My experiment with minimalist running shoes - part 2
I began using the Prospec Marathon 4 in Feb '09 (alternating with two other pairs of running shoes). Within a couple of weeks of use, I noticed that the outsole durability is just "so-so" (see related post below) when compared to the gold standard - Asics's carbon rubber outsole, AHAR (Asics High Abrasion Resistance?). Six months later, the Marathon 4's heel contact area has worn through and part of the midsole has been gouged out. The sight of the exposed midsole is enough to scare me into retiring the shoe.....
What I like: price (sub RM150), weighs 8 oz. (US size 10) & no upper-midsole glue failure that generally plague all American brands.
What I dislike: poor abrasion resistance at heel-strike area.
Will I buy it again? No, the no-frill Asics Maverick 2 has better outsole durability and costs only RM10 more (also sub RM150), but at 11 oz (US size 10) it cannot be considered a true minimalist shoe :-(.
Related post: My experiment with minimalist running shoes - part 1
What I like: price (sub RM150), weighs 8 oz. (US size 10) & no upper-midsole glue failure that generally plague all American brands.What I dislike: poor abrasion resistance at heel-strike area.
Will I buy it again? No, the no-frill Asics Maverick 2 has better outsole durability and costs only RM10 more (also sub RM150), but at 11 oz (US size 10) it cannot be considered a true minimalist shoe :-(.
Related post: My experiment with minimalist running shoes - part 1
posted by biastee at 7:35 PM
5 Comments:
i have the Marathon 4. will use sparingly then since cushion also very minimalistic
Trekkie, minimalist shoe is for owner with minimal fat-lah. Why don't we ask Lynn Guan / Frank Chong to share their diet secret?
are you trying to tell me i am FAT!
;-) stand in front of the mirror, please!
ouch :-)
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