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rolling rock
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 Posted: 06/21/04 - 21:18 Post subject: Spira runnning shoes
so, what's up with these?
http://www.spirafootwear.com/spirahome.html
another gimmick or is this spring thing for real? i keep reading about new technology that won't break down - ever. " these shoes will fall apart before they break down"
they range in price from $90 to $140.
any opinions on the springy thingy?
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copteacher
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Posted: 06/22/04 - 06:20 Post subject:
I have a feeling the soles will wear out in heavier runners faster. Price is not too bad, but I am not sure if I would trust my legs to them. I spent too long trying to find the right shoe for me.
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Cappy
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Posted: 06/22/04 - 07:11 Post subject:
I never even heard of them before. They look like a nice shoe. Maybe one of the running magazines has a review.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 06/22/04 - 07:22 Post subject:
i first heard of them with this linked ad -- it's in Runners World this month.
yeah, i said RUNNERS WORLD. 
i'm going to Dick's today for other things and will try these things on.
hurry Phar--stop me!
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Cappy
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Posted: 06/22/04 - 07:24 Post subject:
What are you running in now? I know you have been looking for your shoe for awhile
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jrjo
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Posted: 06/22/04 - 09:21 Post subject:
Real similar concept to the Zcoils that I'm a junkie about...
http://runningforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19250
I've been privy to enough personal testimonies of fellow runners in these parts that just love Zcoils. I suspect Spiras will be making inward roads into running circles too. Guys like Phar can 'fight the man' for all their breath but as much as you all know I have a caveman runner sitting between my own ears, I fully believe we're looking at the future of running shoes.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 06/22/04 - 09:21 Post subject:
| Cappy wrote: | | What are you running in now? I know you have been looking for your shoe for awhile |
actually, i'm quite happy with my New Balance 1023s. i'm a suck-ah for a new marketing campaign though.
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Posted: 06/22/04 - 10:27 Post subject:
I have a pair of the Genesis. Our store was going to carry them and the Spira rep gave each of us a pair to try out. I hate them. I can feel the spring in the forefoot when running. (the upper level shoes have a spring in the heel and forefoot, the less expensive models only in the heel) I managed 2 miles the first run, then changed shoes. I didn't make it that long the second time. After we ran in them, we sent the shoes back and decided not to carry them. They're also pretty ugly.
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Posted: 06/22/04 - 11:30 Post subject:
| kattzoo wrote: | | I have a pair of the Genesis. Our store was going to carry them and the Spira rep gave each of us a pair to try out. I hate them. I can feel the spring in the forefoot when running. (the upper level shoes have a spring in the heel and forefoot, the less expensive models only in the heel) I managed 2 miles the first run, then changed shoes. I didn't make it that long the second time. After we ran in them, we sent the shoes back and decided not to carry them. They're also pretty ugly. |
thank you ms. katt!!
that's all i needed to hear. any sort of negative by a RiffRaffer is enough for me. so good that you work at that running store!!!
um, case closed i guess.
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Posted: 06/22/04 - 11:41 Post subject:
If I remember right, the RW review said the same thing, that the forefoot spring was a drawback. I wouldn't discount the model that has the springs in the heel only. That's similar to the Zcoil and worth trying at the store if you can.
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