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I agree with the feel of the sole being the main difference... I think the racers are great to use if you want to do a quick speed workout on a track and if they are laced up good they really feel like a second sock
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yeezy only wore the trainers
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Kanye has been seen in trainers as far as I know, not racers. But the racers are more popular because the silhouette of them is wonderful, they're very light, and a perfect summer shoe with or without socks. Honestly, not many people that I know actually use the zoom fk's for running, they use them for casual wear which still is
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Awesome shots of those chlorines. Been waiting for some detailed pics.
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Agree with what's been said. The racers to me feel a lot less stable and wouldn't really be that great as an everyday workout shoe especially for cross fit or plyometrics. Just running. I actually prefer the more stable feel of the trainers just wish there were some available in the new blue. Racers are similar to Roshes IMO - casual wear with people falling all over themselves to wear them for fashion, but not that great of a workout shoe if that is what you are after.
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There is a lot of bounce to the racers. Went for a run in them, really digging the grip, but I second the statement that they are unstable. The vent-like toebox really helped with keeping me cool. Still, aesthetically these are great. Really liking them thus far.
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I purchased a pair of Racers from the outlets for $70 last December with the pure intention of running in them, especially for the price. I just couldn't stand how they felt, so I sold them ASAP. I guess once you've been running in Lunarlite (now Lunarlon) for a few years, your feet become spoiled. Any thing over $100 for the Racers is just a robbery, IMHO. If you want to use the Racers for performance, I'd definitely look at the Lunaracer3, which are a fraction of the price and feel so much better. The Trainers, on the other hand, I can stomach.
Again, I understand we all have our preferences. 
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We get it bro, you dislike the Zoom FKs
With that being said, since I've started wearing Racers I can barely stand or force myself to wear the one pair of Lunars I have. Yes, they may be slightly more comfortable to certain people, but in terms of overall look and style, the Lunar sole is far less attractive (not to mention the added padding of the entire FK1 shoe).
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Swapped out ribbon laces for oval white laces. They look so much cleaner IMO
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someone was asking for the red racer/volt link for nike. Below is the link. For some reason the red keep popping up and going away. There is still a FSR of them. Bookmark this link as all the racers that go on clearance end up at this address.
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/n...ummer-2013-and-flyknit-collective-p-213/11100
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/n...ummer-2013-and-flyknit-collective-p-213/11100
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completely agree with the lunars. i've been using lunarglide 3s to run in and love it. tried running in racers once, but agree with vader and others, they're pretty unstable to me, personally, as i don't always run on the balls of my feet.I purchased a pair of Racers from the outlets for $70 last December with the pure intention of running in them, especially for the price. I just couldn't stand how they felt, so I sold them ASAP. I guess once you've been running in Lunarlite (now Lunarlon) for a few years, your feet become spoiled. Any thing over $100 for the Racers is just a robbery, IMHO. If you want to use the Racers for performance, I'd definitely look at the Lunaracer3, which are a fraction of the price and feel so much better. The Trainers, on the other hand, I can stomach.Again, I understand we all have our preferences.
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anybody know if runnerinn.com is legitimate?
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We get it bro, you dislike the Zoom FKs
With that being said, since I've started wearing Racers I can barely stand or force myself to wear the one pair of Lunars I have. Yes, they may be slightly more comfortable to certain people, but in terms of overall look and style, the Lunar sole is far less attractive (not to mention the added padding of the entire FK1 shoe).
awesome pics...can't wait for them.are those the new balance laces?how many inches long?
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We get it bro, you dislike theZoom FKsFK Racers
With that being said, since I've started wearing Racers I can barely stand or force myself to wear the one pair of Lunars I have. Yes, they may be slightly more comfortable to certain people, but in terms of overall look and style, the Lunar sole is far less attractive (not to mention the added padding of the entire FK1 shoe).
Fixed. It's just the Racers that I dislike. The Trainers, I can stomach. If they only had colored outsoles, I'd have definitely own more than one right now.
I love running and am a forefoot runner. I've run only three official races though; two Fulls (PR: 3:30) and 1 Half (PR: 1: 36). When I get a shoe for running, I have good sense what shoe can help me perform better, and the Racers feel so obsolete compared to the other runners Nike has available, imo. I feel like I'd get injuried running in them.
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oh you're a REAL runner lol. i only run on the treadmill and the track so your conclusions are much more credible than mine hahahFixed.
It's just the Racers that I dislike. The Trainers, I can stomach. If they only had colored outsoles, I'd have definitely own more than one right now.
I love running and am a forefoot runner. I've run only three official races though; two Fulls (PR: 3:30) and 1 Half (PR: 1: 36). When I get a shoe for running, I have good sense what shoe can help me perform better, and the Racers feel so obsolete compared to the other runners Nike has available, imo. I feel like I'd get injuried running in them.
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Sorry, bro. I didn't mean it to be like that.
Let's get this thread back on a positive vibe... More collection/pick-up pics, please!
........ more of the Trainers though, jk!- 937
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I feel like I'd get injuried running in them.
+1 on this - I feel the same way. If you have ever twisted an ankle (basketball injuries from the past for me) I'd recommend staying away from the racers. They really are just some fancy flimsy fabric on top of some cushioned soles. Great looks but that's it.
+1 on this - I feel the same way. If you have ever twisted an ankle (basketball injuries from the past for me) I'd recommend staying away from the racers. They really are just some fancy flimsy fabric on top of some cushioned soles. Great looks but that's it.
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haha nah man, no offense takenSorry, bro. I didn't mean it to be like that.
Let's get this thread back on a positive vibe... More collection/pick-up pics, please!........ more of the Trainers though, jk!
but yea, back on topic. i finally receive my yellow and chlorine blue racers on wednesday from RRS. can't wait to get those
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Let's get this thread back on a positive vibe... More collection/pick-up pics, please!
Here you go. My full OG trainer set (I don't wear white).
Will post better pics later in the week.
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Here you go. My full OG trainer set (I don't wear white).
Will post better pics later in the week.
You're are dirty ***! Ugh I will lay here and weep. Sex
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Here you go. My full OG trainer set (I don't wear white).
Will post better pics later in the week.
That's what I'm talkin' about!
You've got all the best ones (Volts, Red, Glows and Total Oranges), imo. Are you settled with the Trainers now?
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Yup. Don't want/need the whites. Very satisfiedThat's what I'm talkin' about!You've got all the best ones (Volts, Red, Glows and Total Oranges), imo. Are you settled with the Trainers now?
