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I just switched from Brooks Ghost back to Asics. They definitely have a different feel but they’ve been great for training for a half-marathon. Snag the previous year’s model if you want a discount.
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We might be in the golden era of running shoes. Actually we might be on the decline from it on second thought.
But the running shoes of today are not the running shoes of 10 years ago. And they’re not the running shoes of four years ago.
Let me know if you need help picking a running shoe!
Current rotation:
• New Balance 1080 v13 for slower longer runs
• ASICS Novablast 4 for peppier tempo runs
• HOKA Mafate Speed 4 for trail
• New Balance Rebel v4 for something in between
Feb 20, 2024
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Agree with you on Cliftons, I’ve always felt like the arch on those was too high for me.
Asics seem to be the darlings of the last couple years with less hype around the Saucony Endorphin line. Depends what kinda feel you want but all these are cushioned well just will have a different response.
Novablast a bit leaner, responsive faster feel
Nimbus well cushioned slower feeling
Superblast bouncy and well cushioned. Its technically over stack height for races I think, but I credit that shoe for keeping me in the game over some heavy training periods. I’d lean Novablast for shorter efforts.
NB 1080 and Rebel 4 are getting some good reviews.
There are so many good shoes out there right now from tons of brands.
My personal rotation at the moment
Atreyu Daily Trainer 1 and have the 1.2 to be delivered today.
NB Rebel 2. Favorite shoe ever, it’s old but I stocked up on pairs and now they’re getting up there in miles. Thinking Topo Cyclone 2 next?
Asics Superblast
Norda 001 for the trails.
Apr 6, 2024
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Alright y'all, standards have gotten a little lax around here and rec quality has taken a dip (I'm including myself in this). Here are some pointers for High Rec Standards.
ANATOMY OF A REC:
TITLE—This is the rec or recommendations. This is NOT a lead in. Type exactly what you're recommending here. What appears in the Title should finish this sentence, "I recommend _____."
BODY—This supports the rec and anything goes. Supporting statements, supporting essays, additional recs, you can get silly, you can pontificate. You can do anything you want. Except putting the main rec down here. Where does it go? That's right. In the Title 👆
IMAGE—No rules. Add one to preference. It can be relevant or a non sequitur.
LINK—I highly recommend links but it's not as important as the Title or Body. If you are recommending something that has an online presence (music, movies, websites, products, etc.), Piffies want to click on it immediately. Don't make us google. Be kind a leave a link.
EMOJI—No rules. Express yourself.
ANTI-RECS:
They exist and they are valid recs. "Anti-Rec: _____" clearly communicates this is something best avoided. But a better way format this type of Rec is to use a modifier or verb that flows with "I recommend _____." Ex. I recommend... Not Eating Tacks, Avoiding Area X, Leaving Off the Anchovies, etc.—(Formatting Anti-Recs this way first recommended by tyler the Creator)
ANATOMY OF AN ASK:
TITLE—This is the question or topic of the Ask. Asks can solicit advice or start a discussion. You have some flexibility here because the Ask is expected to be expounded upon in the body if it needs more context. Just be clear. Again, this is not a lead in. Be direct and ask the question or state the topic.
BODY—Provide more context. Narrow the recommendation field. Add relevant links. Remember, the Ask goes in the Title 👆
EMOJI—No rules. Express yourself.
ANSWERING AN ASK—Recs on Asks can break style as dictated by the Ask. If the Ask is looking for Recs, give Recs following style. If it's asking for opinions, give your opinion. Asking for links? Give links! Respond however you would respond some someone IRL. Asks start a conversation so you can be more conversational. But keep in mind that these Recs will appear in the main feed. So where you can maintain Rec style, do so.
Example: WHAT’S YOUR CURRENT LETTERBOXD TOP 4?
A response to this with High Rec Standards would look something like this:
TITLE—Lists your current Letterboxd top 4. You are recommending these four movies.
BODY—Free reign here. Drop your Letterboxd @. Talk about the movies. Make a quip. Emoji. Relevant links. Nothing.
IMAGE—Optional. Screenshot of your top four. Frame from a movie. Dealer's choice.
LINK—Add your Letterboxd profile only if you want to be found.
EMOJI—Whatever. But it'd be nice if it was relevant.
DISCLAIMER:
This is a living community document! These are only my recommendations for a foundation. Debate and Discussion of proper style are Encouraged. Any editions and changes to the PI.FYI STYLE GUIDE will be notated with attribution.
Changelog:
07.26.2024—Clarified a Rec is not limited to one recommendation. Recs can recommend multiple things. Thanks to shegoestoanotherschool for identifying the issue. / Added guidance for Anti-Rec format.
02.11.2025—Moved SpongeBob Bubble Blowing Technique video link from the top level into the body ("some pointers") so the embed wouldn't override the High Quality instructional graphic.
Jul 25, 2024
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This combo has just been here the whole time?!
Feb 6, 2025
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i will eat one every day i do not give a fuck anymore
Jan 30, 2024