If you love logging miles in a lightweight trainer or prefer to use a lightweight trainer as a racing shoe, get excited! Big River has several great new options on our shoe wall for the lightweight trainer lover. See below for our new favorites! Our staff would be happy to explore the best lightweight trainer option for you, based on your body’s specific needs and your fitness goals. Click HERE to learn more about why lightweight trainers could help you as a runner.
Brooks Launch 2 — in stores now!
The Brooks Launch 2.0 is ready for take-off! With adaptive cushioning for increased comfort and great energy return, quick heel-to-toe transitions, and a no-sew upper for lighter weight and a snug fit, the new Launch is ready to rocket you into great new runs. Built on a universal contoured platform, the Launch 2 is best for road running and racing. With a 10 mm heel to toe drop and weighing in at 9.8 oz, this shoe is a great option for a speedier shoe with a little more substance. The Launch is new to Big River and available at all four locations now!
Brooks Pure Flow 4 — in stores now!
Lightweight has never felt so cushioned! The Brooks Pure Flow 4 offers a pillowy feel while delivering all the features you would expect out of a performance shoe. The rounded heel suggests an ideal midfoot strike while the improved toe-flex allows for a more powerful push-off. Improvements made to the upper were the wider Nav band for a more comfortable fit and the sleek, new upper material added no additional weight. Still a mere 8.6 oz, built on the anatomical last, and 4 mm drop the Pure Flow 4 says, “let’s go!” Now available at all four Big River locations!
New Balance Boracay — arriving soon!
Inspired by the feeling you get on a tranquil beach and named after one of the smoothest, sandy beaches in the world, the New Balance Fresh Foam Boracay is a “beach cruiser” of a running shoe, but without the weight! The breathable upper mesh allows for total comfort and the no-sew application accommodates a variety of foot shapes well. The heel to toe drop is 4 mm and weighs 9.3 oz. The Fresh Foam cushioning system is lightweight yet durable. This is a great shoe for long runs and shorter distances for those who like a lower heel to toe drop but a little more cushion. Big River can’t wait for this new shoe addition to hit stores! It will be here any day at all four stores!
New Balance Zante — arriving in March!
Merge into the fast lane of comfort! Meet the Zante from New Balance, the slightly edgier cousin to the Boracay. Named after one of the most popular islands in Greece where people go to see and be seen, this speedy lightweight trainer is appropriate for training or racing. With a Fresh Foam midsole, and an aggressive toe spring, the lightweight Zante offers a fast, responsive ride. The no-sew bootie upper hugs the foot nicely and the snug midfoot wrap ensures a performance fit. With a 6 mm heel to toe drop and responsive design, you’ll hardly notice the 7.5 oz trainer on your foot. Get ready to move into the fast lane! The Zante won’t arrive until March, but it will be worth the wait!
