by Lionel Brahim Brodie III
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Hello friends! Let me again reiterate that although we're talking Carbon today, one can run or race in any shoe. We all have different feet, ankles, shins, bodies, etcetera – so each of us will have a different reaction to footwear. Walk, jog, run, sprint, race in whatever fits you best and makes you feel comfortable. Hard stop.
Oh, we've been discussing Carbon and its usage in some of the footwear models that have hit the running industry over the past almost decade. We talked a bit about the importance of today's advanced foams. And we've chatted about the shoe's "rocker".
Please check out the Super Shoe and Tempo Shoe articles on #MYPHILLYRUNBLOG to get caught up to speed (pun intended). Also, check out our Carbon and Carbon Free footwear collecitions!
At the end of last week's Brodie Talk, we left off with this conclusion: when most people are talking about a Racing Shoe, it is assumed that its carbon–plated. When it comes to a Tempo Shoe, some contain carbon and some are carbon free. Generally speaking, a tempo shoe with carbon can be called a Super Trainer. A tempo shoe without carbon.....tempo shoe.
As promised, here's a list of models that we carry at Philadelphia Runner and what category they fall under: Super Shoe, Super Trainer, Tempo Shoe.
Super Shoe:
Altra Vanish Carbon
Altra MONT BLANC CARBON – Trail
Asics METASPEED EDGE PARIS
Asics METASPEED SKY PARIS
Asics METASPEED SKY+
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
Diadora Gara Carbon
Hoka SKYWARD X (I also think this could be a Super Trainer)
Hoka ROCKET X 2
Hoka CIELO X1
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4
Nike ALPHAFLY NEXT% 2
Nike ALPHAFLY NEXT% 3
Nike Vaporfly 3 (I also think this could be a Super Trainer)
On Cloudboom Echo 3
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Super Trainer:
ASICS MAGIC SPEED 3
ASICS MAGIC SPEED 4
Hoka MACH X 2
Hoka SKYWARD X (I also think this could be a Super Shoe)
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3
Nike Vaporfly 3 (I also think this could be a Super Shoe)
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Tempo Shoe:
Everything in this collection. Simply CLICK HERE and enjoy!
Extra Credit:
A) Sometimes carbon–plated shoes in our inventory are limited by their brand manufacturer. These shoes are sometimes difficult to special order. That's industry talk for if you see it and like it.....buy it!
B) Please remember, per Philadelphia Runner's Return Policy, that plated shoes are final sale and cannot be returned. Pro tip: if you're unsure about a Super Shoe, don't guess. Come visit us in store (locations below) to get fitted and ask questions. Or drop me a line – brodie@philadelphiarunner.com – and I can point you in the right direction.
PR Center City: 1711 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
PR Manayunk: 4358 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA
PR Glen Mills: 505 Glen Eagle Square, Glen Mills, PA