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Treated myself to a new pair of shoes

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Prompted by Β Β MissUnderstanding ’s post recently, (thank you MissU πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘), I decided I needed a new year treat. Sportshoes.com had a great offer and just one pair left in my size. I was left with little choice πŸ˜…

These are Nike Maxfly sprinting spikes which will help me go faster I hope. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜… Those spikes are vicious!

I’m not too enamoured with the colourway but that doesn’t bother me too much as I won’t spend too long with them on my feet. πŸ˜‚

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MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingHalf Marathon

Forget the shoes, what are you doing with the box? πŸ˜‰

Seriously, those look like exciting shoes to run in. Looking forward to reading about what you do in them. Wishing you many speedy miles together!

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toMissUnderstanding

πŸ˜‚ Box can be donated to guinea pig sanctuary πŸ‘πŸ˜‚ Don’t Guinea pigs eat cardboard?

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles

You are running in a different league altogether Brian. I only worry about the colour if I’m paying full price πŸ˜‚

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDexy5

Absolutely Dexy. These were already in the sale and then a further 15% discount code brought them to almost half price.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Miles

And you won't be looking at them when they are on. Super shoes, enjoy them, I was tempted too but don't have a hamster or guinea pig or anything little really that needs a box as a bed πŸ˜€

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Sola, you know what you have to do. Get a Guinea pig πŸ‘πŸ˜‚

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

The cat would eat it, but at the moment I have enough running shoes, mind you, we do the Christmas show boxappeal so I have to buy a fewa year

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Xmas box appeal eh πŸ€” I’ve added that to my excuse list πŸ‘πŸ˜Ή

Freecloud profile image
FreecloudMarathon

Nice track shoes.

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toFreecloud

Thank you. Colour is grim but otherwise great!

Dendev75 profile image
Dendev75Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

They are the perfect colour for spring running πŸ‘πŸ»

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDendev75

I’ll take that πŸ˜€ Thank you 😊

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathon

Oh RunBrianRun , how could you? Now I have no excuse for not confessing I also just bought myself more shoes from the same place, on the same "last pair bargain price" basis.

I absolutely do not need those shoes. Nor do I need the all-over-reflective jacket that also jumped into my bag, then begged me to let its trail running jacket friend come along for the ride. I am a sucker for these sob stories, especially when accompanied by discounts of around 75%.

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toCmoi

You really make me laugh cmoi 🀣

Congratulations on your compulsive purchases. πŸ‘

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonβ€’ in reply toCmoi

I didn’t need two pairs of Speed 2s either but… 😩

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonβ€’ in reply toTailChaser

... you are now equipped to save homeless guinea pigs and return lost coats TailChaser !

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toCmoi

You kept that quiet……

Cmoi profile image
CmoiMarathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Only ordered yesterday afternoon Irishprincess , so am saving the happy dance (and photos) for when they arrive and fit!

The online size calculator suggested XL for the jackets and I'm a UK 8-10 depending on brand! πŸ™„ When I changed the numbers to underweight in BMI terms it still suggested M, so it's clearly insane. 😜🀣

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IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toCmoi

Look forward to the photos 😍

Katnap profile image
KatnapMarathon

Nice! And less chance of spiking or being spiked when you run in your own lane!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toKatnap

Definitely. I wouldn’t want to get caught with these. They are like needles!

Frenc profile image
FrencHalf Marathon

Fabulous! I love my Nike shoes, although mine are definitely spike free 😁. I wish you fleet of feet in them and many speedy metres!

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toFrenc

Thanks Frenc. I’ve been a Nike fan for a few years now.

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

me too! My Pegasus Shields are my go-to 😍

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathon

I love the green! Peee-yowng πŸ’¨

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toTasha99

Thank you Tasha99 . Actually it looks worse in the picture than in real life.

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

runners can get away with wearing all sorts of odd colour combinations anyway πŸ‘πŸ½

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathon

Ooh, nice! I can’t believe you didn’t have any spikes though!

SportsShoes.com should come with a health warning, I got two pairs of Endorphin Speed 2s either side of Christmas because they were so well priced.

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toTailChaser

TC, I have 4 pairs now πŸ˜¬πŸ˜‚πŸ˜πŸ˜‰

Seriously though the prices are just mad right now.

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misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

I have to hunt down bargains. Best one ever was a gleaming pair of Saucony Kinvara Β£28. That shoe was my most loved shoe ever πŸ₯°

I love your new Nikes! I don’t mind the colour. Who caresπŸ€·β€β™€οΈ You’ll be just a blur in em anyway πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸŒͺπŸ”₯

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

Sock o knee are good shoes and get great reviews but I’ve never tried them. That was a solid bargain. πŸ‘

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

they are tough too! My Kinvara 5’s were my faves. Hardwearing soles but the tops not s’ much πŸ™‚. Apparently the 13’s are really good

They’re really light!

