I have actually been giving this thing some serious thought over the last few weeks and have come to the conclusion that my current Asics Cumulus is lacking in this area. They are somehow too stiff to encourage and support an adequate toe-off (at least for me) and I have been looking at performance trainers seriously.
My plan was to have a trainer and a racing flat, for alternate wear during the course of the week. This is what started me off on the Cumulus and the Lunars. The Lunars are great in cushioning but are way too minimalist for me because they do not wrap the mid-foot adequately; I think this is because my feet do not sit into the shoe deep enough.
Enter the Brooks Launch, as the replacement for the racing flat.
The Launch is skwishy to the point that it is able to function as the trainer. Which means I had to now go hunting around for a racing flat again. Guess what??!! We have just returned from Queensway with the Saucony Fastwitch...responsiveness and ride to the max.
The Launch and the Fastwitch will be the shoes that will close the 2009 season. With the Mizuno and the SCSM coming up, my shoes and I will have a fine time.
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