Review on Saucony Mens Cortana Running Viziorange Men's Shoes by Nathan Byard

I've tried pretty much every type of running shoe on the market. I started with the Brooks Glyercin and NB 1080 a few years ago and eventually switched to a minimalist shoe due to some hip issues (hereditary, not shoe related). After mastering forefoot and toe landing in a minimalist shoe, I dove into the natural world of barefoot running with Merrell Road Gloves and other nearly unsold shoes. But then fatigue fractures followed. Ouch. It's time for more additions. After much research. Newton tried. They are alright. but. strange. They had the right pad, but the sizing was odd and the forefoot arch was a distraction. I still use them occasionally, but I don't prefer them. Then I bought Saucony Kinvara. I really like her. But for long runs (10+ miles) I needed a little more cushioning. After further research I found out that the Saucony Cortana is a running shoe by Kinvara. with more cushioning! Ideal! Kinvara was a bit tight in a size 12, so I ordered the Cortana 3 in a size 12.5. After two "short" runs (5 and 8 miles) and two long runs (16 miles each), they were definitely the winners. Lots of cushioning. No "hot spots". Great fit. You look great. Not as light as other sandals and minimalist shoes (including Kinvara), but definitely lighter than other cushioned shoes in this class. The rubber on the bottom is a lot stronger than the Kinvara and they have an extra heel support frame so I expect them to last a while. I'm a neutral runner, but Saucony added a little assist control to them with long-distance runners in mind - that little assist really helps in the last two miles when you're feeling a little lazy. I plan to use them for long runs and recovery runs and the Kinvara for shorter runs, intervals and races.