Nike: Limitless

I got to join the Nike Lunar test run last Saturday (many thanks to Coach Rio and Nike!). However, I arrived a bit late at the Nike store at BHS, hence, when I was in line to get a Nike Lunar shoe, I was disappointed to find out that they no longer had a pair in my size (of course, it was all my fault!). I had to “settle” for what was available… the Nike Limitless. When I tried the shoe on, my disappointment immediately turned to excitement! As my foot slid into the shoe, it just felt great. The fit was just right, and when I took my 1st step, it was heaven! (sorry for the exaggeration :D )

After receiving the shoe and singlet, together with the other runners there, we ran a couple of loops around BHS to test our shoes. Though it was just a short run, it provided me a little insight on how the shoe works.

on the go!

on the go!

What I Liked About the Shoe

  • it’s lightweight (very light!)
  • the fit.
  • it provides ample comfort. The soles provide great cushioning that it seems as if there’s less impact when my feet strike the ground.

What I Didn’t Like About the Shoe

  • nothing really… :D

What OTHER People Might Not Like About the Shoe

  • it does not provide adequate stability. The shoe is so responsive that it may enhance problems in your footstrike. If you’re an overpronator, you may tend to overpronate more, if you’re a supinator, you supinate more.
  • it has a narrow toe box. The shoe I got was a half size larger than my usual, but it still felt snug. Some people with wider feet may have problems with the fit.

In the afternoon, I got to test the shoe some more when my girlfriend and I did a nice run in their village. Some of her comments:

  • when I ran, it seemed my form was better than usual…
  • my running seemed effortless…
  • every time I took a step, it seemed I was bouncing…
  • and the colors reminded her of Royal Tru-Orange :D

The Shoe:

(I wore the shoe in this morning’s Red Cross Run… more on that on the next post)

8 Responses to “Nike: Limitless”


  1. 1 foreignrunner August 25, 2008 at 12:58 AM

    I tried it on the other day and I have a wide foot. It is such a pitty as I am looking for another light running shoe. I have the NB (yellow shoe) and quite happy with it but look for a second one. Anyway, will keep my flat foot for myself and try snowboards, maybe they will fit me better… KEEP FIT!!!

  2. 2 loonyrunner August 25, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    hi ForeignRunner… wait for the Nike Lunar. From what I’ve heard, it’s got a nice wider toebox :D

  3. 3 myironshoes August 25, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    Cute shoes…sayang they won’t work for me. Harumph!

  4. 4 wuzntme December 11, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    just bought the white one today. looks good on cargo shorts!

  5. 5 loonyrunner December 12, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    wuzntme… i’ve seen that model and they do look nice. feels good on the feet too :D

  6. 6 Optocoupler : October 31, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    i always choose running shoes made of synthetic leather because they last longer than natural leather “

  7. 7 xr December 29, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    I’ve been running on a pair of Limitless for more than 2 years now, have been on the look out for a replacement pair but to no avail despite having bought a few pairs of other models.

    Since you liked the limitless, have you managed to come across any other Nike+ models that feel just as light as these to recommend? :D

    Thanks!

    hi there! I’ve also been looking for any shoe that’s similar to the limitless… but I haven’t found 1 either. Too bad nike seems to have discontinued that line. It was the best shoe!


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