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hairy_porker
post Mar 17 2023, 02:31 PM

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QUOTE(ChipZ @ Mar 9 2023, 04:16 PM)
Anyone bought from Al-ikhsan before? Just noticed their running shoes (even latest models) are cheaper than the others
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It's seems legit. A friend bought it on the physicals shop.
Online never tried. if want to get online, I'd rathe use ecom platform ie: LZD via their official store.
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post Mar 18 2023, 11:56 PM

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Just went to try out both the nike pengasus 39 and asics novablast 3 and both are almost the same price. The novablast 3 feels so much bouncier and has so much more cushioning compared to the pengasus 39 but dumb fk am I still went to purchase the pengasus 39 instead. Immediately regretted my decision hoping I can get an exchange with a novablast 3...........
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post Mar 20 2023, 04:56 PM

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QUOTE(ricardomilos96 @ Mar 18 2023, 11:56 PM)
Just went to try out both the nike pengasus 39 and asics novablast 3 and both are almost the same price. The novablast 3 feels so much bouncier and has so much more cushioning compared to the pengasus 39 but dumb fk am I still went to purchase the pengasus 39 instead. Immediately regretted my decision hoping I can get an exchange with a novablast 3...........
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Been there bro, I bought Nike before because of their hyped and in my opinion is the best looking running shoes in the market.

Peg 39 is actually pretty versatile daily trainer.
It's just that now competition is so good in running shoes. There are better one for the price like NVB 3 like you experienced. Although very different character. So some may prefer the peg 39.

My problem with Nike current line up is that it fits really narrow. Might risk having bunion; specifically when you're having wide feet.

To share how narrow Nike shoes nowadays, normally I wear US 8, with other brand I can do lacing or half or half size up. But in Nike generally have to upsize to 11 or even 12 if I follow the width of my feet. it feels like wearing flippers lol So I can't wear it without risking . Your millage may vary.

Nike has peg 39 with extra wide option online, I never able to find on the shop, so I skip, not worth the risk.

Another reason Nike isn't my current choice: it is also not known for the durability, Though they have the better if not best return policy. I heard some able to claim the alphafly that air zoom having "pecah" prematurely.
Not sure if also applied to everyone, or lower tier item.


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post Mar 20 2023, 09:48 PM

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QUOTE(hairy_porker @ Mar 20 2023, 04:56 PM)
Been there bro, I bought Nike before because of their hyped and in my opinion is the best looking running shoes in the market.

Peg 39 is actually pretty versatile daily trainer.
It's just that now competition is so good in running shoes. There are better one for the price like NVB 3 like you experienced. Although very different character. So some may prefer the peg 39.

My problem with Nike current line up is that it fits really narrow. Might risk having bunion; specifically when you're having wide feet.

To share how narrow Nike shoes nowadays, normally I wear US 8, with other brand I can do lacing or half or half size up. But in Nike generally have to upsize to 11 or even 12 if I follow the width of my feet. it feels like wearing flippers lol  So I can't wear it without risking . Your millage may vary.

Nike has peg 39 with extra wide option online, I never able to find on the shop, so I skip, not worth the risk.

Another reason Nike isn't my current choice: it is also not known for the durability, Though they have the better if not best return policy. I heard some able to claim the alphafly that air zoom having "pecah" prematurely.
Not sure if also applied to everyone, or lower tier item.
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Just managed to get an exchange with the Novablast 3 and couldn't be happier before. It feels so much better than the Pegasus 39 just like how bouncy it feels and even managed to break my personal best on a 5km today. biggrin.gif

Overall satisfied and no regrets. Won't return to Nike anytime soon for now
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post Mar 21 2023, 05:40 PM

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QUOTE(hairy_porker @ Mar 20 2023, 04:56 PM)
Been there bro, I bought Nike before because of their hyped and in my opinion is the best looking running shoes in the market.

Peg 39 is actually pretty versatile daily trainer.
It's just that now competition is so good in running shoes. There are better one for the price like NVB 3 like you experienced. Although very different character. So some may prefer the peg 39.

My problem with Nike current line up is that it fits really narrow. Might risk having bunion; specifically when you're having wide feet.

To share how narrow Nike shoes nowadays, normally I wear US 8, with other brand I can do lacing or half or half size up. But in Nike generally have to upsize to 11 or even 12 if I follow the width of my feet. it feels like wearing flippers lol  So I can't wear it without risking . Your millage may vary.

