My running shoe has been discontinued. I just found a good replacement (based on 2 runs so far) shoe, New Balance 880). I have a chronic knee issue - chondromalacia - that by doing a consistent run-walk approach keeps me able to continue running.
At the New Balance store I also tried this shoe's "brother" the 1080 and it was a close second in my decision process. Does anyone know if there is any real benefit to varying the shoe over different runs? Before they update the model, I plan to buy at least 2 more pair of the 880's, or maybe one additional pair plus one pair of the 1080.
If running on slightly different models is beneficial, I'll get the 1080. Or if nothing succeeds like success, I'll just run on several 880's. Thoughts?
At the New Balance store I also tried this shoe's "brother" the 1080 and it was a close second in my decision process. Does anyone know if there is any real benefit to varying the shoe over different runs? Before they update the model, I plan to buy at least 2 more pair of the 880's, or maybe one additional pair plus one pair of the 1080.
If running on slightly different models is beneficial, I'll get the 1080. Or if nothing succeeds like success, I'll just run on several 880's. Thoughts?
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