[Snicklefritz]

Has anyone ever upgraded to the newer version of a certain model of running shoe,
only to be sorely dissapointed (pun intended) with the fit and comfort? I started running
again a year ago after a very long hiatus. I bought a pair of Saucony Hurricane 8's and
absolutely loved them. in fact, they worked so well that when the first pair wore out, I
bought the same thing again. About a week ago the second pair of hurricane's needed to
be replaced. Unfortunately the Hurricane 8 is discontinued as is the Hurricane 9. I tested
a couple of shoes and went with the progrid paramount which is supposed to be the
replacement.

I've had nothing but trouble since I started using this shoe. I'm very confused because it
felt great when I gave it a test run, even better compared with test runs I did a year ago
in the hurricane 8's. I've tried shorter runs and longer ones, and I finish sore every time
in the new shoes. Tonight I had to sit in an ice-bath because I felt like crap when I got
home from a 4 mile run, something that should be standard and easy for me considering
I have no problem with 10 mile runs now. What should I do? Scrap the shoe (ie return it)?
or look for a compounding problem? I started using the new shoe about a week ago, the same
time as I was on holiday doing runs outdoors in 30 oF weather on open roads. Not sure if
starting a new shoe with longer runs in these conditions was a bad idea or not.It certainly
wasnt a problem last year when I did similar things with the old shoes.

Has anyone else had a similar issue where the new shoe model was worse than the old one?
How do you really tell what a good shoe would be after an experience like this?

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[thehammerdog]

I too luv the style and fit of sauconys. I have tossed ou tmore sneakers over the years for th everysame reasons. I tried buying stuff on line based upon price and Savings! to find they fit horribly and now I use them for walking the dog.
I spent $80 on a pair of merrils trail shoes tat fit great in the store, however got home and tried walking about to find the fit to be very bad, silly thing is they feel great to run in just not walking about??:)
Find one you like and stick with it, boring but it is better than blisters.

[bcart1991]

Yes.

Brooks changed the fit of the Addiction between the 3 and 4 models. :(

[watsob97]

mizuno has really come onto the quality running shoe scene (for me personally) as far as comfort and fit. i have sworn to the asics nimbus for over 10 years, but tried on teh Mizuno WaveRider over Xmas and was immediately hooked. the shoe is on the lighter side and for the first time ever, i dont feel any pain or hot spots while running. they're revolutionized my run training and are about 3/4 of the price of top of the line asics. i think they're $70. SERIOUSLY...at least try a pair of Mizuno's on if you're getting new runners.

[Dalai]

Yes,

I have been training in the Asic's GT20** range since 1998?? Some of the models have not performed as well as others (wear, support)...

I regards to your issues. Have you worn them in or just started running in them new? I always use my runners for at minimum a few weeks (longer if possible) walking prior to running in them. Even then the new insole often creates sore spots and a blister on the instep as they haven't compressed and molded to my feet fully yet...

[Snicklefritz]

Yes,

I have been training in the Asic's GT20** range since 1998?? Some of the models have not performed as well as others (wear, support)...

I regards to your issues. Have you worn them in or just started running in them new? I always use my runners for at minimum a few weeks (longer if possible) walking prior to running in them. Even then the new insole often creates sore spots and a blister on the instep as they haven't compressed and molded to my feet fully yet...

I just started running in them, which I have done with all my shoes. The hurricane's were fine from the start as were my trail shoes. The paramount's were bad from the start.

[800over]

All shoe companies do this. They'll slightly change toe box width, support and cushioning from year to year trying to "improve" the shoe. I ran into the same problem with the New Balance 765/766. You'll even find 2 pairs of shoes that are the same model and size that fit slightly differently because of quality issues. What I'd suggest in the future is that when you find a pair you're happy with.....buy another pair. Rotating between them will prolong their life and more than double the time you have to go before buying a new pair.

[Snicklefritz]

All shoe companies do this. They'll slightly change toe box width, support and cushioning from year to year trying to "improve" the shoe. I ran into the same problem with the New Balance 765/766. You'll even find 2 pairs of shoes that are the same model and size that fit slightly differently because of quality issues. What I'd suggest in the future is that when you find a pair you're happy with.....buy another pair. Rotating between them will prolong their life and more than double the time you have to go before buying a new pair.

Yeah, I think that's what I'm going to do. I'm hoping I can find the hurricane 8's on-line. If so, I'll buy two pair. Incidentally, I did a short run today in the shoes I normally use for trail running and didn't have the problems I did with the paramount. :)

[joshnc]

What I started to do is find a pair the fit me and buy 4 to 6 pairs before the discontinue or upgrade the model.