tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post1612985547654401937..comments2024-03-28T06:26:26.652-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Review Brooks Mazama - A PR Race MachineSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-54941484579179001632020-05-20T23:17:13.839-06:002020-05-20T23:17:13.839-06:00Great review, thanks!Great review, thanks!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013114310332185219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-31281405417593028302016-07-15T17:01:19.273-06:002016-07-15T17:01:19.273-06:00Thanks Kevin and thanks for reading. I am current...Thanks Kevin and thanks for reading. I am currently testing the Hoka Speed Instinct (so stay tuned for a full review soon), but just going off my initial impressions, (I have 20-25 miles on them), I think it is a great shoe, but it has some key differences from the Mazama to consider.<br /><br />Both are about the same weight, traction is similar, both fit me very well, are stable, comfortable, well cushioned/protected and I could see running a 100k in either one, no problem.<br /><br />The Mazama has a more lively and responsive feel to them, especially on the uphill and when pushing the pace. Though cushioning is less than the Speed Instinct and a bit more firm, it has better protection if you are running on rocky terrain. I found that while running on my usual rocky trails in Colorado, I would get the occasional zinger in the heel with the Speed Instinct despite the added cushion, as there seems to be a foamy unprotected area in the center of the heel. Not a huge deal, if you are running smoother trails, it actually may never happen.<br /><br />One other consideration, I find that the Speed Instinct is a bit warm, at least a good bit warmer than the very well ventilated Mazama.<br /><br />Though much shorter than a 100k, I am racing the Barr Trail Mountain Race on Sunday (12.5 miles/~3,800 vert.) and will be using the Mazama. It was a toss up, but I find that when I am wearing the Mazama, I feel like the shoe is just taunting me to go my fastest and push my hardest and it will handle it. Though I do like the Speed Instinct, I have not yet felt that feeling.<br /><br />Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-79533499010058687342016-07-15T14:08:47.339-06:002016-07-15T14:08:47.339-06:00good overview. If you've had a chance to run ...good overview. If you've had a chance to run in the speed instinct, how would you compare it to the Mazama. I'm looking for a 100k shoe... any thoughts on the Mazama at that distance?Kevin Doutyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937555651058947973noreply@blogger.com