BEACON 1, 230g size us 11.5 - 724km - retired. Beacon 1, 232g size us 11.5 - 726km - retired. Beacon 2, 235g size 11.5 - only 62k and have another Beacon 2 to open. I won't get the #3 until middle of 2021. It's a great shoe & probably my fav of all time.
I have the v2. Amaizing shoe. Would you run a marathon in these or would go for something softer like the 1080? (I got the 1080v10 as well but it is nowhere near as good as the beacon although not bad if it is used with the thin insole of the beacon.
Thanks for showing other shoes that are in the same category as the one being reviewed in the video. It really helps when one is on the search for a new shoe in that category.
I have the Beacon V2 and I have logged with them 700+km. They are still holding up great, even the outsole has only been worn down in certain points, but they could go for at least a couple of hundreds of kilometers more. The ride is holding up quite good. In general I love the shoe and for the weight and construction, the durability is on point. Butter the Bread 💪🏻
@@H-When Yeah the grip was far better than I'd have expected. Using the v3 now as my daily trainer, very similar to the v2 but perhaps slightly more stable. Still loving my v2s though, it's a completely different shoe after 2000+ km 🤣 fun fact: I actually raced a 10k in them recently and ran sub35 which is great for me haha
Have put about 30 miles into the v3. A very solid and comfortable lighter daily trainer. Agreed probably doesn't have enough pop to go full tempo but this shoe may be one of the most natural for my gait cycle. A little more firm than I expected. I'd say it's closer to the Boston 9 than the Rincon. I found the fit to be great. I don't think I'll use this for true long runs, but my daily training in the 3-10 mile range i think its perfect
QD - Beacon v1 I took it to 817km / 507miles and got to admit, the midsole was kinda dead by then.. I say it was noticeable around 700-750km /430+miles when it started becoming a bit unresponsive. Outsole was fine though so don't be put off by hardly any rubber.
V2 is a super durable training shoe for me. over 200 miles - I dont like it for long stuff and I don't like it for super fast stuff but it is the perfect everyday running shoe and I also love it in the gym and its my mom shoe - can stand for hours in an XC meet in these. Look forward to the V3.
I loved the Beacon V1 so much I bought 3 pairs, just about perfect for me great lockdown and comfort. Not sure if i would like the tweaks of the new version. The simplicity of the V1 appeals to me more.
I have the beacon v2 I don't use much just because I've been going for more cushioned shoes. I really like them, but from the v1, v2 and v3 don't get me excited. A new foam would!
Ran in the v1's, retired them around 400 km, loved them. Am now using the v2's and I love them as well. Have about 300 km in them. I love the heel. Good to hear the width is unchanged as I have wide feet and the Beacons fit me perfectly :)
@@TristWallace I am a heel to midsole striker, 5,11” at 170 lb. I have ran in Nike and Hoka, I thought the Beacon was softer. They do break in over the first 50 miles or so. After that they have been soft but not bouncy. I have 415 miles on my first pair and feel it is time for some new ones. These are my goto daily shoes for sure.
QD: I have the beacon v3 and it’s got about 30ish miles on it so far. I’m sitting at about 140lbs and use the shoe when I want to pick things up on a mileage day. I think your durability prediction is spot on at 400 miles. 500 seems possible, but I feel like that would be reaching. I really do think it’ll be a fun 400 miles tho 🙌🏽
QD: 1x Beacon v1 = 725km + 2x Beacon v2: 1st pair = 800km and 2nd pair = 715km (midsole holding well but have holes in the upper). It is my favorite daily trainer and will probably pick the v3 early in 2021.
Have run in the beacon V3 since August 11th, loving the shoe for tempo days and just a normal training day, have also worn them at a trail/cross race. Amazing shoe. At about 120 km now, no signs of wear and tear yet. I am thinking about 600-700 km in them.
Beacons have been my goto for a while. I love a light and responsive shoe that is inexpensive and versatile: can be daily trainers, run to the trail (when dry), + tempo & long run. V1 (3 pairs), V2 (just purchase pair 3), each one for < $100. The last two V2s have been $85 from Road Runner sports. I only get 250miles. When the mid sole becomes less responsive, time to look for a new pair.
I've put hundreds of miles on my Beacon V2s. If I pull up on the tongue, it scrunches the toe box as you say. But if you don't pull on the tongue and just let it sit normally before locking down the laces, the upper is great. I love the V2s and got them for $55. Probably will last 1000 miles
Me too. Blisters on 4 of my toes. Why has Hoka not learned by now that they make shoes that are too narrow for most ppl? Like no one who works for the company reads reviews?
