one of the best super shoes out there. It’s crazy to me that Adidas still haven’t released a new version of that shoe yet though. I guess they were more focused on the crazy light and expensive Pro Evo 1. I find the LightStrike Pro foam in that shoe less bouncy than the Puma. But it still has very good energy return and it has more of an aggressive toe spring. The Puma is lighter and bouncier. The Adidas is a bit more stable than the Puma. Both shoes have very durable midsole foams and outsoles. So I don’t think you have to baby either of those shoes. You can use them both for training and racing and put a lot of miles on them without destroying them. I actually have a video on my channel about why I hate the Nike Alphafly 1. I have not purchased the 2 or the 3, since the 1 didn’t work for me. I just didn’t get along with the AirPods in the shoe and felt like it was slowing me down more than helping me to run fast. I think that may have to do with the fact that I am a giant for a distance runner and was compressing the AirPods too much. $285 is a lot to gamble to see if the 3 works for me. So I haven’t given that one a shot. I want to try the Puma out for a 5k as well as a marathon pace long run to see where I feel it really excels. I’ll post updates on that shoe as I put more miles on them.

Got it, all great things to know. I haven’t tried any of the AFs. I did get good results with the VP2, but stability was a minor issue on longer runs. The VP3 is ok, but too soft for my race taste. I have 2 pairs of Adios Pro 3, one new and the other with about 125 miles. I love them and will use them both interchangeably for long runs and intervals. I only run half marathons so I’ll pick up the Asics Paris Metaspeed and hold them for my November race. Thanks for all your help!

That’s the question that I’m asking myself right now actually. I think I’m really between those two shoes for the Chicago marathon this year. The Saucony is wider, more stable and very comfortable. The Puma is lighter, bouncier and more propulsive. I feel like in a shorter race, advantage Puma all the way. For a marathon, I’m not sure yet. I think when I’m done with this training block and if I feel great and really want to give it my all for the race, I’ll pick the Puma. If I don’t think that I have it on race day and just want to get through it in comfort and put in a solid effort, I’ll reach for the Saucony. I’m definitely going to do some marathon paced long runs in both shoes soon to feel how they treat me over a longer effort. I’ll definitely post an update on my channel once I do so.