After waaaaaay too much research. I tried the Newtons. They're ok... but... weird. The had the right cushion, but the sizing was odd, and the foerfoot lug became a distraction. I still occasionally use them, but I don't prefer them. Then I picked up some Saucony Kinvara's. I like them--a lot. But I still needed a little more cushion for long runs (10+ miles).
After more research, I discovered that the Saucony Cortana's were Kinvara's... with more cushioning! Perfect! The Kinvara's ran just a tad tight in a size 12, so I ordered the Cortana 3 in a 12.5.
After two "short" runs (5 and 8 miles) and two long runs (16 miles each), these are definitely a winner. Lots of cushioning. No "hot spots". Great fit. Look awesome.
Not quite as lightweight as the other barefoot and minimalist shoes (including the Kinvara), but definitely lighter than the other shoes in this cushion-class. The rubber on the bottom is much more substantial than the Kinvara's, plus they have the added heel support frame, so I expect these to last a while. I am a neutral runner, but Saucony added a touch of support control to these with the distance runner in mind--that little bit of support really helps in the last two miles when you are feeling a little lazy.
I plan on using these for long runs and recovery runs, while keeping the Kinvara's for shorter runs, intervals, and races.
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Perfect fit, very cushiony for a 5K or more, but extremely stable at the same time. Grabs my foot just right, feels like it becomes apart of my foot when I tie the laces. Also extra holes so that you can lace it nice & close to your ankle, the tongue is long and cushy so that the laces don't cut off circulation! The 4mm heel to toe drop is perfect for proper foot strike to the ground. Also, I am a Crossfitter & have not found a better shoe for multiple workouts. The heel to toe drop helps with my squat as well. The shoe is wide, flat, & stable enough to do Olympic lifts as well! I can do everything in these shoes, great cushioning for box jumps & double unders, these shoes can be used as cross trainers. Way better than other CrossFit shoes cause I can run for longer than 3 miles in them, unlike other "crosstraining" shoes. Although these shoes are not made for it, I can use them for much more than the races I sign up for! Great shoe!Best Deals on Saucony Men's Cortana 3 Running Shoe
I've been running in the Saucony Kinvara for over a year now. My only complaint about those is the cushioning only seems to last about 250 miles or so. That makes it pretty expensive.The Cortana has the same 4mm heel to toe drop as the Kinvara, so I thought I'd give them a try to see if they last longer. They have a more rugged and slightly thicker sole, so I'm hoping that will make a difference. They cost 50% more than the Kinvara's, so if they don't last 50% longer, then it was a bad investment.
They are over an ounce heavier than the Kinvara and the sole and heel cup are more rigid. I can definitely feel the difference. On the other hand, when I run in the Kinvara, my feet feel lighter and psychologically that is a good thing.
I'll update this review when the Cortana cushioning wears out.
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