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[sole searchin]

For people that actually run in their free's or lunar's, how would you compare them to some Asic Kayano's (those have been my primary running shoes for the past 4 years)? I've heard various things that put these on par with five fingers (good for runs shorter then 6 miles but after that distance, the benefits of the shoes diminish) and just wanted to get some first hand opinions from people that have ran in both.

My runs usually range from 6-16 miles btw.

 

[sole searchin]

For people that actually run in their free's or lunar's, how would you compare them to some Asic Kayano's (those have been my primary running shoes for the past 4 years)? I've heard various things that put these on par with five fingers (good for runs shorter then 6 miles but after that distance, the benefits of the shoes diminish) and just wanted to get some first hand opinions from people that have ran in both.

My runs usually range from 6-16 miles btw.

 

[illustrayt]

I've run in all three. After my first LunarTrainers bottomed out after ~500M, I tested the market for other brands. I ended up purchasing Kayano14s and some Mizuno Wave Creations (?). I tested both out for about a 6-8M run each, and both were TOO HEAVY for my liking. I'm a supinator with a forefoot strike and neutral arches, and I felt both were holding me back. I'm glad I was let to return them both. I eventually puchased a pair of LunarGlides which were a bit heavier than the LTs, but they were a more balanced runner. I guess the LunarTrainer spoiled me with their lightweight and responsive performance. 

Ever since testing the market, I've made Lunars my primary running shoes. Last July, I actually trained and ran my first marathon (first race in my life) in Lunars and finished at 3:30. I recall I had a rotation of ~6 Lunars then.

In the weeks prior to running my second marathon, I heard A LOT of good things regarding the FREE RUN +, so I decided to try them a try firsthand. I received the all Black / White cw days before the Nike Women's Marathon, and I thought it'd be a cool idea to run along with the marathoners tat Sunday. The morning of the NWM, I laced up my brand new FRs and actually followed segments of the course through the finish and back. The ride was pretty unusual compared to Lunars from the start of the run. I could feel each segment of the outsole flexing when I alternated strides. It took about 3M to get accustomed to how they work. Long story short, I ended up logging ~20M that morning out of the box!

 This made me a believer in the FR.

I currently have about ~200M on the same Frees, and they're still in considerably good shape. The uppers still look great. The soles have worn down, but I think they have about 100-150M left. This year, I'll be running my third race, the Disney 1/2 Marathon, and I plan on training in Lunars and Free Runs. Come race day, I'll be wearing FR2s with hopes of a sub 1:35 finish.

 

[illustrayt]

I've run in all three. After my first LunarTrainers bottomed out after ~500M, I tested the market for other brands. I ended up purchasing Kayano14s and some Mizuno Wave Creations (?). I tested both out for about a 6-8M run each, and both were TOO HEAVY for my liking. I'm a supinator with a forefoot strike and neutral arches, and I felt both were holding me back. I'm glad I was let to return them both. I eventually puchased a pair of LunarGlides which were a bit heavier than the LTs, but they were a more balanced runner. I guess the LunarTrainer spoiled me with their lightweight and responsive performance. 

Ever since testing the market, I've made Lunars my primary running shoes. Last July, I actually trained and ran my first marathon (first race in my life) in Lunars and finished at 3:30. I recall I had a rotation of ~6 Lunars then.

In the weeks prior to running my second marathon, I heard A LOT of good things regarding the FREE RUN +, so I decided to try them a try firsthand. I received the all Black / White cw days before the Nike Women's Marathon, and I thought it'd be a cool idea to run along with the marathoners tat Sunday. The morning of the NWM, I laced up my brand new FRs and actually followed segments of the course through the finish and back. The ride was pretty unusual compared to Lunars from the start of the run. I could feel each segment of the outsole flexing when I alternated strides. It took about 3M to get accustomed to how they work. Long story short, I ended up logging ~20M that morning out of the box!

 This made me a believer in the FR.

I currently have about ~200M on the same Frees, and they're still in considerably good shape. The uppers still look great. The soles have worn down, but I think they have about 100-150M left. This year, I'll be running my third race, the Disney 1/2 Marathon, and I plan on training in Lunars and Free Runs. Come race day, I'll be wearing FR2s with hopes of a sub 1:35 finish.

 

[finnns2003]

Originally Posted by ILLustRAYt

That's a nice cw! I like the Black tongue + Cool Grey Web Layer & base.

