Have you done more runs on the Redhare 9U? Which among Xiaonian and the 9U do you prefer? Or do you think these 2 shoes compliment each other and its worth having both in the rotation?
I had 4 runs now. But because of my plantar pain, every run felt different so I don't feel conclusive yet.
The energy rebound is there but maybe due to the high stacked cushion, the effect is quite subtle.
On a poor condition day, ran 6min to 6.15 pace. Felt sluggish and dragging along thick cushion.
On another better day, cruise 5.45 pace easily. Just run and the shoes bounce me along.
The last run, did 4 x 1km at 5.15 pace. Felt the effort was not hard at all. Probably the bounce is helping. But shoes like not very nimble although very well cushioned and stable.
Right now, I feel the Redhare 9U is good for runs where you just wanna cruise easily and want good cushioning.
Xiaonian is more nimble and speedy with the rocker. Negative is less stable. Oh ya, Xiaonian automatically increase my cadence by about 5spm.
With Redhare 9U, cadence remains roughly the same as usual.
Sidenote: walking in Redhare is very comfortable. The bounce is more noticeable during walking versus running.
I walked a relaxed 1km at 9.30s min pace. Usually with other shoes, relaxed pace is about 10mins.
Also walked at increased cadence while chasing bus. The shoes really bounce for me.
Edit: Other than it's striking looks, I won't pay over SG$150 for the Redhare 9U. Good thing the prices are dropping now.
Would rather pay more for Feidian 6E. That one is really bouncy and fast!
