Comments on: Nike Lunar Glide Review – Part2 Road Run

By: Jim H.

Jim H. — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:59:56 +0000

I am currently running in the Nike Avant+ which is a Lunar Foam shoe very similar in design to the Glides. They also have the large open slots in the midsole foam on the bottoms (soles) that I see in your photos. While I love the Avant+ shoes, I have found that the slots collect lots of stones, some of which can be very large and can be heard and sometimes felt clacking against the pavement as I run. They really get wedged in there sometimes and I really have to work to get them out of the slots. Has anyone had this problem with the Glides?

By: Liam

Liam — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:27:20 +0000

Sweet! I just got the lunarlites and took a test run and they are great. its really good cushioning too.

By: i2runner

i2runner — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:21:22 +0000

Sir, I think you’re right! A very lightweight flat-footed runner may not over-pronate much. Thank you for your feedback. By the way the link for your website seems to be broken.

By: Runstore

Runstore — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:45:56 +0000

It is not a good idea I have found to judge someone’s gait based on their foot type. For instance a flat footed person doesn’t necessarily need to wear a motion control shoe. It is the motion of the foot (biomechanics) that determine which shoe you can wear. Go to your local running store they can help you. Forget the wet test.

By: i2runner

i2runner — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:53:31 +0000

I’m sorry to hear that dude. Maybe you mean motion-control shoes? Some stability shoes can be lightweight. Unfortunately, I’m not so sure the glide could accommodate flat-footed runners – Nike claims only for over-pronators. If you’re so flat footed, but don’t like heavy motion-controlled shoes, you can use orthotics to create an artificial arch under your foot – the best one is probably in the RUNNR store, but they’re expensive like shoes. You should also try the cheaper P1K+ orthotics. My girlfriend and my dad use orthotics on top of their already stability shoes. So if the glide doesn’t work for you, just buy orthotics, they’re still lighter than most heavy motion-controlled shoes. My dad used orthotics when he ran the 42K Milo Marathon and it really helped him.

By: william

william — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:06:08 +0000

nice review for the shoes! thanks, helps me a lot since i’m thinking of buying one. But just wanted to ask can a flat footed runner like me use this shoe? having a little problem since the people at different nike stores(north edsa and trinoma) are not that helpful when it comes to the flat footed issue and they keep pointing me to the heavier stability shoes.

By: i2runner

i2runner — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:23:06 +0000

Hi Lyre,

Thanks for visiting my blog. Wow, your story is amazing, thank you very much for sharing. If you don’t mind, could you please email me the picture of your red Lunar Glide? Sounds like a nice design. My email address is zixednatz@gmail.com.

By: lyre

lyre — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:52:29 +0000

Hello,

I enjoyed reading your blog for the first time. I stumbled upon it when looking for reviews for the Lunarglide. I just bought a pair. I am a boxer who cannot do a lot of roadwork anymore due to a bad disc (L5-S1) in my back. I am always in search of shoes that will allow me to walk long distances (I work my two dogs everyday with long walks) without making my back act up. It is very important to me and shoes can very much help or hurt my situation. These shoes instantly corrected my stride and my back has not ached since I bought them 2 weeks ago. When boxing, these shoes are great. (I don’t always feel like lacing up my Everlast boxing boots. So I look for shoes that will feel good in the ring). The reduced heel and springy forefoot actually works in my favor and is what I look for in a shoe. A lot of boxing footwork requires you to be up on your toes a lot. Big heels that make you heel strike when running can be combersome in the ring because they are always getting in the way of your staying up on your toes. I just wanted to add another point of view from another sport that also has recently fallen in love with this shoe. As I said, it’s only been three weeks, but already they have helped my back both with the long walks with the dogs and at the boxing gym. We’ll see how they hold up in the long haul. As it stands now, I bought the red pair and am going out tomorrow to buy the blue pair because I like them so much. P.S. while wearing the red ones yesterday with jeans while I was out and about. I realized that I felt like Spider Man.

By: Soups

Soups — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:17:05 +0000

Stumbled across your page while looking for LG reviews.

Like a couple other’s on here, I also have ITB pain in my left knee and some arch pain in my right foot. I have higher arches and have been told that I “overpronate”…

I am 6′3″ 215 lbs. and am looking for a good shoe to correct my problems.

I currently have the Asic Gel Kayano 15’s and am in my 3rd week of marathon training for the Rock ‘N’ Roll Las Vegas on December 6th, 2009.

What would be your opinion for me on getting these shoes? I talked to others and they told me to just give them a test drive and if I don’t like em, take em back…

I’d like to find something soon!

By: i2runner

i2runner — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:34:56 +0000

Thank you sir! Good luck with your half marathon, I hope the lunar glide would help you run a fast race. Please let me know how you well you do after the race.