tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post8449002277591860723..comments2024-03-06T01:48:37.338-05:00Comments on Run with Perseverance: What to do with the shoeJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09405132833234395104noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-1463566997644324702008-12-23T18:58:00.000-05:002008-12-23T18:58:00.000-05:00Same problem with Etonic's Jepara SC (stability-co...Same problem with Etonic's Jepara SC (stability-control). I loved them -- used 4 pair, getting 650-725 miles out of each pair (no, that's not a typo and I'm not a light-weight runner). Etonic changed some things with the updated Jepara 2 SC and I do not like them. I had searched for the old ones online and din't find them. But, before I posted this comment, I decided to check again and, <B>Kumbe!</B> (Swahili for <I>Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle!</I>), I found that Sierra Trading Post actually has them at a good price in my size -- I ordered 2 pair. Maybe you'll eventually find your shoes.Bob Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251531486621495599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-27969787963468573782008-11-22T13:22:00.000-05:002008-11-22T13:22:00.000-05:00I have yet to understand the thought process that ...I have yet to understand the thought process that shoe companies go through when changing a good and perhaps the best shoe on the market in a certain category. I think the Beast fits that bill as well as the Asics that Michelle and David are talking about. I am glad that Brooks has not ruined the GTS yet. I am glad to hear you found another pair to get you through until March.robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-18512000798826057142008-11-18T00:31:00.000-05:002008-11-18T00:31:00.000-05:00I'm chuckling at the pic of your labeled Gu! : ) ...I'm chuckling at the pic of your labeled Gu! : ) Good luck with your shoe search. That's always a bummer when they change a good thing.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790953201589664954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-81961939083779122122008-11-17T19:41:00.000-05:002008-11-17T19:41:00.000-05:00Joe- so funny about labeling the Gu's. In Portla...Joe- so funny about labeling the Gu's. In Portland this year my Garmin battery died. Mustv'e been turned on in my bag. I didn't think I'd remember when to take my gels or S caps. I borrowed a pen and wrote the multiples of 4 on my arm so I would know which mile markers to take a gel and S cap at! It worked! I hear ya on the shoes. I'd search the internet and buy up all I could find of the model you like. That's what I did with the Brooks Adrenaline 6's. I loved them, hated the 7's and think the 8's are okay.<BR/>JennyJenny, Maniac #401https://www.blogger.com/profile/12037463658578050523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-2181320795603136202008-11-17T11:54:00.000-05:002008-11-17T11:54:00.000-05:00someone needs to start discontinuedshoes.com and m...someone needs to start discontinuedshoes.com and make a killing. Glad you found a pair of the old Beasts, I'd let Kris get me as many as possible.<BR/><BR/>Good luck on your next marathon.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582990912598134354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-37790746031037787382008-11-17T11:12:00.000-05:002008-11-17T11:12:00.000-05:00I also believe properly breaking in new shoes is a...I also believe properly breaking in new shoes is a must. The discount internet sites usually have the older models on sale. I wonder if these shoe companies realize how many people they lose as customers when they "improve" these shoes. I was just grateful that Mizuno didn't change the sole of my shoe this year. It matched last years model exactly.Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-78658078234991486282008-11-17T08:17:00.000-05:002008-11-17T08:17:00.000-05:00Glad to know my method of rotating shoes has worke...Glad to know my method of rotating shoes has worked for you. Hope the knee is not damaged....less than three weeks to Memphis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-84008131020748541422008-11-16T20:38:00.000-05:002008-11-16T20:38:00.000-05:00Bummer about the shoe. Thankfully you can usually ...Bummer about the shoe. Thankfully you can usually find the older ones on one of the myriad of online shoe retailer, including on ebay.<BR/><BR/>I love the idea of marking the gu's. I'm a terrible calcualtor on the run. My first thought was that is sure a lot of gu. That would get me through two or three long runs.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the bit of perspective. I seem to be loosing sight of it all to often these days. Looking forward to TN.Darrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217970340507557462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-55616834738496767112008-11-16T20:19:00.000-05:002008-11-16T20:19:00.000-05:00I know a few folks who've lost jobs but not much e...I know a few folks who've lost jobs but not much else. I fear the unknown of budget bleeding myself.<BR/><BR/>On a more familiar note, I am also a victim of shoe design change in the Asics Gel Kayano. I have taken the approach that there must be another shoe out there that was "close" once before and hope it's changed too - closer to my preferred fit. In he meantime, I'm adding miles to my high mileage rotation of older Kayanos.<BR/>Sounds like Kris has your back. Good man.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692284050637212115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-51612894785983808982008-11-16T19:48:00.000-05:002008-11-16T19:48:00.000-05:00Joe,I'm having the same type problem with Asics - ...Joe,<BR/>I'm having the same type problem with Asics - the 2120 was perfect for me. A minor change in the 2130 gave me blisters in a whole new area on a run that wasn't even five miles! I bought up lots of 2120s, but now they are getting hard to find. So I bought a new Nike - comfortable, wore them walking in DC, wore them for a few five milers. All good. Wore them for a ten miler and my feet ached for two days after! Now I've got to get back out there and get on the hunt for a suitable substitute. I'm only covered for about a month!<BR/><BR/>Lots of bloggers commenting on how minor our complaints are compared to what they could be these days. I'm glad we are all aware of how this fits into the grand scheme.Backofpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18177821.post-46541746069526159132008-11-16T18:01:00.000-05:002008-11-16T18:01:00.000-05:00it's the Asics Evolution. Give me a call at the st...it's the Asics Evolution. Give me a call at the store, I may be able to find some of the old model of Beast for you. <BR/>Kris<BR/>Owner, Naperville Running Company<BR/>630-357-1900Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com