Comments on: Nike Lunar Racer Review

By: i2runner

i2runner — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:16:33 +0000

Hi Running Atom, that’s too bad dude. Adidas Boston is a great marathon shoe, but trust me it’s way heavier than the LRs. Even the Adizero Rocket is slightly heavier than the LR.

By: RunningAtom

RunningAtom — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:21:33 +0000

I have planned buying this shoe for two months, but when I went to BHS, my size wasn’t available anymore. So I ended up buying the Adidas Boston.

I’m still on the break-in phase and haven’t tried it yet.

By: i2runner

i2runner — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:29:45 +0000

Sir Jovie, thanks for your comments. Now that we have the same shoes, hope I could reach your 3:48 PR someday

By: jovie narcise

jovie narcise — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:05:35 +0000

thanks for making me and my posts as references. what is good about with the “racer flats” is that you are forced to run with a forefoot/midfoot strike when you run. but be sure to have strong legs, knees and ankles when using these flats for the half & full marathon distances. use them only when you race & target with a new PR. nice review!

By: i2runner

i2runner — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:18:08 +0000

Hi Timzter, thanks for your response. I find that running faster seems to stabilize my biomechanics, and lessens my knee pain. Try running 4 to 6min/km at one time, and try to observe if you still over-pronate…

By: timmy sebastian

timmy sebastian — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:42:53 +0000

idol natzter! nice review as always although im sure im not yet fit and ready for these types of shoes, i know i can very well go back to this entry for reference sayang lang coz i need stab shoes kaya i wouldn’t be able to try and maximize the lightweightedness of the lunar racers

see you around!

By: i2runner

i2runner — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:38:52 +0000

Hi Dennis, I think they(wikipedia) classify the “racing flats” to be under 9oz. And wow, you’re right, Mizuno Universe seems close to breaking the 100gram barrier! Go to Nike BHS if you think these shoes are perfect for your perfect race I haven’t heard anybody using them for ultras, maybe you can try them.

Hi Jay, thanks for dropping by! I’ve updated the list with your Bandito. Thanks for your feedback.

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:36:11 +0000

You may add the ASICS Gel Bandito which weighs 7.9 oz and have been quite reliable. They are available at the Second Wind store.

By: dhenztm

dhenztm — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:54:47 +0000

Sounds like the perfect shoe for me!

Man those are some ultra-lightweight shoes! I was already impressed with my 9oz K-Swiss K-Ona and with your list it now seemed very heavy (number-wise). I can’t imagine a 100-gram shoe and I wonder how we’d perform with such light shoes. I can’t wait for the 100-gram weight barrier to be broken