4/14/2024 0 Comments Saucony w grid type a4The Mizuno Universe is super light and has a generously roomy toebox for a road flat. The one exception has been the Mizuno Universe, which in my opinion is one of the nicest shoes on the market (I now have the MWU4 and will be reviewing it soon). I’ve never had much luck with Nike flats, and though the Saucony Grid Type A4 had potential the fit was off for me, and it has caused me foot and ankle trouble on a few occasions. One of my biggest concerns with traditional road flats is that they tend to be rather narrow. The insole is thin, flat, and removable, so you could easily take it out if you wanted a little bit more interior volume. Thankfully, wearing thin socks has alleviated this problem completely. The issues are the margins between the mesh and the cloth underlays inside the shoe (the edges of the light yellow strips visible on the toebox in the photo below) – they rubbed the tops of my big and little toes and the inside of the front of my arches the point of breaking the skin. ![]() Strangely, they didn’t seem to develop while I was running, but rather while I was walking home with my kids at the end of my run. Internally, fit and feel are excellent, though my one attempt at running sockless in them ended with several bleeding raw spots on my feet. As for the mesh, there is plenty of it, and the shoe is extremely well ventilated, particularly around the toebox. The upper detailing is very nice, and the overlays are a shiny synthetic material that makes them really stand out from the surrounding mesh. This is one shoe that will stick out in any crowd – it makes the bright yellow coloring of the Newton Distance Racer or Skechers Go Run look almost drab in comparison. It’s a great looking shoe, and quite possibly the brightest shoe in my collection. Let’s jump right into the review…įirst off, if you are familiar with my taste in shoes, you’ll immediately know that this one is right up my alley. I was right – this is one impressive shoe. I first read about the Adidas Hagio on the Running Warehouse blog several months ago, and my first thought after connecting with the folks at the company was that this shoe would be the one most likely to suit my running style. They offered to ship me out several pairs of shoes, the first of which I’m reviewing here in this post (the others were the Adidas Adios 2 and the ultraminimal Adipure Adapt – disclosure: all three shoes were media samples provided free of charge for review purposes). I don’t know if it’s that Adidas running shoes seem to be more popular overseas than they are here in the US, but Adidas has never been a brand that I tend to think of when it comes to running shoes.Ī few months ago I was independently contacted by two different representatives from Adidas, one a shoe designer and the other a category manager. I was recently asked if there was a particular reason why I was avoiding the brand, and the honest answer was that there was no reason, I’d just never had the opportunity to try them. Because of the lightweight nature of this shoe, it’s meant for neutral runners who don’t need elaborate cushioning or stabilization features.Over the past 2+ years I’ve probably run in 50 or more different shoes, but until recently none of them were made by Adidas. ![]() The mesh uppers are highly breathable, and the shoe weighs in at less than 6 ounces, making it ideal an ideal hot weather racing flat. The tongue and heel have pull-loops for quick entry and adjustment, a nice feature to have in the transition area. The bright blue sides of these shoes are highly reflective for those dawn and late-dusk runs. While looking sharp is half the battle, it turns out the slick-look of these shoes belies a highly functional racing flat. Once you slip these on you’ll know why they are popular with pros like the U.S.’ Linsey Corbin and Australian Kate Major. Make sure to lift up your foot so the annoying person behind you tapping their foot while you order your coffee can clearly read the “kiss this” printed on the soles. The heel of the shoe has a unique feature. The bright cobalt blue siding, grey and white mesh uppers, and silver shoelaces make these shoes fashionable on the starting line and in the Starbucks line. ![]() I can’t finish a run without getting a comment about these shoes. Inside Triathlon assistant editor Susan Grant reviews the Saucony Grid Type A2 ($90) racing flats in this week’s edition of Girl Gear. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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