Finally a light weight racer that has “enough shoe” for a marathon!
I have to admit, initially, I wasn’t a fan of this model. I felt it was too high of a ride to be a race shoe, yet too stiff to provide enough cushioning. My first run was on a treadmill, which didn’t simulate it as much as I would’ve needed. It felt ok on the treadmill, but felt different on the road. The next run I did with this shoe was on the road, mid way in an ultramarathon I was doing. I switched to these shoes with about 25 or so kilometers to go. By that time I was feeling stiff and was feeling the effects of the distance. When I switched to these shoes from the Brooks Green Silence, I immediately noticed the difference in cushioning. The Green Silence was a racing flat with a soft feeling cushion. The Race ST5 was light and stiff. Wrong time to do it! After this experience, I decided to use this only for treadmill runs and short, easy road runs.
I started using these more though when I was in Sydney. I decided to do easy paced long runs on them. They slowly felt more comfortable. The BioMoGo cushioning slowly adopted the contour of my feet. It started to feel better. Maybe I just got used to the feeling of the shoe, but it no longer felt as stiff as when I first used them on the road. Just like any of the Brooks models, the more I used this shoe, the better it felt!
Aside from its eye-catching color, it’s also very durable. So far after over 100kms on them, there’s still barely any sign of wear and tear. Very different from the T7 I use for shorter distances. I would highly recommend these for those targeting new personal bests in Pikermi’s (21kms) and up. They feel a bit too heavy for distances under that, but just right for the longer ones.
Pro’s:
- Light weight (8.6oz)
- Cool Upper material
- Great even when worn sockless
- Snug fit
- Durable
Cons:
- Needs to be properly broken in before using (around 30kms or more)
HydroFlow® – Dynamic viscous fluid units for heel and forefoot
enhance midsole cushioning—attenuating shock with industry
leading dampening and comfort.
BioMoGo – We’ve taken the long-lasting cushioning of our
MoGo midsole and made it more environmentally friendly. How,
you ask? By adding a non-toxic, natural additive to the MoGo
compound that encourages anaerobic microbes to munch away
once it hits an active, enclosed landfill.
Diagonal Rollbar (DRB®) – A high-density post at the medial arch
is engineered for pronation control and creates a smoother transition
from the midstance phase into the propulsion phase.
DRB® Accel – Enhances tunable torsion of the midfoot. Shank-like
thermoplastic devices vary from single units of a set modulus, to
dual-unit versions of varied modulus (tuned with higher stiffness
for medial support, the lateral side less stiff to smooth the ride).
Outsole
• HPR Green
• Forefoot Stable Pod Construction
• Contact Rubber Forefoot
HPR Green – This durable and long-wearing outsole compound
is made with dispersed silica, resulting in premium wet-dry traction
for excellent skid-resistance and a more environmentally friendly
composition.
Engineered Stable Pod Configuration – Midsole and outsole
components are engineered to set the foot in an efficient, balanced
position from heel strike to toe-off, offering maximum stability and
responsiveness.
Upper
• Moisture-managing Element Mesh
• Microfiber Overlay Materials
• Synthetic Overlay Materials
Price: Php 4,395
