New Balance RC 5000 Shoe Review
Shoe Name: NEW BALANCE 5000
Model: RC5000
Weight: 3.2 oz
Price: MSRP $124.99
Drop: 5mm
Forefoot: A bit too narrow for what I like. Being used to a wide toebox similar to the minimus, this felt constricting to my toes. Can still run in though. Much better the the extremely narrow Nike FlyKnit
Cushion: Revlite foam is really noticeable in the heel and is great for longer runs when tiring cause the heel to strike little more then normal after the forefoot strike. Does tend to push up against the arch in the medial part of the shoe
Flexibility: Bends in the middle but can’t completely roll up.
Overall: Not a true minimalist shoe but recommend. Designed as a racing flat I would save this shoe for races. Though not intended for marathons, I think for runners used to minimalist shoes, this makes for a great racing shoe for a half marathon or full marathon.
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Dr. Nick Campitelli
Dr. Campitelli is a podiatrist in Akron, OH specializing in foot and ankle surgery with an interest and enthusiasm for running as well as helping runners with injuries. For the past several years he has been treating running injuries in patients by fixing their form and transitioning them to minimalist shoes. Having treated runners with all types of injuries through conservative measures with orthotics and shoe gear changes to reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Campitelli has brought what works best and is most current to his practice as well as the Akron and Cleveland running communities.
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Hi, I just wanna ask about it’s durability and how are the shoes holding up? The New Balance guys at the store said it’s lifespan is about 600km, is that true?
Not sure on the lifespan. They don’t feel like they would last long given the lightness. My tread has barely changed after about 80 miles on mine. I save them for tempo runs and races.
Hi Dr. Nick,
I am used to run on VFF and I can handle 10 miles without compromising my speed, however I’m not sure if I’ll sustain the same pace during a marathon which I’m training for. Currently I train on my bikilas original version.
Would you use this NB rc5000 or Adipure Gazelle 2 for road races, specifically marathon/half marathon distances? I really liked your review on running a marathon on these but I don’t know if you haven’t tried at that time the adipure gazelles which I also read you said very good things about.
Thanks!