Shoe sales

[Decker]

Took advantage of the local sales and picked up an older pair of Saucony Kinvara 8s at 40% off. They are now the brightest things I own. Have wanted to try these for a long time now. Mrs Decker got a pair of 10s for even less! She walks a lot but she may have to start running with me now. These kicks were made to run!

[HeavyFoot Half Marathon]

Just fetching my sunglasses 🕶

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to HeavyFoot]

They have an extension cord for long runs 🤣

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Mean green running machine (s) 😄

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Haha, now to find some matching shorts! 😁

[Hidden]

I had the exact same colour Saucony Triumph, most comfortable shoes i’ve had so far. Enjoy!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

I can only run in Saucs now. Tried so many but my feet are just used to them

[misswobble Marathon]

Ooooh there’s lovely! Kinvara! My fave shoe ! The more unpopular the colour the cheaper the shoe, hence mine being Apple green 😝. They’re dead light Decker, perfect for race day. The uppers are very flimsy so get holed very quickly but I don’t let that out me off. Funny though how Nike can make the uppers light AND strong 🤔. Bah

I love Kinvara but they narrowed them too much ☹️ I bought the Version 8 and they were miles too tight. Version 5 was my fave🥰. I have one pair left which cost me £28, which I save for race day. I can’t get them now 😥🎻. They are ok on the trail too Decker. Nothing too technical though as they don’t have a rock plate

Apparently the version 10 has gone back to being wider in the toe but these are still full price. Boo 😁. I’m going to try them in ASAP - in the most unpopular colour 😁

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Yes they feel very light and weighted differently like they are pushing you forward if that makes sense? Can’t wait to run in them tomorrow! After that I plan to just save these for dry long runs and races. My Hurricanes have close to 700k now but they still feel fine for training.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

My Saucs feel like that too! It's nice, but unfortunately not for much further than 10 km 🤔

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Really? I will keep that in mind. Maybe a shorter run for the first outing.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

I've been thinking about this and I may have done the Saucs a disservice! Towards the end of my half marathon my ankles were really suffering, but it WAS very hilly road race, and although I try to run in the middle of the road as much as possible to avoid the effects of the camber - it isn't always possible to do this!

So, probably ignore my comment 😄

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Yes I’ve found camber to play havoc on my ankles too! I am going out this morn in the new shoes and we’ll see what happens. (Was going to be yesterday but the craft beer festival was a bit too much fun on Friday and I felt dehydrated on Sat so decided to wait a day). Its fairly flat around here so that should help.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Damn that craft beer 😄

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Absolutely worth it though 😁😍 🍺

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Oh yes 🍺

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Awesome! There is no hiding in the background with those 😎

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

I wonder if they glow in the dark too

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to Decker]

Only around Sellafield

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Irish-John]

Just call me Homer!

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to Decker]

😅

[C3PO Marathon]

Beautiful!

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to C3PO]

Fanciest shoes I’ve ever owned

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Very snazzy! !😊😆xxx

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

NEW SHOE KLAXON

I love it when other people get new shoes, I can bask in their glory without my bank account shouting at me 😊

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Sqkr]

Haha I don’t think I’ve ever paid full price for a pair of shoes for the same reason 😁

[mrrun Ultramarathon]

If not careful with colours you may end up wearing NBA tops. Oh...hang on....

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to mrrun]

🤣 its just a matter of time. Now I just need to find $$ for a Raptors top...checking the couch for spare change now...

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Haha, I would never pay 200 bucks for a top. I wear jerseys from 20-30 years ago where you get one for less than a half tank of petrol. Ok, Larry Bird may cost a few quid more but he was part of my formative years when basketball ruled.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to mrrun]

Yes! Good strategy there