tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post5689898467355664895..comments2024-03-28T01:00:21.447-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Initial Review: New Balance Fresh Foam Zante- 2nd Generation Fresh Foam. Smooth did just get Fast.Sam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-2158375550669013342015-02-23T11:05:20.121-07:002015-02-23T11:05:20.121-07:00Zante and Zealot while very similar in some ways b...Zante and Zealot while very similar in some ways but run completely differently for me due to their construction. Zealot very firm heel landing, while still cushioned due to very firm thick heel rubber. Also Zealot in my view has "support" features, under the mid foot , the width of midsole foam there or at least far more noticeable than Zante for me. Zante far smoother transition, more comfortable overall due to essentially simple construction but maybe not quite as snappy responsive in a "sports car" way as the Zealot. Both uppers outstanding. If you have a wider foot Zealot might be better due to ISO Fit. My preference Zante.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-57745347745372926182015-02-23T09:07:17.988-07:002015-02-23T09:07:17.988-07:00Hi there if you have to choose between the Zante a...Hi there if you have to choose between the Zante and the Zealot for daily trainer, what would it be? I'm fairly new to running in the 9min/mi range. Thanks - Richard, Anaheim CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-70315290217730282742015-02-09T06:22:46.492-07:002015-02-09T06:22:46.492-07:00Hi Gert, hard to judge. Do you pronate a lot or a ...Hi Gert, hard to judge. Do you pronate a lot or a bit? What training shoes work for you? Zante might work for you as might Adidas Adios Boost due to its plastic Torsion shank under midfoot. Havent run in them but Asics DS Might be another option. Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-24441683051951676362015-02-08T01:56:43.828-07:002015-02-08T01:56:43.828-07:00Hi sam,
my left foot has a neutral running gait w...Hi sam,<br /><br />my left foot has a neutral running gait while my right foot is underpronating. Do you think the zante would be a good shoe for my tempo runs and races? Or do you recommend another shoe for my running style?<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />gert<br />Gertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-73600898959238379182014-12-11T12:07:54.873-07:002014-12-11T12:07:54.873-07:00what's been surprising for me, with their 4mm ...what's been surprising for me, with their 4mm drop, is that they seem to relieve my achilles strain while energy boost seems to aggravate it. does that make any sense to you?brucenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-73096627629443320122014-12-11T08:48:39.802-07:002014-12-11T08:48:39.802-07:00Thanks Bruce! I have heard good things about the F...Thanks Bruce! I have heard good things about the Fluid Flex. I wonder if they would be a good shoe for the snow running on well groomed trails I do out in UT where cushioning is not important. I did have the Bajada a few years ago for dry season trail running. They were great but upper collapsed medially quite fast. Not quite enough lasting upper support for me.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-84762556018030677052014-12-11T08:34:27.336-07:002014-12-11T08:34:27.336-07:00hi sam,
this is actually a rec from me to you. i ...hi sam,<br /><br />this is actually a rec from me to you. i think you might really like the montrail fluidflex. i've been running in the first version and have tried on the second. i would say first runs true to size and plenty roomy forefoot for me, second runs large and is a bit wider in toebox.<br /><br />these just feel very natural to me, and i don't run in 4mm drop shoes that much. no stability issues even though very little arch support. very flexible and smooth, responsive, and amazingly well cushioned for the light weight. feel quite good on the road as well. i don't know how they would fare on rough trails, though many people think they work well (eg, tom caughlan). <br /><br />just thought i'd pass that along. but perhaps you've already tried them?<br /><br />brucebrucenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-30441794963726432562014-11-29T21:22:42.426-07:002014-11-29T21:22:42.426-07:00No problem. I appreciate your review!No problem. I appreciate your review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-20582007016029322572014-11-28T14:06:32.464-07:002014-11-28T14:06:32.464-07:00New Balance has a policy of not providing the stac...New Balance has a policy of not providing the stack heights, not sure why. While I have a decent way of measuring midsole firmness I don't have a similar method for stack heights. Trickier from what i understand. If manufacturer does not provide i usually wait for Running Warehouse's figures as they appear consistent. Sorry.