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

I’ve heard that about the Kinvara, someone writing in this months Runners World wistfully wrote about them.

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toTailChaser

I fell out of love after the Kinvara 5. They narrowed the toe box so that was me done πŸ™. I’m told the 13 is really good though, so when I can find a Β£28 one I’ll buy it πŸ™‚

I bought some cheap Triumph which was like a brick compared with the Kinvara. I barely wear them even for walking the dog πŸ•. My Speed version 1 was a sale bargain. Light, bouncy shoe 😍. I won’t run another winter marathon in it though

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

OMG Brian! 🀣

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toTailChaser

😊

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toTailChaser

I know πŸ˜ŽπŸ™ˆ. Delivery so fast too ☺️

TailChaser profile image
TailChaserMarathonβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

It’s dangerous!!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

gorgeous! Truly beautiful 😍

May God bless them and all who ………. πŸŒͺπŸŒͺπŸŒͺπŸŒͺπŸŒͺπŸŒͺπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

πŸ˜‚ Thank you MW ☺️

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessAdministratorHalf Marathon

LOVE the colour πŸ˜β­οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toIrishprincess

It’s growing on me. They look better in the sunlight.

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathon

Just back from a trial run and I’m very happy with them. I thought I’d include just some of the rest of the paraphernalia that goes with this particular form of running. πŸ˜…

Running paraphernalia πŸ˜…
SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRun10 Milesβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

Crikey, you have to remember a lot of stuff to take, but how many pairs of shoes? I can see 3 πŸ˜€

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

To be fair, there is more there today as I was using my timing system. But even so it’s like packing for a short holiday whenever I’m at the track. What are missing are my start blocks though. There was another pair of spikes in the bag too not to mention extra running clothes, freeze sprays and creams etc. πŸ˜‚

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

Crikey, so much stuff! πŸ˜‚

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

I know. πŸ˜‚ And there’s more. πŸ˜‚

Dendev75 profile image
Dendev75Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

Jimmy Cricket πŸ€£πŸ˜‚

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDendev75

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

Shoes βœ…

That’ll do πŸ˜€

You’ll do well in them I’m sure

There’s a NRC guided run that chats with the inventors of Nike running shoes from the first concepts. Very interesting listen

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Ooo look at those speedy spikes! Lovely, Brian, and I think the colour is wonderful! They remind me of runner beans (which I love!) πŸ˜…

You definitely did the right thing snapping those up. πŸ’₯

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thank you Cheeky ☺️ I had fun in them today too.

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

That was fate! Meant to be. Here's to flying 😊

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply tolinda9389

Yes, how could I refuse? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ πŸ‘πŸ˜‚

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon

ha I picked up a pair of crazy orange Hokas over the holidays too and they really stand out when I’m wearing all black otherwise. They were only available in this colour. πŸ˜…

Dayglo orange shoes
RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

I LOVE those shoes! Orange is a colour I really rate. Looks great with black. I have orange running tops and I love them.

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toRunBrianRun

haha I also have an orange run jacket almost the same colour and feel quite coordinated with the combo. The hardest thing is keeping these relatively clean. I’ve changed routes once or twice to avoid the mud πŸ˜…

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

my fave combo is orange and purple 😍

Love your new Hoka’s

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

Very nice! I don’t think I could pull off purple AND orange πŸ˜…

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

😁

My new Ronhill winter β€œAfter Hours” tights are gorgeous 😍. Warm lined so I don’t wanna take em off πŸ˜…

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply tomisswobble

πŸ‘πŸΌGood stuff! Comfort is so important

Dendev75 profile image
Dendev75Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

I love these 😍 I have a similar colour in new balance but have had my eye on Hoka trainers, what’s your verdict on them? I have wide feet by my toes.

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toDendev75

I really like Hokas. I started using their Speedgoats for trail (cant beat em I think) and then Cliftons for road. This pair are the Carbon X3 which are super light and feel quick. I have around 100k on these so far. I think they come in wide sizing too. I purposely got a couple of sizes up based on black toes in the past and it works for me.

Dendev75 profile image
Dendev75Half Marathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

Thanks that’s good to know, do you wear thick running socks too?

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonβ€’ in reply toDendev75

It depends on the weather and distance . In the cold I might wear a thicker pair but in the summer I stay with thin especially for longer runs where my feet will swell a bit by the end

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonβ€’ in reply toDecker

I’m loving the 1000 mile trail socks 😍. Santa again πŸ˜€ πŸŽ…πŸ»

Dendev75 profile image
Dendev75Half Marathon

I hope they help you run faster πŸ˜‰πŸ€©πŸ‘πŸ»

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RunBrianRunHalf Marathonβ€’ in reply toDendev75

Thank you, Dendev75 πŸ‘, I do hope so too. πŸ˜€

ForbiddenPlanet profile image
ForbiddenPlanetHalf Marathon

Very nice - that's a lot of shoe tech packed into a small space! πŸ‘

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