Each year the LunarFly, as with nearly all running shoes, goes through something of a reinvention, originally known as the **'Nike Run Avant'** It's always, supposedly 'improved', by adding more bulk of some sort to it, of course to make it better. I started with the original model, the Run Avant, and have kept with the line since, because, as a light weight runner, I didn't need an average shoe. The shoe, over about five years, had evolved into a pretty average stability shoe, aiming for the center of the running market, I'd think--In fact, I couldn't tell much difference between it than the Lunar Glide. But the entire reason I had started to wear the shoe was because it was lighter than average, more cushiony than average, yet was still responsive and comfortable enough to wear the marathon distance. And so with the prior hefty-rendition of the LunarFly I had decided that they 'improved' it too much, and was going to try something totally new, to get away from the averageness in all its characteristics. Nike: If I wanted a Lunar Glide I'd have bought a Lunar Glide.
BUT THEN I searched the specs of the Lunarfly+4. It was as light as the original **Run-Avant** model. The sole looked even more responsive. I took a chance, ordered it while holding my breath, thinking, 'this is the last time I buy a lunarFly shoe!'.
Turns out Nike has finally designed **my** perfect shoe. It has all the qualities I originally enjoyed with the Run-Avant. It's more cushiony than the other models of LunarFly, and surprisingly, thanks to the trimmed down sole, is more responsive, yet just as stable. AND, the shoe is now made with more breathable materials great for summertime running. For me, this is the perfect running shoe, and without a doubt the best of the LunarFly series.
I suppose I will need to order more before Nike starts 'improving' the model again.. because it looks like any changes they make could only have an adverse affect. I just hope they don't start bulking it back up, making it more average..I will be quick to switch models next time.
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