Boulder Running Company
I ventured south to Boulder Running Company in Littleton and picked up some gear tonight. General Manager Brock Quimby was on hand to help me out and provided a pleasant shopping experience.
I picked up a pair of Brooks Racer ST 4, in my quest to move to more minimalist footwear. The ST 4 tip the scales at 8.6 ounces.
I tried on a few other “heavier” racing flats, looking for something in the 8-9 ounce range but found the Brooks to be the most comfortable. Also picked up two new singlets and shorts and it’s true what they say about running shorts. In the past I would buy the longer running shorts, but now when I wear them, especially on hot days they just bother me.
Anyway, if you need some running gear stop by the BRC Store in Littleton and tell them RunColo sent ya!
Watch out…those ST’s mean ’stability’ I think. That means it has a high arch, which might counteract the minimalist idea, despite having a light weight.
I wore the yellow Brooks ST’s for a few years of racing…I just retired them last year, not knowing or thinking that it was a “stability” racer(trainer). But then, I’m taking this knowledge from a running store guy around here…
You’re right, it is, but stability for a racing shoe or performance trainer is a lot different than a stability/cushioned shoe that weighs 12 ounces.