I found the greatest deal ever at Finish Line in Bellevue Friday ! Aesics Nimbus for $55 ... I ran with Nimbus last before switching to the Brooks Trance 9 in June ... I used a special pair of knotted elastic laces i bought at the seattle RnR Sports Expo with the Trance 9 which helped eliminating a lot of the pressure points in the shoes somehow. So Can't complain much about the Trance 9 they provided extra support and were comfortable enough to put in 428 miles on them so far in 3 months ! They are not as cushioning as they used to. I ran the BBM with them. I though about switching my shoes a couple of weeks before the marathon but since it was my taper i wouldn't get to try any new pairs on a long run so i settled for the devil i knew. This decision may have been a contributing factor the pain i felt during the marathon ... I think the Trance 9 are passed their prime ... They had 391 miles on them at the start of the marathon ...
The Aesics Nimbus look slick ! I love the bright orange color of this pair. The Nimbus provide my foot with enhanced cushioning but less side support. Arch support feel great. The shoe is slightly wider so it allows my foot to expand over long runs. I don't recall since last time i ran how much stability i felt with the Nimbus ... I think they are kinda loose ... Then again There has been times my ankles kinda hurt with the Trance 9 too, i recall that happening on crowned roads mostly though. It will be intetesting to compare how the Nimbus feel on similar roads.
My overall impression with the Brooks wasn't bad but i have to say that after trying 2 different brands (a no name that turned out real bad running shoe then Brooks) i have missed my aesics Nimbus ... It has been the most confortable shoe i can remember running in ... I couldn't wait to put the Aesics on for my run this morning !
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