July 29, 2009

Nike Lunar Glide Review

At last, it is not raining! Therefore I was able to test my Nike Lunar Glide on the pavement.

I started my run through my normal start point. That will be the entance for the US Embassy along Roxas Blvd. I timed myself to see if I am able to run faster/slower using my new Glides. Upon start, it felt really good. Unlike my normal training shoes, I cannot feel the ground hitting my feet. The cushioning on this shoes is superb and I can only wish for anything but that. I then glided through my normal route. People are actually looking at my blue-apple green glides since it looks like its glowing. Funny it may sound but it really does. I then continued running and did feel good about it. Before, with my old rubber shoes, I feel some pressure along my legs' side. I think this could be attributed by the impact when my feet meets the ground. With the new glides, it was gone and it was flawless. I continued running and for about 1.5K, I started to feel the normal tiredness already. I then checked my foot and started to feel some uncomfort. I then realized that the glides are actually slanting when you step them on. The side of the shoes towards the other foot is slightly higher than the other side. As I was not accustomed to this kind of shoes, I felt some unease. I still continued running and was relieved that the uncomfort faded away at around 2.5K. I then concluded that it was just my foot adjusting to the shoes.

As I turned around from CCP, I felt the need to walk. I did just that and checked my shoes again. It is still intact and I can still feel my feet. I then tried examining the insole through moving my foot. The insole feel clean. No untowards stitching and bumps anywhere. Although I must say that the heel area has a lot of room. This may be advantageous to new runners like me as I can really feel comfort the "spaces" gives.

I continued running at 3K till my 4.8K end. The shoes are still working fine.

My iPod registered that my time was around 37 minutes. Slightly above than my usual 35. I guess this is attributed to the fact that I did not have my earphones and I was not listening to upbeat songs rather than blaming it to my new babies... I mean shoes. :)

All-in-all, my first experience with my glides is fabulous. Here is a run down of things I like and things I think that should have been improved.

Likey
  1. Soft cushioning - prevent me from having leg aches
  2. Nice insole. Clean and comfortable.
  3. Lightweight!
  4. Nice colors. LOL

Improve!

  1. Cushioning height -due to the cushioning, I was elevated for about 1 inch from the ground. I was kind of afraid since I do have the tendency to have "tapiloks".

I will definitely use my glides for my runs and I am recommending it for newbies. It offers the support a necomer to the sport should have. :)

Note: Thanks to my dad for buying me the shoes. Thanks POP!

34 comments:

  1. Nice review Mark. I might consider this shoes when I buy a pair next month. Though I shed off considerable weight when I started running,I'm a still a bit heavy and in need of shoes with excellent cushioning..See you on the next races bro!.

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  2. Hi Running Pepper... Thanks for the comment. I used my Lunars last Sunday for a 10K and I was very happy! It served my feet quite good. I'm lovin' it.

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  3. Hi Mark, whats your latest feedback? Have you managed any longer runs?

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  4. Hi Ransacker! I am actually thinking of re-blogging about my shoes. Currently, it is still serving me right. Cushion is perfect and my feet have adjusted to the shoes already. However, when I got myself tested in RUNNR, they told me that it was too soft (cushioned) for me. They suggested I fit in gel pads or wear ankle support to ease some pains in my ankle. I wore an ankle support and then it became perfect. I guess proper fitting of shoes depends on the person. Apparently I am a forefoor runner. I'd blog about my "pain" sometime soon. Just can't find the time to conceptualize on what to say. :) Happy Running!

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  5. i purchased a pair of lunar glides, nice shoes but got a huge blister on the back of my heel,after the first run also my issue with my foot due to over pronation seemed to reappear with this shoe after the second run- coincidence or not- dont know yet.

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  6. Iam a high school freshman who runs crosscrountry and track and field.i run about seventy to eighty miles a week. i bought these shoes after CC ended and there amazing! its like running on a cloud. so far i have experinced no real problem with these shoes and i send them through hell, belive me.i do VO2 max wearing these and all i can say is its much easier with these on then any other trainer. i love them and i look forwoard to buying new ones

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