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In article <1992Nov23.160122.6484@risky.ecs.umass.edu> giovin@medr3.ecs.umass.edu (Rocky J Giovinazzo) writes:
>Since Nike comments are abundant now, I thought I'd ask if anyone
>has Air Hurache?  They look neat, but not too promising as a 
>running shoe.  Is there really any support with that little 
>strap on the back?  
>
>Rocky Giovinazzo
>giovinaz@hks.hks.com
>
>P.S. No... I'm not looking for a new shoe, just curious.

I've run about 15,000 miles in the past 6 years, going through a few pairs
of Nike air Pegasus, 10 pairs of Asics (the soles on those things last about
400 miles), and 2 pairs of Huaraches.  The Huaraches are without a doubt the
softest, most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever run in.  The soles are also
extremely durable (I've got around 1500 miles on one pair and 1000 on the
other, and they might go 2000 each).  The midsole isn't breaking down at all:
they're as soft and stable now as the day I got them.

Now, I'm not all that heavy (6', 160 lb), and I my stride is pretty 
biomechanically correct, so other than mileage, I'm pretty easy on shoes,
at least as far as the midsole goes.

Five or six years ago I ran on Nikes, but the Air Max's of the time were
narrow, and they hurt my feet.  I got pissed at Nike and tried some of the
Asics, and was really happy with them, except the blown-rubber soles were
about as durable as the soles on racing shoes.  Then I decided to try the
Huaraches, and as long as they make them they're the only thing I'll train
in, they're that good.  Problem is, Nike is concerned with model years as
auto manufacturers are, and they may change a perfect thing.

p.s.  The heel strap works great, the shoes are snug without being too tight,
and more comfortable than normal shoes.

In case you haven't guessed, I'd say: if you can wear these shoes (and not
everyone can), they're the best training shoes ever.

Bill