I bought a pair of Adidas Response Stability weeks ago to take advantage of the 30% discount that Runnr store gave to some runner-bloggers. When I had another gait analysis, Julius of Runnr noticed that my right foot overpronates from time to time. So he suggested a couple of stability-cushion shoes but with more emphasis on the cushioning part. My eyes were fixed on New Balance 1225 then, however he mentioned that the shoes I should purchase must weight more on the cushion side to straighten my right foot. Additionally with my “heavier” built, I was hoping a cushion shoes will help soften the impact on my knees plus hopefully avoid any incidents of a painful butt.
To help me with my choices, he had me ran on my barefoot, Nike Vomero and then Adidas Response Stability and compared video captures of my foot strike on each. Adidas Response Stability seems to improve pronation on my right foot, so I purchased one on the spot. Julius wants me to try other shoes but with tight budget, I knew that what he recommended is the cheapest but reliable shoes within the cushion-stability range.
I tried this at the oval track and in a fun run I joined weeks ago. Here are my observations:
- Witha very thick cushion, I’m surprised it feels very light and its cushion softer than any shoes I have so far.
- Very durable, I will use this on 21km and marathon races in the future. But then no one can stop using me using this pair on lower distances as well
- It may lack that “kick-ass” look/style, but it made it up with its great traction and comfort even on wet roads.
- Excellent arch support.
- The only thing I don’t like about this shoe is its too wide for my feet.
So if you’re looking for cheap running shoes with good joint/impact cushioning, long lasting, lightweight and fair elastic rebound sole, Adidas Response Stability might be for you.
Available at:Runnr Store
Cost: Php 4,495
For geeks, check the specs:
- Air mesh upper
- Mesh tongue for maximum ventilation
- Lace-up front
- Nonslip lining
- Anatomically molded EVA insole
- Dual-density midsole for pronation control
- FORMOTION(R) for motion control and ground adaptability
- adiWEAR(R) outsole for durability in high wear areas
- Blown rubber outsole
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Jan (musang)
on Aug 12th, 2009
@ 5:03 pm:
I have the same shoe and I’m very happy after logging 200+ kilometers in them in 2 months. I got it during the Adidas trade-in promo and it is a very good value for money.
Roelle
on Oct 1st, 2009
@ 10:53 am:
Hi Sam. I was googling around the ‘net for a review of this shoe and 1 link pointed to your blog. Hay, buti naman. A review from a fellow Pinoy blogger!
Pards I saw this shoe at My Shoe Rack at SM Megamall lunchtime today and it was selling for 2,700+ only! It’s a steal, right? Don’t worry, it’s a different colorway (white/red).
Prior to seeing this shoe I was decided already on buying an Asics GT-2120 I found at The Athlete’s Foot in Galleria (P3,540.00). The P800+ savings will surely go a long way for me. Nag-ooverpronate kase right foot ko based on RUNNR’s gait analysis.
Are you still using this shoe for your races? Since you’ve purchased them last Aug, how has the performance been in terms of correcting overpronation and cushioning?
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
admin
on Oct 1st, 2009
@ 2:11 pm:
Yup agree with you. I’ve been using it as my race shoe for 21km and above.
admin
on Oct 1st, 2009
@ 2:13 pm:
Pards its the best road shoes I’ve got so far for 21km and above. I actually plan to buy another pair, its so right for me. Although a bit heavy pero I like its stability and cushion its offers. You should try this. I haven’t reviewed any Asics shoes before so I really can’t tell the difference. As for me, I like the one I featured above.