'Racing flats' suggestions for longer races

[Matthew Rowley]

I have be debating on getting a pair of 'racing flats' that I could use for the half marathon and marathon.  I train in Asics 21?? and Brook Adrenaline and Saucony Omni's.  I use a Stability shoe, so the flat would have to have some support.  Any Suggestions.   Yes I am planning on running the Utah valley marathon June 11 and no I am not planning buying a shoe and using it for that race.  This is for other races.

[Dave Holt]

Yes I am planning on running the Utah valley marathon June 11 and no I am not planning buying a shoe and using it for that race.  This is for other races.

Glad you brought that up!  I always chuckle and feel bad at the same time for those that make this horrible error - as far as the shoes... I loved the Asics Ohana (now discontinued), but they replaced it with the Bandito which was more of a stability racer - which by your shoe choice shows that you are.  (However, I just realized, I don't know if it is still around.)

[Matthew Rowley]

Sure recommend a shoe that are not arround 

[Chad Robinson]

Apparently the Asics Gel DS is the update of the Bandito.  You can get them for $75 at runningwarehouse.

[allie]

you may also want to look into the asics gel tarther or brooks racer ST (cool colors -- that's what it's all about )

[Matthew Rowley]

I will have to look a few of these options.   Allie I always thought buying racing flats were about running fast.  I am glad you set me strait  .

[Dave Holt]

Sure recommend a shoe that are not arround 

Yup, I am always pretty helpful like that!

[Joe Furse]

I also train in Brooks Adrenaline, and I race in a pair of Saucony A2's which I love to death.  I don't know if you can still find that model, and I think that the subsequent models have gone more minimalist (A3, A4), but if you can find a pair they are really good.  My favorite feature:  "Kiss This!" molded into the heel of the outsole. 

[Colby]

Laugh at me if you will, but this might be the first post with the word "Reebok" in it, but I just bought a pair of their Realflex. The jury is still out since I haven't done much with them, but from what I can tell so far, they are great! I can't believe I just said that will a Reebok shoe....
Anyway, I think these are pretty legit as a running shoe...they are definitely more of a racing/minimalist shoe. I'll let you know through my blog or in this forum.

[Dale]

I liked the NB 905s (lightweight trainer) but I understand they're being replaced by the NB 1190s.  They have some medial support but are lighter than most stability shoes.  I'd train in a lightweight trainer for a while before jumping into a racing flat from a stability shoe.

[Matthew Rowley]

Dale, I have been a little worried about going from training in a stability shoe to a racing flat.  I have been debating using a lightweight trainer as a racing flat.  That way I could wear them on some of my long runs to make sure I don't have any blisters I saw other people have after the utah valley marathon.  I am also not the smallest runner.