I have this one, and it's one of my favority. It seems like I'm have no shoes on my feet. I have 100kg and I ran 220km, so the midsole is in the perfect shape, just a little bit worn. 🤩Thank you! o/
QD: Had the Beacon V2 for 1 run. I felt that it was too wide and gave it to my brother who has wider feet. I realised my feet are pretty much like Seth's after watching so many of his reviews. So if he says its wide, its most probably wide for me.
I got the Beacon V3 about a month ago, only done about 34km so far with them, but they have become my favorite shoe, I cant wait for them to come around in my rotation each time.
@@TristWallace they don’t soften from what I can tell. But having said that, they give more when running than how they feel when standing around. I feel like they have a good balance. They are light, responsive, good comfort and cushion. Personally I really enjoy them. I have the Zante Pursuit and they feel much more firm in comparison.
Hi have worn all versions of Beacon. I have about a 100 miles on V3 and I have to say I prefer the older versions. I notice the extra weight. With v2 I liked that I gave no thought to the show once in my feet - with v3 I am aware of the shoe - not as comfortable or responsive. That said, I am a big fan of the shoe - love width of shoe.
I have the Beacon V2 at 425km (265 miles) so far. Actually ran a marathon in them last month (my legs were completely dead the last 5k). The shoes still feel OK, lost a bit of bouciness (slightly) but still OK. But indeed I don't think they'll last far beyond 650km (400 miles).
I'm moving away from the Clifton 7 to this. Narrower toe box and firmer ride on the Clifton 7 over the 6. Sometimes the Clifton 7 feels like I'm wearing bricks on my feet.
I've had about 5 pairs of different Beacons: Love them up to 75 miles. Then the fresh foam compacts into a pinewood feel not oak but still wooden. They are fast and plush right up to about 75 miles, then the wear starts to occur on the outer side of the soles. They are great out of the box and work well for marathons because of the fast cushioned ride... but they quickly turn bad... and you begin to wonder if you are getting slower... and slower....and slower. Then buy the next pair out of the box and your fast and quick like never before... but then I can't reach that time again in the same shoe until... I buy new pair out of the box. After 180 miles... injuries and sore IT band. I weigh 175.
I skipped the v2. I have the v1 and bought the v3 today. It's surprising how much it gained weight. My v1 is over 20 grams lighter. However, the new midsole has a little but more cushioning.
Love the V3s. 150kms so far and little wear. Use it for easier road runs. Only downside for me - annoying on trail as little stones get stuck in the outsole.
I bought the V3 Beacons after yours and others reviews. Think they’re a great balance of responsiveness and a firm but comfortable ride, certainly feel better when I’m picking up the pace in them. I do think now having run in the Fuelcell Rebel and Fuelcell Prism these are slightly better overall shoes for speed work / longer runs respectively, because of how comfy and responsive the Fuelcell midsole is. Would buy the Beacons again as I do enjoy running in these and have run 5 and 10k PBs in mine, now done 80 miles in mine and holding up very well.
Does the midsole break in or stay firm? Does the Prism have a softer midsole? I run about 4 miles a day and enjoy a softer landing, and I am torn between which one to get. The beacon felt firm at the store.
@@TristWallace sorry just seen your message. Prisms are the better shoe if you want softer more responsive ride. I liked the beacons but just too stiff compared to Prism, also the 1080s are very very good - 1080v10 would be my preference over all 3 shoes
I had the Beacon V2 and the treads were worn flat under the mid foot after only 175 miles. I run on pavement and sidewalks exclusively. I think the midsoles are still have some,life to them but there’s not traction left on them,
Hi Seth. So far just around 50k for the BeaconV2 on my end. No issue so far except maybe the lacing but too early to say for now. Looking forward to try the V3. The V1 were extremely versatile, pleasant to wear, quite durable (700k and still running in them), a feeling that came close to an oldie one, the Kinvara7 (maybe more plush than that Saucony though). Has the Fresh Foam X a very different feeling than the Fresh Foam of the V1 and V2 though? Anyways, let's hope that NB does not 'hokaclifton' the Beacon and that the shoe will not change too much over years. Thanks for the video.
