Prompted by MissUnderstanding ’s post recently, (thank you MissU 😃👍), 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 😅
These are Nike Maxfly sprinting spikes which will help me go faster I hope. 😂😅 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. 😂
Forget the shoes, what are you doing with the box? 😉
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!
😂 Box can be donated to guinea pig sanctuary 👍😂 Don’t Guinea pigs eat cardboard?
You are running in a different league altogether Brian. I only worry about the colour if I’m paying full price 😂
Absolutely Dexy. These were already in the sale and then a further 15% discount code brought them to almost half price.
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 😀
Sola, you know what you have to do. Get a Guinea pig 👍😂
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
Xmas box appeal eh 🤔 I’ve added that to my excuse list 👍😹
Nice track shoes.
Thank you. Colour is grim but otherwise great!
They are the perfect colour for spring running 👍🏻
I’ll take that 😀 Thank you 😊
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%.
You really make me laugh cmoi 🤣
Congratulations on your compulsive purchases. 👏
I didn’t need two pairs of Speed 2s either but… 😩
... you are now equipped to save homeless guinea pigs and return lost coats TailChaser !
You kept that quiet……
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! 🙄 When I changed the numbers to underweight in BMI terms it still suggested M, so it's clearly insane. 😜🤣
Look forward to the photos 😍
Nice! And less chance of spiking or being spiked when you run in your own lane!
🐱 Katnap 🐱
Definitely. I wouldn’t want to get caught with these. They are like needles!
Fabulous! I love my Nike shoes, although mine are definitely spike free 😁. I wish you fleet of feet in them and many speedy metres!
Thanks Frenc. I’ve been a Nike fan for a few years now.
me too! My Pegasus Shields are my go-to 😍
I love the green! Peee-yowng 💨
Thank you Tasha99 . Actually it looks worse in the picture than in real life.
runners can get away with wearing all sorts of odd colour combinations anyway 👍🏽
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.
TC, I have 4 pairs now 😬😂😝😉
Seriously though the prices are just mad right now.
I have to hunt down bargains. Best one ever was a gleaming pair of Saucony Kinvara £28. That shoe was my most loved shoe ever 🥰
I love your new Nikes! I don’t mind the colour. Who cares🤷♀️ You’ll be just a blur in em anyway 🏃♂️🌪🔥
Sock o knee are good shoes and get great reviews but I’ve never tried them. That was a solid bargain. 👍
they are tough too! My Kinvara 5’s were my faves. Hardwearing soles but the tops not s’ much 🙂. Apparently the 13’s are really good
They’re really light!
I’ve heard that about the Kinvara, someone writing in this months Runners World wistfully wrote about them.
I fell out of love after the Kinvara 5. They narrowed the toe box so that was me done 🙁. I’m told the 13 is really good though, so when I can find a £28 one I’ll buy it 🙂
I bought some cheap Triumph which was like a brick compared with the Kinvara. I barely wear them even for walking the dog 🐕. My Speed version 1 was a sale bargain. Light, bouncy shoe 😍. I won’t run another winter marathon in it though
OMG Brian! 🤣
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I know 😎🙈. Delivery so fast too ☺️
It’s dangerous!!
gorgeous! Truly beautiful 😍
May God bless them and all who ………. 🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🔥🔥🔥
😂 Thank you MW ☺️
LOVE the colour 😍⭐️🏃♂️
It’s growing on me. They look better in the sunlight.
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. 😅
Crikey, you have to remember a lot of stuff to take, but how many pairs of shoes? I can see 3 😀
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. 😂
Crikey, so much stuff! 😂
I know. 😂 And there’s more. 😂
Jimmy Cricket 🤣😂
😂😂😂
Shoes ✅
That’ll do 😀
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
Ooo look at those speedy spikes! Lovely, Brian, and I think the colour is wonderful! They remind me of runner beans (which I love!) 😅
You definitely did the right thing snapping those up. 💥
Thank you Cheeky ☺️ I had fun in them today too.
That was fate! Meant to be. Here's to flying 😊
Yes, how could I refuse? 🤷♂️ 👍😂
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. 😅
I LOVE those shoes! Orange is a colour I really rate. Looks great with black. I have orange running tops and I love them.
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 😅
my fave combo is orange and purple 😍
Love your new Hoka’s
Very nice! I don’t think I could pull off purple AND orange 😅
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My new Ronhill winter “After Hours” tights are gorgeous 😍. Warm lined so I don’t wanna take em off 😅
👍🏼Good stuff! Comfort is so important
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.
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.
Thanks that’s good to know, do you wear thick running socks too?
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
I’m loving the 1000 mile trail socks 😍. Santa again 😀 🎅🏻
Very nice - that's a lot of shoe tech packed into a small space! 👍
New shoes and a recovery run
New running shoes!! 😁😁
Any excuse for new shoes! 