Kayano VIII or 2080?

[Mike L]

I can get the Kayano VIII for about the same as the 2080? Anyone tried both of these out? Which
would you pick? I hear the VIII's are not that well cushioned.

[Clogicrogerc]

For a long shoe life, the Kayano. If you are heavy, the Kayano.

I found the 2080 felt lighter, more comfortable and softer underfoot, as if it were better cushioned
(though I don't believ e it is).

I am 133 Lb and a moderate overpronator. I've had 2030s, 2070s and an old Kayano V11. I liked all
three. I like the 2080 much better than the 2070 - mainly as I got hold of it in a 2E fit which is
great for me.

Can you not go to a store that lets you try both on and have a short test run? Even a few yards
would probably answer your question.

Happy shopping :)

R

[Bill Rodgers]

>I can get the Kayano VIII for about the same as the 2080?

Go with the 2080.

Bill R.

[Ron Natalie]

"CLogicRogerC" <clogicrogerc@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20030210115750.11231.00000308@mb-dh.aol.com...
> For a long shoe life, the Kayano. If you are heavy, the Kayano.
>
> I am 133 Lb and a moderate overpronator. I've had 2030s, 2070s and an old Kayano V11. I liked all
> three. I like the 2080 much better than the 2070 - mainly as I got hold of it in a 2E fit which is
> great for me.

I have tried all of these as well. At right about 200 lbs, I'm currently using the Kayano's, hoping
they'll hold up well.

[Mike L]

Thanks Phil. In article <mjZ1a.11$s37.630@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au>, "spud"
<pmurphy@cochlear.com.au> wrote:
>I've run in both 2070s and Kayano VIII and have to say the Kayanos last a lot longer about 200
>miles more. They are heavier than the 2070s but built much better. I weigh 155lb and can get around
>650 miles with them.
>
>Phil
>
>
>"Mike L" <mike@SPAMOFFpartshandler.on.ca> wrote in message
>news:9GQ1a.29340$Ww1.218573@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> I can get the Kayano VIII for about the same as the 2080? Anyone tried
>both of
>> these out? Which would you pick? I hear the VIII's are not that well cushioned.

[Doug Freese]

Ron Natalie wrote:

>>I am 133 Lb and a moderate overpronator. I've had 2030s, 2070s and an old Kayano V11. I liked all
>>three. I like the 2080 much better than the 2070 - mainly as I got hold of it in a 2E fit which is
>>great for me.

Interesting. I liked the 70's better and the 2E have been around for a long time. I weight 175ish
and wear 13 EE. I have not tried any of the Kayano models - too much $$$$$.

What I just noticed, and a few others also noted, is I only got about 400 miles out of the 80's
while I got 500 from the 70's.

--
Caveat Lector "the further you go outside, the further you go inside" - B. McKibben Doug Freese
dfreese@hvc.rr.com

[Mike L]

If you notice, that's last year's model, the VIII, which I can buy for $10 less than the 80's. You
may want to check into that too. I think I'm going to sneak out and buy a pair next week. If I do
I'll follow up.

In article <3E47F6FF.10404@hvc.rr.com>, Doug Freese <dfreese@hvc.rr.com> wrote:
>Interesting. I liked the 70's better and the 2E have been around for a long time. I weight 175ish
>and wear 13 EE. I have not tried any of the Kayano models - too much $$$$$.
>
>What I just noticed, and a few others also noted, is I only got about 400 miles out of the 80's
>while I got 500 from the 70's.