official track shoes thread

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          Derrick Brito on October 20, 2005 at 9:10 am #11380

          ok here goes a thread with reviews for different shoes.  it should show the shoes new elitetrackers should consider buying for their different events.  ill only put a few different sprint spikes first, and ill modify this post as i get information.  ill add new shoes and info then.  also, voice your support for a shoe so people can know which shoes people back.  here it goes:

          powersprint: this is a class of shoe that includes the 2005 demolishers, powersprint 2, the new adistar sprint, and other powersprints.  made for races 400m and under.
          pros:  stiff and flexible, comfortable.  it is a very versatile spike. its also pretty cheap from shoebacca.
          cons: not very durable, plate cracks in the niches, and some materials fall off under heavy use
          model differences:  the demolishers have a pointy toebox.  the adistar sprint uses velcro straps.
          contributors: cockysprinter, thechosenone1
          supporters: cockysprinter

          superfly:  this includes the g5, p plus, p2, and older models.  a few other shoes use the same plate, such as the puma complete theseus and the power cat.  best used for non curve races.
          pros:  the plate is solid all the way through, making it durable and very stiff.  there are many pins for traction.
          cons:  the plate may fit some people funky, and they often are a little heavier.
          model differences:  the p plus is heavier and cheaper, with a zip shroud that isnt very durable.  the g5 is lighter and very popular.  the p2 is said to suck for fit, as they are extremely narrow.
          contributors: cockysprinter
          supporters: cockysprinter

          demolisher:  this is a shoe that includes the stars and stripes demolisher and the demolisher 2.  it does not include the 05 demolisher that is a modified powersprint.
          pros: very stiff, similar to the superfly.  the plate fits differently, so it provides an alternative.
          cons: once again heavy and may fit people weird.
          model differences: appearance.  the stars and stripes are the same as the orange and black.
          contributors: cockysprinter
          supporters: cockysprinter

          monster fly:  this is the nike monster fly.
          pros:
          cons:  it is banned from USATF competition.
          contributors:

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          thechosen1 on November 30, 2005 at 4:34 am #49415

          the demolishers have a narrower toebox and permanent spikes.

          correction: eastbay made a mistake on their description, they have removable spikes.  The Z-spieks that they are referring to is the design that is part of the spike plate.

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          swiftyer on December 12, 2005 at 5:28 am #49416

          I will be making a review on the Nike POwercats perhaps in the later January.
          I will also psot my opinion on the Adidas POwersprints(orange,grey kind) as well.
          Stay tuned

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          swiftyer on December 31, 2005 at 9:05 am #49417

          MY SHOES ARRIVED!!! STAY TUNED FOR TEST REVIEWS BY THURSDAY

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          thechosen1 on December 31, 2005 at 2:58 pm #49418

          which one's did you get? I dunno what I'm getting for the upcoming season, but I'm leaning towards the asics lite ning

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          swiftyer on December 31, 2005 at 11:56 pm #49419

          Nike Powercats and the Old POwersprints
          CAn't wait to strap em on

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          mister-c on January 2, 2006 at 3:50 am #49420

          Has anyone taken a look at the Asics Turbo Jet spike? I'm thinking about that one this year…

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          swiftyer on January 4, 2006 at 8:42 am #49421

          Ok my review.
          I tried them at practice today and lemme tell ya. They are AMAZING.
          The toebox is not narrow but it doesnt rly matter. The material is pretty stretchy but confines ur foot just enough. Length-wise, they seem pretty long. IMO, I would suggest a pair thats a size smaller or atleast half a size. If I had gotten size 13s, They would be clwon shoes.

          The spike plate is nearly identical to that of the Superflys but I felt VERY comfortable doing indoor corners in them.  Stiff palte nonetheless. Stiffer than average atleast.

          Their appearance: its a shiny green chartreuse. If your not a fan of shine, avoid these. These shoes almost look like they would glow in the dark. My entire team did however compliment them lol. Coach thought my feet were christmas.

          Also, I might suggest investing in new laces. Mine are INCREDIBLY long and I have to almost triple knot them. Finally. These shoes are VERY light. Id say they are lighter than my cyberflashes or powersprints(unfortunately, the ones i ordered were too big. I need to get a size 12.)

          Id like to note that this was my first time using them. Ill let you know of any problems or more good news if I come by it.

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          trck400mrnnr on January 5, 2006 at 11:32 pm #49422

          I saw someone running in the powercats at an earlier meet, i thought they looked disgusting…and not in the good way, nothing againts the shoe, i'm still thinking about getting a pair but in person the shoe didn't look as nice as in the pictures. I would deffinately get a pair in the black like Wariner wore at the olympics…those were hott

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          swiftyer on January 6, 2006 at 1:24 am #49423

          I would agree. I thought it was mainly the shine factor though. I like the color but if it was a dull shade of it, Id love em.

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          Mike Young on January 6, 2006 at 11:05 am #49424

          Hey guys I'm considering adding a shoe review section to the website. Who would be willing to participate? All I'd ask is that the reviews are well written and at least one paragraph in length.

          ELITETRACK Founder

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          trck400mrnnr on January 7, 2006 at 12:07 am #49425

          go for it…could be useful

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          swiftyer on January 7, 2006 at 12:54 am #49426

          Count me in. Oh, by the way Mike, thanks for the t-shirt  :thumbup: They are comfortable as can be.
          Maybe I could do a shirt review  :laugh:

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          john-c-s on January 7, 2006 at 1:14 am #49427

          Hey guys I'm considering adding a shoe review section to the website. Who would be willing to participate? All I'd ask is that the reviews are well written and at least one paragraph in length.

          Don't know how much I can contribute but will be certainly be a useful resource.

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          Josh Hurlebaus on January 7, 2006 at 10:43 am #49428

          I'd be able to help with this too.

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          pzale8018 on January 18, 2006 at 4:43 am #49429

          Happy to help

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          Derrick Brito on January 31, 2006 at 12:24 am #49430

          hey guys put which shoes you like so we can have more supporters.

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          swiftyer on January 31, 2006 at 2:37 am #49431

          I like powercats
          By the way mike, I was wondewing when you were thinking of starting that review section. I have a couple more reviews to write but iunno if i should wait for you or just give er.

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