jogging and motivation thread

[GlassDoor]

my understanding of novablast 5 with plenty positive reviews from serious enthusiasts could be because their easy runs were at much faster paces than leisure runners. One probably needs to run faster to really feel the goodness of the shoe. Just my guess, i could be wrong.
anyway, hope the dynablast is serving you well.

fast or slow.. the issue for me with this shoe is that it is too soft. After the initial sink, the rebound is slow to the extend of feeling mushy. One of the rare shoes that i brought at full rrp when it was first released. REGRET. the saving grace is that it looks ok and is comfy. so it is my default take airplane shoe .

PS. asics hyperspeed (i used 4, the current 5 has improved upper/cushioning) is a highly overlooked option. For those runners with lighter frame and like a fimer ride with road feel. As it is often overlooked, it comes with nice discounts.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[sph777]

whats your easy run pace range?

usually 5.20-5.40/km.

Now easy run shoes are NB4/ 361-elios

 

[xllms]

Thanks for sharing. Just saw the Hui review. Looks damn good!

Very tempted but my size 44 OOS.

And I just bought Leili Plaid and 多威神行者3。

Maybe hoot size 45. Decisions...

if tried and not suitable, is it convenient to arrange for the shoes to be return and refund? if yes, no harm trying.

 

[xllms]

fast or slow.. the issue for me with this shoe is that it is too soft. After the initial sink, the rebound is slow to the extend of feeling mushy. One of the rare shoes that i brought at full rrp when it was first released. REGRET. the saving grace is that it looks ok and is comfy. so it is my default take airplane shoe .

PS. asics hyperspeed (i used 4, the current 5 has improved upper/cushioning) is a highly overlooked option. For those runners with lighter frame and like a fimer ride with road feel. As it is often overlooked, it comes with nice discounts.

i share the same thoughts. Initially i was quite happy with its softness in the midsole, but prolonged walking makes me feel tired (use more energy to push myself forward). So now, its quite neither here nor there for me, my running paces don't feel good in thesr shoes and they don't feel good for prolonged walking as well.
Let's see how it performs when i do intervals.

 

[xllms]

usually 5.20-5.40/km.

Now easy run shoes are NB4/ 361-elios

NB4 is known to have better responsiveness as compare to NB5. Me dunno about NB3. But its good that you are enjoying NB4 & NB3.
My initial reaction was i should have bought the cheaper NB4!

 

[GlassDoor]

i share the same thoughts. Initially i was quite happy with its softness in the midsole, but prolonged walking makes me feel tired (use more energy to push myself forward). So now, its quite neither here nor there for me, my running paces don't feel good in thesr shoes and they don't feel good for prolonged walking as well.
Let's see how it performs when i do intervals.

i think you will be even more disappointed when you put in some speed. the shoe sinks.. even more so when you put in more force... the rebound is slow and limited... my take away, take youtube reviews with a big tablespoon of salt
i agree with you... when i need to walk a lot.. this is not my choice... it's good for loitering in airport lounges and duty free shops

 

[sales69]

if tried and not suitable, is it convenient to arrange for the shoes to be return and refund? if yes, no harm trying.

No 本地退 during this 11.11 sale.

Same for Qiaodan. Before sale, there was free ship and return.

But they turn off the option during sale.

Edit: just saw my size 44 popped up last pair. Heck care, I just bought.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[xllms]

No 本地退 during this 11.11 sale.

Same for Qiaodan. Before sale, there was free ship and return.

But they turn off the option during sale.

Edit: just saw my size 44 popped up last pair. Heck care, I just bought.

welcome to the 小鲶 club!

now looking for grey shoe laces to go with my 小鲶

 

[sales69]

welcome to the 小鲶 club!

now looking for grey shoe laces to go with my 小鲶

Thanks! Plain white colourway looks like good palette. I saw the review, one buyer painted on Adidas stripes haha.