Thanks. I like your pairs but I figured I'd get another general release before trying my hand at iD's.

 

[finnns2003]

Originally Posted by ILLustRAYt

That's a nice cw! I like the Black tongue + Cool Grey Web Layer & base.

Thanks. I like your pairs but I figured I'd get another general release before trying my hand at iD's.

 

[illustrayt]

Lol nice! Your pic of the Cool Grey / Blue cw singlehandedly changed my iD order. I had something VERY similar to that cw, but I felt they were missing something. I'll be getting those GRs instead and opting for a dfferent iD pair. I got a little something planned for all three

These dropped in NY earlier today... Pic courtesy of iss account from the other site

  

 

[illustrayt]

Lol nice! Your pic of the Cool Grey / Blue cw singlehandedly changed my iD order. I had something VERY similar to that cw, but I felt they were missing something. I'll be getting those GRs instead and opting for a dfferent iD pair. I got a little something planned for all three

These dropped in NY earlier today... Pic courtesy of iss account from the other site

  

 

[davey5737]

that ny cw is nice
reminds me of oreo iv's

 

[davey5737]

that ny cw is nice
reminds me of oreo iv's

 

[illustrayt]

I just pulled the trigger on a pack of  two iDs.

 

Transformer Pack:

Inspiration: I wanted to revive this back in 07 (?) I really love the concept, and I was a big Transformer fan when I was younger... 

DeceptiRUN

AutoRUN

If only they could really transform LOL!

  

 

[illustrayt]

I just pulled the trigger on a pack of  two iDs.

 

Transformer Pack:

Inspiration: I wanted to revive this back in 07 (?) I really love the concept, and I was a big Transformer fan when I was younger... 

DeceptiRUN

AutoRUN

If only they could really transform LOL!

  

 

[drinknike]

Ray- Both transformers pairs are

Really looking forward to seeing how they turn out

New york fr2's are looking really nice too

 

[drinknike]

Ray- Both transformers pairs are

Really looking forward to seeing how they turn out

New york fr2's are looking really nice too

 

[sole searchin]

Originally Posted by ILLustRAYt

I've run in all three. After my first LunarTrainers bottomed out after ~500M, I tested the market for other brands. I ended up purchasing Kayano14s and some Mizuno Wave Creations (?). I tested both out for about a 6-8M run each, and both were TOO HEAVY for my liking. I'm a supinator with a forefoot strike and neutral arches, and I felt both were holding me back. I'm glad I was let to return them both. I eventually puchased a pair of LunarGlides which were a bit heavier than the LTs, but they were a more balanced runner. I guess the LunarTrainer spoiled me with their lightweight and responsive performance. 

Ever since testing the market, I've made Lunars my primary running shoes. Last July, I actually trained and ran my first marathon (first race in my life) in Lunars and finished at 3:30. I recall I had a rotation of ~6 Lunars then.

In the weeks prior to running my second marathon, I heard A LOT of good things regarding the FREE RUN +, so I decided to try them a try firsthand. I received the all Black / White cw days before the Nike Women's Marathon, and I thought it'd be a cool idea to run along with the marathoners tat Sunday. The morning of the NWM, I laced up my brand new FRs and actually followed segments of the course through the finish and back. The ride was pretty unusual compared to Lunars from the start of the run. I could feel each segment of the outsole flexing when I alternated strides. It took about 3M to get accustomed to how they work. Long story short, I ended up logging ~20M that morning out of the box!

 This made me a believer in the FR.

I currently have about ~200M on the same Frees, and they're still in considerably good shape. The uppers still look great. The soles have worn down, but I think they have about 100-150M left. This year, I'll be running my third race, the Disney 1/2 Marathon, and I plan on training in Lunars and Free Runs. Come race day, I'll be wearing FR2s with hopes of a sub 1:35 finish.

