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10 Replies Last post: May 1, 2004 6:56 PM by Guest

Guest

Apr 26, 2004 1:30 PM

Nike Shox - are they worth it?

Hello all - Although I am new to your forum, I am not new to running - but I am looking for an opinion on the Nike Shox Turbo - has anyone tried it? I have been running in Nikes for years and I love them - my favorite has been the Pegasus, but I am curious about the Shox. Any input would be welcome!
Thanks.

Born to Run060

557 posts since
Jul 1, 2002

1. Apr 27, 2004 12:20 AM

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Re: Nike Shox - are they worth it?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by praktiklyperfect:
Hello all - Although I am new to your forum, I am not new to running - but I am looking for an opinion on the Nike Shox Turbo - has anyone tried it? I have been running in Nikes for years and I love them - my favorite has been the Pegasus, but I am curious about the Shox. Any input would be welcome!
Thanks.<HR>

My opinion is that they're for slow heavy people. Seriously, the heel is way to high and narrow--even if you don't roll your ankle you're going to seriously shorten, and therefore weaken, your achilles.

mdueceone

1 posts since
Mar 16, 2004

2. Apr 27, 2004 12:33 AM

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Re: Nike Shox - are they worth it?

Turbos have good heel cushioning, but do not have air in the forefoot. They also lack stability. The pegasus has a full length encapsulated air sole. If you like NIKE and want more shoe you could try the NIKE AIR TAILWIND or the New Air Max that is supposed to be launche this Winter.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by praktiklyperfect:
Hello all - Although I am new to your forum, I am not new to running - but I am looking for an opinion on the Nike Shox Turbo - has anyone tried it? I have been running in Nikes for years and I love them - my favorite has been the Pegasus, but I am curious about the Shox. Any input would be welcome!
Thanks.<HR>

Guest

3. Apr 27, 2004 8:31 AM

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Re: Nike Shox - are they worth it?

Thanks for the input!

Professor010

613 posts since
Nov 6, 2002

4. Apr 27, 2004 8:37 AM

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Re: Nike Shox - are they worth it?

hehe the shox sure look cool tho!

luckylily

290 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

5. Apr 27, 2004 8:51 AM

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Re: Nike Shox - are they worth it?

from what I understand, only the newest Shox model is a Bowerman shoe (nike lingo for technical running shoe, as opposed to overpriced branded merchandise that just looks cool but has no practical value)

So, unless you are looking at the very latest one, I wouldn't bother. And if you are, I'd still get a second opinion from a running store running geek. THey are the best!

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Guest

6. Apr 27, 2004 7:33 PM

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Re: Nike Shox - are they worth it?

thanks again! I think I am going to pass on the shox - I haven't heard anything good about them.

ADAM1100XX

45 posts since
Jan 5, 2004

7. Apr 28, 2004 6:15 AM

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Re: Nike Shox - are they worth it?

The Pegasus are great for under pronators (little ankle movement durning run). The shox I think are just the opposite.

Guest

8. Apr 28, 2004 3:08 PM

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Re: Nike Shox - are they worth it?

I wear Shox only for leisure cuz they look cool and feel good while walking. They are TOO cusioned to train in, not much stability due to the cushioning, and they are just flat out SLOOW. If you are not worried about turnover at all, have good ankles and naturally good mechanics then they might be alright for you. I just bought a pair of ASICS Gel KAYANO 10" and they have been worth every bit of 130$ I recommend the KAYANO to anyone for atleast a try. Ill never train in SHOX.Good Luck.

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eadavenp

1 posts since
Mar 3, 2004

9. Apr 28, 2004 11:26 PM

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Re: Nike Shox - are they worth it?

i love my triax...they are great for my super pronated self.

Guest

10. May 1, 2004 6:56 PM

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Re: Nike Shox - are they worth it?

I have the shox and i think they are very nice they are extremely comfortable and they look cool enogh to wear around also they keep your foot cool because of the mesh on the shoe

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