 

[xllms]

Thanks! Plain white colourway looks like good palette. I saw the review, one buyer painted on Adidas stripes haha.

plain white is a default color and won't go wrong. Planning to play with colors abit to spice it up. Grey laces is a safe choice as well. May also try a stronger contrast approach with black laces and black socks.

Of cos, also can DIY. But i won't paint foreign brand. Happy that Chinese brands are giving end users more quality options with better pricing.

 

[milkiee]

No 本地退 during this 11.11 sale.

Same for Qiaodan. Before sale, there was free ship and return.

But they turn off the option during sale.

Edit: just saw my size 44 popped up last pair. Heck care, I just bought.

so lucky. i am still waiting for size 43 to pop up.

 

[hydeyoshi]

same product. The link with new colorways are for pre-sale and they not officially released. The sales person in TB told me estimated release date will be end of the month or early next month. But no official confirmation yet.

I also tempted to buy 小鲶 after Hui review.. but I just bought bmai 远征者6.0.. if only he upload his review 1 day earlier..

 

[rarenick]

fast or slow.. the issue for me with this shoe is that it is too soft. After the initial sink, the rebound is slow to the extend of feeling mushy. One of the rare shoes that i brought at full rrp when it was first released. REGRET. the saving grace is that it looks ok and is comfy. so it is my default take airplane shoe

.
PS. asics hyperspeed (i used 4, the current 5 has improved upper/cushioning) is a highly overlooked option. For those runners with lighter frame and like a fimer ride with road feel. As it is often overlooked, it comes with nice discounts.

Expensive walking shoes. Treat as fashion shoes u will feel better. My next running shoes probably addidas, or China shoes.

 

[GlassDoor]

Expensive walking shoes. Treat as fashion shoes u will feel better. My next running shoes probably addidas, or China shoes.

hahaha.. it is indeed quite fashionable. got a few people ask.. are those novablast 5 at airport lounges.
i am still sour thinking i paid rrp for these.... haiz...

Adidas SL2 is probably the best value for money daily trainer around other than china branded shoes.

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

These Dynafish 小鲶 sure looks interesting. Not saying its a 1 to 1 replacement for Evo SL but if its anywhere near to the Evo SL at just half the price then i think the demand will be great, especially when the western audience gets wind of it.

However my main concern will be sizing. Reading through the 6-7 reviews for the shoes on the official Dynafish store, most say choose TTS but got 1 say choose 1 size up while another say go 1 size down. Couple of videos i found online seem to indicate it runs big so go TTS the best.

 

[sales69]

These Dynafish 小鲶 sure looks interesting. Not saying its a 1 to 1 replacement for Evo SL but if its anywhere near to the Evo SL at just half the price then i think the demand will be great, especially when the western audience gets wind of it.

However my main concern will be sizing. Reading through the 6-7 reviews for the shoes on the official Dynafish store, most say choose TTS but got 1 say choose 1 size up while another say go 1 size down. Couple of videos i found online seem to indicate it runs big so go TTS the best.

Ya some reviews say size up. Some size down.

The toebox looks big so those with wider front should be fine.

The waist however look narrow. Might cause abrasion at instep for some people.

 

[Ender]

These Dynafish 小鲶 sure looks interesting. Not saying its a 1 to 1 replacement for Evo SL but if its anywhere near to the Evo SL at just half the price then i think the demand will be great, especially when the western audience gets wind of it.

However my main concern will be sizing. Reading through the 6-7 reviews for the shoes on the official Dynafish store, most say choose TTS but got 1 say choose 1 size up while another say go 1 size down. Couple of videos i found online seem to indicate it runs big so go TTS the best.

If it runs big, then I might have chance to buy this shoes. So far I wear size 46 with china shoes. 45 still can wear it if I take out the insole. Initially ruled out this shoes coz the largest size was 45.
Will wait for you guys here to get your hand it first and see if run big or tts.

 

[Ender]

welcome to the 小鲶 club!

now looking for grey shoe laces to go with my 小鲶

Have you received your 小鲶 already?