I started running in Saucony's Stabl CS or a similar show when I started running back in 2007. It's for severe over pronators and has a 12 mm drop and is HEAVY! This fall I decided to try transitioning to the Kinvara 2 - 4 mm drop. I picked the Kinvara because of the reviews here on TE and TE's return policy on shoes. I waited until I was done racing for the season to experiment. I had been going around barefoot or in barefoot type all summer - including doing some serious hiking. I did try running in my Merrill barefoot shoes, but decided I needed some cushioning.

I did a few short runs at first in the Kinvaras - 2 to 3 miles and my longer runs in the heavy shoes. I have now switched entirely to the Kinvaras. What I like about them is they force me to run "light". I've always been sort of heavy on my feet, but they helped me to become a "lighter" runner. And I think the bright colors are cool.

Veronica