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!

I bought a Nike Lunar Glide+

Lovin' it. :)

I have been running since April with my normal gym shoes or what they categorize as "training". The reason why I did not purchase a new pair yet is because I do not want to get myself a pair that wouldn't work. I read from someone else's blog that she got a Newton but it did nothing for her and she is going back to her NBs. I researched very hard about my ideal shoes and I had 3 main factors upon deciding which one would be "IT": 1) It should be lightweight. I find heavy shoes for office better but for fitness and running, I wanted something light 2) Should work with me as a new runner (READ: will not be painful for my legs and knees). I read from somewhere that there are adviseable shoes for newbies and some other for experienced and 3) It should look good. I think this is a given for me.

I then decided just last week that I will be getting the new Nike Lunar Glides which debuted this July 2009. There are 2 colors to choose for mens and I chose the blue and apple green. I know it may be quite shocking but the color reflects my personality. :)

I tried the shoes first time in Nike MOA and felt that this is really is it. It was cushioned the way I wanted it and feels just right. My only comment would be, it is high. As in, like I'm about an inch and a half above the ground. Although I don't really mind because it works. :)

I then told the Nike personnel to give me my size for the 2 colors. Unfortunately, they do not have my size for the black and orange but I still tried the half size bigger. My mom and my dad deliberated on which one to get and we decided to get the blue /apple green instead. I was on cloud 9. Aside from buying the shoes that I like, which is quite expensive at 5,490 (ata), my dad paid for it. Talk about free shoes! Thanks POP.

Should be testing it by now but it is raining (again). So I might test it out tomorrow at the gym. I am predicting it will rain tomorrow.

I'd blog my first experience with my Nike LunarGlide sometime soon. :)