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-89265852101313693992014-11-28T12:26:18.504-07:002014-11-28T12:26:18.504-07:00Have you measured what the heel height and forefoo...Have you measured what the heel height and forefoot height are?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-3856021172184797612014-11-27T12:18:07.139-07:002014-11-27T12:18:07.139-07:00Arch not unusual for me Bruce, a bit snug the firs...Arch not unusual for me Bruce, a bit snug the first run, then fine for me, the shoe upper seems to curve under a bit for a performance fit. Check your insole to make sure it is not twisted and/or replace with a flatter one. Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-2001869884390922642014-11-25T16:35:09.211-07:002014-11-25T16:35:09.211-07:00did you find the placement of the arch unusual?did you find the placement of the arch unusual?brucenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-5872641014907694482014-11-25T15:07:14.254-07:002014-11-25T15:07:14.254-07:00Bruce, I felt the arch too and others have comment...Bruce, I felt the arch too and others have commented on this. Some and I agree have found that with a few miles the insole packs down a bit and upper stretches too making that feeling go away. Might be different for you of course. Another option is to put an older insole from another shoe in them for a while. Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-13369951041816800982014-11-25T08:52:25.946-07:002014-11-25T08:52:25.946-07:00picked up a pair of these and really like them! on...picked up a pair of these and really like them! one thing seems a little odd to me, though i'm not sure how it affects me while running: the arch, which is fairly prominent, is farther forward than in most shoes i've worn. have you felt this to be the case? <br /><br />thanks,<br />brucebrucenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-12084482931663021372014-11-04T11:46:02.701-07:002014-11-04T11:46:02.701-07:00Hello! The Zante is somewhat firmer overall than B...Hello! The Zante is somewhat firmer overall than Boston Boost, particularly in heel where I found the Boston Boost without the medial side Torsion of the Adios Boost and Energy Boost made the shoe a bit too cushy in the heel for my taste. The Zante is closer overall to Adios Boost than either Boston Boost or Kinvara. I ran in the K 1 and 3 and found them soft and a bit unstable in the forefoot due to the large soft lugs. I have not run in the Sayonara or the K5 but would think the Sayorana might be quite comparable to the Zante in terms of weight with aomewhat thinner forefoot. more like the Adios Boost but without Boost, likely firmer there than Boost. Thanks for reading my blog!Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-43499179845361417652014-11-04T07:56:50.052-07:002014-11-04T07:56:50.052-07:00Hi, thanks for the review! I would be very gratefu...Hi, thanks for the review! I would be very grateful if you could make some comments on how the Zante feels and performs in comparison to the Adidas Boston Boost. One of them shall be my next purchase. The Zante sounds really nice, but my first impression of the Boston Boost was very good too (tried the fit in a shop and did a small test run). My current main shoe is the Saucony Kinvara (5), which i like a lot. Beside that, i feel fine to have them in rotation with Mizuno Wave Sayobara´s. I´m a mid/forefoot striker. Greets from Germany!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-42341657563072116882014-11-01T10:17:30.148-06:002014-11-01T10:17:30.148-06:00I have not run in the 1400 but I am pretty aure th...I have not run in the 1400 but I am pretty aure the Zante has more forefoot cushion stack height and about the same maybe a touch more heel height. Comparing the Adios Boost to Zante I find the heel cushion less harsh firm yet still super stable in the AB 1 vs the Zante. I slightly prefer the extra forefoot cushion in the Zante as like the 1400 the AB 1 also has 13mm in the forefoot. I do find the AB 1 forefoot a touch more responsive, better ground feel without being harsh and firm. Neither beat up my feet.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-76611401735105165892014-10-31T09:46:22.856-06:002014-10-31T09:46:22.856-06:00these sound great. how would you compare them in r...these sound great. how would you compare them in ride/fit/cushion to 1400 and adios boost? <br /><br />you haven't run in borocay yet? any thoughts on fresh foam vs. revlite?<br /><br />thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-90371560853143313852014-10-29T18:18:14.362-06:002014-10-29T18:18:14.362-06:00Tempting but I have to hold out for the borocay. W...Tempting but I have to hold out for the borocay. Worried Zante isn't enough shoe for me ( I do like the 980 roads and trails)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com