The old adage is that everything changes. On the heels of running my first Marathon in Saucony Pro Grid Triumph 4's (the yellow and black ones), I find two pieces of news that concern me:
1) Stride Rite, the parent company, was purchased by Payless Shoes.
As I read the reports, the plan is to keep the premium shoe brands separate from the retail operations. It sounds like a diversification move rather than an attempt to leverage savings by using the brand reputation to drive low-end sales in the existing sales channel. Hopefully that means continued production of high end running shoes.
2) The "neutral high-cushion" shoe that I run in is getting boring! Fall colors are white and blue; nothing super flashy. . .
3) The "neutral high-cushion" shoe is not one of the models getting "winterized." The Pro Grid Triump 4's have GREAT ventilation. Great for summer, that is. They are COLD in the winter. I heard rumors that some models in the fall will have less "breathable" (read more wind-proof) outers. But not the models I run in. Another winter of heavy wool sox and cold toes!
I have attempted to run in both Nike and Addidas. I had problems with both shoes and will stick with my Saucony as long as I can. I have 3 active pair and two retired pair in my closet, and I will need to add a pair or two in July for the fall season.
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