Nike has peg 39 with extra wide option online, I never able to find on the shop, so I skip, not worth the risk.

Another reason Nike isn't my current choice: it is also not known for the durability, Though they have the better if not best return policy. I heard some able to claim the alphafly that air zoom having "pecah" prematurely.
Not sure if also applied to everyone, or lower tier item.
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What models (doesn't have to be Nike) are a little wider? I normally wear wide sizes but sometimes a half size up on M is fine.
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post Mar 21 2023, 07:23 PM

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QUOTE(ricardomilos96 @ Mar 20 2023, 09:48 PM)
Just managed to get an exchange with the Novablast 3 and couldn't be happier before. It feels so much better than the Pegasus 39 just like how bouncy it feels and even managed to break my personal best on a 5km today. biggrin.gif

Overall satisfied and no regrets. Won't return to Nike anytime soon for now
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Good to hear you are able to get the shoes you like!
Where did you get it? any tips how you managed to exchange hahaha
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post Mar 21 2023, 07:59 PM

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QUOTE(imbibug @ Mar 21 2023, 05:40 PM)
What models (doesn't have to be Nike) are a little wider? I normally wear wide sizes but sometimes a half size up on M is fine.
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What do you mean by up on M is fine? do you mean D, not 2E or 4E?

what type of shoes are you looking for? Daily trainer, tempo, recovery, stability, race day?
I am not expert but recently got bitten by running bug again, so keep researching and ended up buying too many shoes.

All I can say is that always better to go to shop and try. One tips is to take out the insole and put your feet on the top of it; of course asked politely first biggrin.gif
Because all of us have different part that have widest; mine so happen on the mid section. Some manufacturer even using same size of insole until certain sizing and the wide or extra offering still using the same insole; which can cause rubbing problem / discomfort on the longer run.

Even the 2E or even 4E sometimes does not work; while sometimes upsizing works depending on the model.

With that said; here is the shoes that currently works for me and do enjoy them:
1. Daily trainers: Reebok Floatride Energy 3; need to upsize 1/2 and lace with skipping the first row.
This shoes really deserves more love. The midsole is really good. very versatile. Can be use for tempo shoes as well if you want to. Good grip and ground contact feel so still can be used for non technical tracking.
It's really durable as well, 200km an it's still as good; if not better than first day.
Best of all it's also very affordable. Rebook is always offers good value for money.
Though longer run (10+km) my feet starting to ask for better cushioning; likely that I am not strong enough not necessary the shoes.

2. Tempo: Adidas Zero 5 Tokyo; need to upsize 1/2 and lace with skipping the first row.
the midfoot is so tiny and rubs my midfoot; so I can only wear it for max 5km

3. Recovery: Bondi X: true to size the upper is stretchy and the base is big
though have issue on heel lock and the prize is pretty high. And no carbon fiber "flick" sensation.
Despite all the drawbacks it helped me recovering from plantar fasciitis though.

4. Race day: Puma Deviate Nitro 2; true to size but still need to lace with skipping the first row.
I am surprised that Nitro series of Puma has widish midfoot; I never able to try previously because it was really narrow.
and when trying the velocity nitro I have to up 1/2 size. Strange as the deviate nitro is carbon fiber and the velocity is daily trainers.

Honorable mention:
GT2000 v3 4E my favorite shoes all the time
It flexible, despite stability shoes, which helps me transition from heel striker to fore-midfoot strike smile.gif
Build like a tank; I clocked 1000km+ and time to time I still wear it for walking or running at treadmill.
The newer version runs narrow and cannot find the extra wide (4E)

Would like to try but still having too many shoes lol and wait for discount XD
1. Asics Novablast 3 Wide 2E
2. Puma Foreverun yet to try the sizing

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post Mar 21 2023, 08:29 PM

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QUOTE(hairy_porker @ Mar 21 2023, 07:59 PM)
What do you mean by up on M is fine? do you mean D, not 2E or 4E?

what type of shoes are you looking for? Daily trainer, tempo, recovery, stability, race day?
I am not expert but recently got bitten by running bug again, so keep researching and ended up buying too many shoes.
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Yes I mean D. I'm not an advanced runner so I just have several training and lighter shoes for faster and race day runs. I'll look into your picks.

 

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