I run in Brooks. Since high school I have had countless pairs of several different models. After ten years, I found a model and generation that was almost perfect: the Glycerin 5. I have four pairs. I did not stockpile them (four pairs is not stockpiling) because I rejected the conventional wisdom. Last winter, Brooks released the new generation, the Glycerin 6. I was thrilled. But, after running through two pairs, I am sad to say that the 6 (for me) is no improvement. A good shoe, but not great like the 5. The problem: the 6 is made for the efficient runner who cares only about cushioning -- the more the better. (Someone like Paul Pierce (6'7", 235): he runs smoothly, so he does not need support; but he is big, so he needs bounce.) I need cushioning (everyone does), but I do not want such a heavy shoe.
So yesterday I bought the Ghost. Still Brooks, but a new model. After a quick spin this morning, I will say that these shoes feel good. Light and responsive. Much closer to the 5 than the 6. See for yourself: the Ghost is the new Glycerin.
(Glycerin 5 top, Ghost bottom.)
2 comments:
Oooooh... Ahhhhhh... They just look fast :)
Hey pal, I'm glad to see that you like your new kicks, and I'm happy to hear your endorsement of the Ghosts.
Sadly, Brooks discontinued my shoe line (Radius), and I've been trying to figure out what I want to get into next.
I tried the Defyance, a shoe that everyone has been raving about, understandably so. They're a smooth ride, with quite a bit of response, but after 4 miles I realized that they weren't for me. I need a wider platform through the middle of the shoe. Maybe I'll have to take the Ghosts out for a dance.
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