girl4god27
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In the past the gen1 and now gen 2 of this sneaker have been my favorite thing to train in - and has been an absolutely perfect fit.
As for the newer model of the f-lite 235, I heard that it is now not a zero drop, which is disappointing, and also that the toe box is smaller, which is an absolute deal breaker.
I'm seeking something that performs well for most activities, especially moderately heavy lifting, and sprinting. Distance running is not a priority. I have a strong preference for something zero-drop, with relatively thin/ lightly cushioned soles.
I have already tried the inov-8 xf-210 and it was much too narrow in the toe box, but the rest of the sneaker fit good fwiw. The only sneaker I am seriously considering right now is the vivo Primus lite 3, though I have gotten the impression that it will be a much thinner and less cushioned sole.
Update:
Ordered the gen3 f-lite 235s. Returned them because they have too much cushioning on the front of the sole, a noticeably narrower toe box, and less firm upper around the heel/ankle, but stiffer upper around the middle of the foot and toe box. Overall, a huge downgrade from the gen2. Returning and trying vivo Primus lite 3.
Update 2:
Got vivo Primus lite 3 in my usual size. Slightly too big around the heel and the mid foot with nearly 3cm of dead space in front of my toes ? Sizing down and hoping for the best.
Update 3:
I got the vivo Primus lite 3 one size smaller than my usual size, perfect fit overall. A bit stiffer, and less arch support than I am accustomed to, but overall very very comfortable. I'll likely buy a couple more pairs of these just to keep as backups.
As for the newer model of the f-lite 235, I heard that it is now not a zero drop, which is disappointing, and also that the toe box is smaller, which is an absolute deal breaker.
I'm seeking something that performs well for most activities, especially moderately heavy lifting, and sprinting. Distance running is not a priority. I have a strong preference for something zero-drop, with relatively thin/ lightly cushioned soles.
I have already tried the inov-8 xf-210 and it was much too narrow in the toe box, but the rest of the sneaker fit good fwiw. The only sneaker I am seriously considering right now is the vivo Primus lite 3, though I have gotten the impression that it will be a much thinner and less cushioned sole.
Update:
Ordered the gen3 f-lite 235s. Returned them because they have too much cushioning on the front of the sole, a noticeably narrower toe box, and less firm upper around the heel/ankle, but stiffer upper around the middle of the foot and toe box. Overall, a huge downgrade from the gen2. Returning and trying vivo Primus lite 3.
Update 2:
Got vivo Primus lite 3 in my usual size. Slightly too big around the heel and the mid foot with nearly 3cm of dead space in front of my toes ? Sizing down and hoping for the best.
Update 3:
I got the vivo Primus lite 3 one size smaller than my usual size, perfect fit overall. A bit stiffer, and less arch support than I am accustomed to, but overall very very comfortable. I'll likely buy a couple more pairs of these just to keep as backups.