Agreed, that may be one reason I might want to change to a different shoe because of the weight of the kayano's but then again the shoes are durable and the cushioning is a plus. The down side to the Lunars for me was the durability due to the bottoming out (Lunar Foam) issues that I have had with past Lunar Foam. I need a shoe that will last due to me being a college student on a budget.  How would you compare the FR to other asics as far as durability and cushioning over a period of time?
thanks

 

[sole searchin]

Originally Posted by ILLustRAYt

I've run in all three. After my first LunarTrainers bottomed out after ~500M, I tested the market for other brands. I ended up purchasing Kayano14s and some Mizuno Wave Creations (?). I tested both out for about a 6-8M run each, and both were TOO HEAVY for my liking. I'm a supinator with a forefoot strike and neutral arches, and I felt both were holding me back. I'm glad I was let to return them both. I eventually puchased a pair of LunarGlides which were a bit heavier than the LTs, but they were a more balanced runner. I guess the LunarTrainer spoiled me with their lightweight and responsive performance. 

Ever since testing the market, I've made Lunars my primary running shoes. Last July, I actually trained and ran my first marathon (first race in my life) in Lunars and finished at 3:30. I recall I had a rotation of ~6 Lunars then.

In the weeks prior to running my second marathon, I heard A LOT of good things regarding the FREE RUN +, so I decided to try them a try firsthand. I received the all Black / White cw days before the Nike Women's Marathon, and I thought it'd be a cool idea to run along with the marathoners tat Sunday. The morning of the NWM, I laced up my brand new FRs and actually followed segments of the course through the finish and back. The ride was pretty unusual compared to Lunars from the start of the run. I could feel each segment of the outsole flexing when I alternated strides. It took about 3M to get accustomed to how they work. Long story short, I ended up logging ~20M that morning out of the box!

 This made me a believer in the FR.

I currently have about ~200M on the same Frees, and they're still in considerably good shape. The uppers still look great. The soles have worn down, but I think they have about 100-150M left. This year, I'll be running my third race, the Disney 1/2 Marathon, and I plan on training in Lunars and Free Runs. Come race day, I'll be wearing FR2s with hopes of a sub 1:35 finish.

Agreed, that may be one reason I might want to change to a different shoe because of the weight of the kayano's but then again the shoes are durable and the cushioning is a plus. The down side to the Lunars for me was the durability due to the bottoming out (Lunar Foam) issues that I have had with past Lunar Foam. I need a shoe that will last due to me being a college student on a budget.  How would you compare the FR to other asics as far as durability and cushioning over a period of time?
thanks

 

[illustrayt]

SS: The "bottoming out" was an issue for just the 1st generation, LunarTrainerand Lunaracer. Of the two, I feel Lunars are more durable. I've only worn the Kayano14 for only ~8M, so I'm not the one to ask. However, with the FR, expect very little cushioning. Excuse my typos btw...

 

Rich: Thanks, Mate! I can honestl say I'm addicted lol. I'm sure I'll be ordering more soon! Here's a little peak of what I have planned

 

[illustrayt]

SS: The "bottoming out" was an issue for just the 1st generation, LunarTrainerand Lunaracer. Of the two, I feel Lunars are more durable. I've only worn the Kayano14 for only ~8M, so I'm not the one to ask. However, with the FR, expect very little cushioning. Excuse my typos btw...

 

Rich: Thanks, Mate! I can honestl say I'm addicted lol. I'm sure I'll be ordering more soon! Here's a little peak of what I have planned

 

[drinknike]

Ray....i need those hua logo's !!!  Cant wait to see what you do with all those

Let me know if see any beater hua's for sale

 

[drinknike]

Ray....i need those hua logo's !!!  Cant wait to see what you do with all those

Let me know if see any beater hua's for sale

 

[s dubl]

wifey finally got her pair..

ordered on 4/10/11, arrived to the ID studio on 5/16/11, picked em up yesterday (5/28/11)

got my first pair too...wanted the black/white pair, none in my size...then wanted the white/grey pair, none in my size

happy with these though.

 

[s dubl]

wifey finally got her pair..

ordered on 4/10/11, arrived to the ID studio on 5/16/11, picked em up yesterday (5/28/11)

got my first pair too...wanted the black/white pair, none in my size...then wanted the white/grey pair, none in my size

happy with these though.

 

[paimeip]

Is it possible to get the Nike Free Run+ 2 QS ‘London’ – City Pack in the states or do you have to get them from London?

 

[paimeip]

Is it possible to get the Nike Free Run+ 2 QS ‘London’ – City Pack in the states or do you have to get them from London?

 

[never wear them]

Hahaha S Dubls wife!!! Im really feelin that Shaun! Ima have to swagger jack that sh** my dude! Hahaha crackin up right now.