QD: test ran the Beacon V2 and loved it, everything about it was great except one small rub on my ankle. I would have bought two pair if it wasn’t for that. I’m extremely excited for the V3 and hoping that it keeps the same feel with the changed upper
I have to comment Seth, it looks like the toe is already worn off on your v3. You think 400 miles? I owned the V1, and I was very unimpressed on their longevity. I got 250 miles out of them and then the mid foot landing area was completely smoothed (worn) over. Great vlog as usual tho!
thanks for sharing, looking for my fury nike 2 replacement for so long now, and wondering if having your nice shoe selection behind with a number and somehow have it related with a yt video would be great to watch of your video reviews
Hi all just bought the hoka rincon 2 after 400 miles in the Beacon v2 it's been a great shoe but the rincon are so light and can cover a lot more runs across the board.
QOD-I have the V2's and the V3's both probably my favorite daily trainer shoe. Only about 45 miles on the V3's so far. But they seem to be holding up just fine as the V2's did at this point.
I have the Beacon V2 and I'd say around 40 miles of running and walking in them. I weigh 215 lbs and it does just fine for me, they're still holding up very well. The midsole is still responsive with just that right amount of cushion. I'd say I wear the Hoka Rincon V1 and the Beacon V2 most of the time simply because they're so comfortable. I'm anxious to see how many miles they'll last.
QD: I have had the beacon V2 for awhile. 156 miles in and last week I used it for a 10 mile long run. I loved it. I might make it my new long run shoe! Seth, how would you use the V3? Not tempo, I got that.
The midsole on this shoe is just too firm for me. I run at slower paces and it feels stiff. It comes alive at faster paces but that just isn't my running style.
I have the v1 which I got to 200 miles. Stoped using them because I was getting odd achilles pain, but I don't think it was the shoe come to think about it. So could probably take them out again. I skipped the v2 cos I was enjoying the v1 so much. Have the v3, but cant make a decision on it as I am currently in and out of injury to get a definite idea about them.
Hi, had a pair of the Beacon v3 for 2 weeks .However a popping/ clicking sound keeps coming from the left shoe every time I transition from heel to toe. Removed insole and it still occurred. Clearly a issue with the midsole. Wondering if this will go away, or I will need to return them ,as I sound like a Shire horse when running. Any thoughts thanks
I'm thinking of getting this shoe pretty soon. I've worn an 11.5 D in the 880v10 and it fits perfectly. Has anybody had an issue with the beacon fitting a half size long?
I like that there’s not too much rubber on the bottom. I’m concerned that when I run I tend to launch from the center toes and I’m worried that these will wear too much without more rubber up front... is that a worry I should have with these shoes?
I’m a heavy forefoot runner with short strides and wide feet. What would you recommend for a long running shoe. I have Hooka one one and they feel like bricks on my feet..???
Altra Torin 4.5 plush. Go up a 1/2 size if they feel tight around the midfoot. These shoes are beyond plush feeling without loosing their responsiveness, and as a forefoot striker you don't need that extra heel stack so running zero drop shouldn't affect you much.
I have run in several pairs of Bv1 and Bv2, I run on convex roads and run about 40 miles a week. The right side of the midsole foam only survives about 250 to 300 miles for me.
Am looking for a shoe to rotate with the Beacon v3. Looking at the Ride 13 or Clifton 6/7 or Rincon 2 which of those would better compliment the Beacon v3 ? Thanks again.
Can’t believe he’s moaning about half an ounce!!!! There is no way someone can ‘feel’ the difference either +/-. Just going by what the scales say dictates a certain mindset. If anyone believes that half an ounce effects their runs / times they are seriously delusional.
Kai Smithley so tell me what weight saving is it then and the relation to a runners time saved? Also,if it makes a difference why don’t the world record holders wear the lightest shoes? Nike definitely don’t make them do they ?
@@af59-photografika bruh, nike does make the lightest racing shoes, but there's also a cushion to weight and responsiveness ratio they maintain in those shoes too, add some weight but you lose less energy in the process, alphafly's and vaporfly's both weigh less than almost any other company's carbon fiber plate racing shoes, and with even more cushion, and their spikes are incredibly light too, and even if they do make slightly heavier spikes than other companies, they have considerably less energy loss and more cushion for the longer track distances, so yes nike does make the lightest, most cushioned, and most responsive shoes all in one
Kai Smithley - My comment wasn’t about energy return etc etc, it was about the overall weight of a shoe. There are many shoes on the market that are lighter than a Nike vapour fly. May not be as good , but they are lighter. So, it proves that worrying about half an ounce is irrelevant as a heavier shoe with more energy return etc may out perform one that is just half an ounce lighter with less energy return etc. .............. bruh
